ABOUT HANDOWIN

Handowin HE is an award-winning illustrator/animator based in Shanghai. In 2021, she earned her MFA in Visual Narrative from School of Visual Arts, New York.  Handowin has a unique insight into color, skillfully using color combinations and storytelling artistic techniques to make her works full of vitality and emotion. Her creations not only showcase a deep understanding of narrative art but also reflect her boundless creativity, bringing a unique artistic expression. Her works often incorporate dynamic and whimsical elements, inviting the audience into her unique visual world with non-stop artistic exploration and emotional resonance.

She has collaborated on many significant projects with globally renowned enterprises, including Apple, Nike, Disney, Carlsberg in China, as well as global & domestic children’s book publishing houses. Her works are recognized by 2024 ADC Awards Shortlist, 2023 D&AD New Blood Winner, 2023 Applied Award Winner and among other awards.

Besides, Handowin is also a zine-maker contributing to independent publication. In the past three years, she, along with her partner, participated in plenty of international art book fairs, illustration fairs, and zine fests. Through her visualized stories, an incomparable world outlook could be recognized.

SCBWI Member | Slasssh Studio Member