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Yuyi Huang

2026

Illustration (School of Art and Design)

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Animations (visual works)

This is OC (Original Character ) Project in collaboration with my partner Vera Xiao. -Office urban legend theme. -The story is set in a fictional modern city. The main character, Profondo, is a working adult career-driven individual with a thirst for power. Determined to climb the corporate ladder quickly, he stopped at nothing, using his romantic relationship with his boss's daughter as leverage to secure a promotion. Soon after, he was ordered by headquarters to transfer to the branch in FA City. There, Profondo's world egins to crumble as a series of bizarre incidents gradually infiltrated his daily life, forcing him to confront a transformation far deeper than mere office politics.

YUYI' ART MEMOIRS OF FIT

Yuyi Huang

2026

Illustration (School of Art and Design)

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Books

Illustration Genre: Documentary

Sword Dance Beneath the Moon

Xintong Zhou

2026

Illustration (School of Art and Design)

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Computer drawings
Digital art (visual works)

A woman in ancient Chinese attire dances with a sword beneath the moonlight.

VULCAN RAVEN

Wade Wichard

2026

Illustration (School of Art and Design)

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Digital art (visual works)

Promotional poster for the 1998 action game METAL GEAR SOLID.

Little Sun's Journey

Vera Xiao

2026

Illustration (School of Art and Design)

Video
Animations (visual works)
Computer drawings

This story is about a delicious runny-yolk egg named "Xiangxiang." My name is Xiangxiang, and I am a delicious runny-yolk egg. My world began in the golden dawn of a farm, surrounded by my many brothers and sisters. We huddled together, sharing warmth and endless dreams of the future. We all knew that the day we would leave the nest would eventually come. It would be a grand journey to fulfill the golden mission that every egg is born with. I waited quietly, letting the sunlight and my hopes nourish my heart, making it ever softer and sweeter.

Dream of the Red Chamber

Vera Xiao

2026

Illustration (School of Art and Design)

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Books

This book offers a condensed retelling and visual interpretation of the mythological origins of *Dream of the Red Chamber*. The core of the work focuses on the past and present of the "Spirit-Communing Jade" featured at the novel's opening, as well as the celestial connection between the Attendant of Divine Brilliance and the Crimson Pearl Immortal Herb (Lin Daiyu's past incarnation). It draws upon some of the most famous myths in Chinese literature: the stones left over from Nüwa's repair of the sky, the spiritual guidance of monks and Taoists, the debt of gratitude for irrigation, and the pact to "repay a debt with tears." The book aims to clearly present the romantic origins of *Dream of the Red Chamber*'s grand tragedy within an English-language context, building a bridge between this treasure of classical Chinese literature and readers worldwide.

Hope in Peony

Vera Xiao

2026

Illustration (School of Art and Design)

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Digital art (visual works)

This work is a thematic art poster created for the Luoyang Peony Exhibition in China. The core of the creation lies in reinterpreting and elevating the classic symbol of traditional Chinese culture—the peony—through the iconic aesthetic of Alphonse Mucha, the master of the Czech Art Nouveau movement. In terms of visual composition, I drew heavily on the characteristic vocabulary of Mucha's style: fluid and vibrant "organic lines" outline the soft contours of the petals and figures; opulent and intricate decorative patterns, winding like plant vines, construct a symmetrical, harmonious, and rhythmically dynamic composition; and soft, dreamlike color rendering imbues the entire piece with an elegant and romantic atmosphere. At the center of the composition, the two figures embraced by peony blossoms are not depictions of specific individuals, but rather the personifications of the "Spirit of Nature" and the "Spirit of the Flower." With elegant postures and serene expressions, they complement the blooming peonies, symbolizing the symbiotic relationship between humanity and nature, beauty and vitality. This creation is not a simple stylistic imitation, but rather a profound cultural dialogue. I have fused the symbolic expression of the "worship of natural beauty" found in Mucha's art with the connotations of "prosperity, wealth, and good fortune" carried by the peony in Chinese culture, as well as the profound sense of history accumulated in Luoyang as a millennium-old ancient capital. The words "PEONY" and "HOPE" at the bottom of the poster not only articulate the theme but also extend the peony's symbolism from classical connotations to a universal "hope" for spring, revival, and a bright future. Thus, this work represents an artistic experiment that transcends time, space, and culture. It seeks to bring the curves of the Art Nouveau movement into encounter with the exquisite beauty of the East, infusing traditional Chinese floral motifs with a modern romanticism and humanistic spirit of international recognition derived from European decorative aesthetics. Ultimately, it pays homage to the breathtaking beauty of Luoyang's peonies and conveys a hope that blooms eternally.

Il Castello Incantato

Vanessa LaDolcetta

2026

Illustration (School of Art and Design)

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Digital art (visual works)

A narrative interpretation of the Sicilian sculptor Filippo Bentivegna's man-made kingdom.

Pumpkin Cat

Vanessa LaDolcetta

2026

Illustration (School of Art and Design)

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Books

Self written and illustrated story about a boy named Leo helping his new friend Pumpkin Cat overcome his worries about venturing out into town for the first time.

Impermanence

Tristan Flinn

2026

Illustration (School of Art and Design)

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Computer drawings
Digital art (visual works)
Drawings (visual works)
Paintings (visual works)

The cover of my comic " Impermanence"

got milk?

Tess Sheremeta

2026

Illustration (School of Art and Design)

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Paintings (visual works)

Illustration Genre: Conceptual (Conceptual art), Figurative art

Celestial Bodies

Taylor Buckle

2026

Illustration (School of Art and Design)

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Sculpture (visual works)

In our highest of highs and lowest of lows, we will always be there for one another. It's you and me in this eternal dance of the cosmos. --------- Taylor Buckle is responsible for the creation and formatting of the 3D files. As well as, filing, painting and the decorating of the dolls. Sarah (Rye) Parker is responsible for the filing, painting and stringing of the dolls. As well as creating all the clothing, hair, and accessories that dress them. Both collaborated equally on the display.

Moon Ascendant

Taylor Buckle

2026

Illustration (School of Art and Design)

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Computer drawings
Digital art (visual works)
Drawings (visual works)

The sky grows dark, day turns to night. The moon's gentle glow reveals your true light.

Celestial Bodies

Sarah (Rye) Parker

2026

Illustration (School of Art and Design)

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Sculpture (visual works)

Sun Ascendant

Sarah Parker

2026

Illustration (School of Art and Design)

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Digital art (visual works)

Bask in the rays, drink in the light. The sun will lead you to your heart's delight.

Making a Tejo Burger

Santiago Bernal Russi

2026

Illustration (School of Art and Design)

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Computer drawings

Based in Colombia, Bogota D.C. Tejo Burger is the first restaurant in Colombia to press their burgers after the native sport of Tejo where you throw a metal disc over a target with multiple gunpowder triangles.

Banana stew run

Santiago Bernal Russi

2026

Illustration (School of Art and Design)

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Computer drawings
Digital art (visual works)

Daily life of a critter grocery shooping his favorite stew ingredient.

Death and the Pale White Horse

Sam Zonis

2026

Illustration (School of Art and Design)

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Digital art (visual works)
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Death walks alongside its companion the Pale Horse. Death pets the horse's side and leaves behind a blood stained handprint on its white fur. This is meant to represent the union of life and death and how death leaves its mark on life. We live with the lingering inevitability and presence of death, it affects our individual and collective lives and teaches us to coexist with inevitability.

Ahhhh-hhaaaaaa

Salvatore Neis

2026

Illustration (School of Art and Design)

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Paintings (visual works)

Illustration Genre: Portrait

The Cloak Of Calamity

Sabre Lee

2026

Illustration (School of Art and Design)

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Sculpture (visual works)

Learning how to use leather for the first time was challenging but this gothic experimental cloak with accents of Asian influence, has taught me to never let creativity be hindered by skill level.

Harmony Of The Sky

Sabre Lee

2026

Illustration (School of Art and Design)

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Sculpture (visual works)

Traditional Chinese folding fan reimagined in a golden way. This fan was made out of brass and each part of the design was illustrated and hand pierced by Sabre Lee. The peonies are made of brass wire and resin. The fan can open and close in perfect alignment by the magnets set on the borders of each panel. The hook hidden beneath the peony on the right allows the other two panels to rest in place while closed. On the left panel is Fenghuang, the Chinese Phoenix who represents feminine grace when paired with the masculine strength of the Chinese Dragon. But its name is a combination of the words Feng which represents male and Huang, female. This mythological legend often symbolizes virtue, balance, and auspicious rule. In the center is a Chinese symbol of wealth, Cái. It's often seen displayed in houses or businesses as a part of Feng Shui practices in order to bring in luck, wealth and prosperity. You may even see this symbol on red envelopes during Chinese New Year. On the right panel is Lóng, the Chinese Dragon is commonly seen as the Yang to its Ying counterpart Fenghuang. Historically dragons have been intertwined with Chinese culture and myths because they are seen as such powerful beasts. They symbolize strength, invincibility, intelligence, triumph and auspiciousness. So they play a very vital role in defeating evils and protecting humans. This fan is decorated with different Chinese motifs, all highlighting the delicate yet intricate history of Chinese culture. The peonies are often associated with royalty and are called "flower of rank and honour". The Chinese Pan Chang knot hanging from the bottom of the fan represents longevity and good fortune.

Calling

Robbie Baker

2026

Illustration (School of Art and Design)

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Digital art (visual works)

A calling to the dark and damp.

Tribute to Leigh Bowery

River Bourous

2026

Illustration (School of Art and Design)

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Digital art (visual works)
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Leigh Bowery was a performance artist who pushed the boundaries of art itself. His fashion and performance art give way to creatively explore within fetish culture and the absurd, going against social standards for the sake of art, identity, and life. This piece was made as a mock advertisement meant for an exhibition of Bowery's work. Using collage allowed me to showcase the spectrum of his work, for no one single piece could define the creativity he produced.

A Moment of Respite

River Bourous

2026

Illustration (School of Art and Design)

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Books
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With the world feeling so scary, I decided for my last semester to create something that can encapsulate a few of my current emotions. Throughout the poems is a blanket of anger, sadness, confusion, a yearning to feel whole. Things feel incredibly heavy, but I believe that through community, art, compassion, and expression we can find a place of comfort and peace. A place of respite. Be kind to one another, but remember to be especially kind to yourselves.

Through the Lily Pads

Rinzin Sherpa

2026

Illustration (School of Art and Design)

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Digital art (visual works)

Two friends on a mission to find their lost furry companion.