{"id":4054,"date":"2023-09-28T18:30:15","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T10:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bbold.asia\/?p=4054"},"modified":"2023-12-05T12:41:46","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T04:41:46","slug":"art-design-an-exclusive-interview-with-shadow-chan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bbold.asia\/en\/art-design-an-exclusive-interview-with-shadow-chan\/","title":{"rendered":"An Illustrator’s Journey:From Hong Kong to Taiwan – An Exclusive Interview with Shadow Chan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When it comes to creative work in Hong Kong, some people give up easily, while others soldier on despite the challenges. And then there are people like Shadow Chan, a Hong Kong-based illustrator who remains steadfast in her pursuit of new ideas and inspirations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a freelancer, Shadow focuses on illustration design, animation, art direction, and more. After working as an in-house designer for three years, she decided to move to Taiwan to experience a different way of life and gain more inspiration for her work. She is now a full-time student in Taiwan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shadow started her illustration Instagram account during her university days, with a “carefree” attitude of “just draw what you like.” But after becoming a full-time worker, she became more serious and dedicated to her craft. “For the past three years, I’ve been working during the day and drawing and freelancing during my free time and weekends,” she shares. It was a busy and tiring period for her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shadow’s use of color and character design is truly unique and has a strong style. Her work has a futuristic feel to it, with interesting use of color. She explains that she is very greedy when it comes to colors and loves all of them. She tries to make each of her works rich in color, sometimes using unrealistic colors. However, she admits that it’s not easy to make all the colors harmonious and that the creative process takes time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art and Illustration as a Reflection of the Creator <\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

When asked about her style, Shadow laughs and says, “I don’t really have an answer (I often joke that it’s chaotic!). If I had to describe my character style, it would be Japanese-inspired. But when I add backgrounds and compositions, it’s hard for me to determine which style I belong to. I just draw what I like.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shadow adds that sometimes the characters she draws, their hairstyles, clothing, and overall appearance reflect her own interests and personality. She has heard that creators often resemble their works, and after observing herself and her art, she agrees with this notion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Courage That Knows No Gender Limitations Through Her Art<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Art and illustration can be a mirror of the creator’s inner self, and for Hong Kong-based illustrator Shadow Chan, her work is a true reflection of her deepest feelings. While her characters may appear feminine, she notes that they aren’t necessarily all female. Nowadays, many men dress in a way that reflects their inner selves, whether it be feminine or androgynous, and Shadow believes that this is something to be celebrated. She hopes that her work can inspire viewers to have the courage to be themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For many artists, creating art is a way to express their innermost emotions. Shadow is no exception, and she believes that understanding oneself is a crucial part of the creative process. “Knowing oneself is a lifelong lesson,” she says. “I pay attention to my feelings, and over time, I’ve become very aware of who I am as a person. These feelings are the nourishment for my work, and they’re incredibly important.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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