Communication Arts: Wei Wu
Futures artist Wei Wu was featured in Communication Art's 'Fresh' series this month.
An illustrator with a love for colourful and playful design, Wei Wu uses metaphors and symbols to explore topics including love, friendship and nature, and enjoys telling stories about relationships, society and being a woman.
"The obvious femininity in my work has to do with my identity as a woman, which I deeply care about and connect with."
Wei Wu
New Faces
Wieden + Kennedy x Its Nice That
Wei created a series of portraits for agency Wieden + Kennedy London as part of their 'New Faces' initiative in partnership with It's Nice That. The series invited a selection of the most promising illustrators from the city to create portraits of the W+K staff which were then displayed in their office. Each person came with their own individual quirks and personalities that Wei incorporated into her designs as well as being inspired by classic artworks throughout history, blending the two into colourful illustrations that ensure Wei's dream-like style remains while also accurately depicting the person at the centre of each portrait.
Ecokamasutra
Glimpse and Purpose Disruptors
Wei finds sensuality in nature with Glimpse and Purpose Disruptors, crafting illustrations for their 'Ecokamasutra' book, a unique read which encourages more young people to connect with nature on every level. Born from the concept of ecosexuality, the Ecokamasutra is a sex-positive and colourful exploration of nature which aims to showcase how everyday interactions with the natural world become moments of deep connection.
Being An Only Child
In this illustrated series Wei explores the dichotomy of love and conflict within the parent-child relationships of the last generation of China’s only-child policy. Belonging to that generation, Wei uses her experiences growing up to influence the designs which focus on the key life stages of birth, childhood, youth and adulthood. The series is also influenced by traditional childhood games and Chinese idioms, creating a captivating reflection on Chinese culture and the universal experience of being an only child.
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