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Aylal Heydarova is an emerging Azerbaijani painter whose works span a variety of artistic styles and creative techniques, including pointillism, modernism, and abstract. Launched in April 2024, the #SAVINGBUTTERFLIES project celebrates transformation and resilience, reflecting the journeys of both butterflies and migrants.
INTERVIEW | Yun Yao
Yun Yao is a Chinese artist and illustrator, currently based in California. She finds inspiration in the diversity of materials and the endless possibilities they offer for visual storytelling. Yun's work aims to explore a range of themes, from personal experiences to abstract concepts, with the ultimate goal of connecting with her audience on an instinctual level.
INTERVIEW | Fangyu Ma
Fangyu Ma is a Chinese illustrator designer. Most of her artworks are created digitally. She loves exploring different subject matters in her work. Her works are divided into two parts: decorative illustrations and narrative illustrations. She uses animals as a medium and tries to use different angles to describe them, which challenges the traditional way of perceiving things.