aiyin Zheng
illustration
Edinburgh College of Art
Graduates: 2026
Specialisms: Illustration
My location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
aiyin Zheng
First Name: aiyin
Last Name: Zheng
University / College: Edinburgh College of Art
Course / Program: illustration
Graduates: 2026
Specialisms: Illustration
My Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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About
I am a visual development artist and illustrator based in Edinburgh, working across illustration, character design and visual storytelling.My work combines imaginative world-building with personal and emotional narratives, exploring themes of growth, grief, memory and self-discovery. I enjoy developing stories through characters, environments, illustration and handmade forms, creating visual worlds that feel both surreal and emotionally grounded.I am interested in how images can communicate experiences that are difficult to express through words, and how visual storytelling can create space for reflection and connection.
This project is based on the idea that growth itself is life's most powerful narrative. Through Lily's journey, it draws parallels between the natural behaviors of animals—such as metamorphosis, molting, and territorial marking—and human psychological development, including self-discovery, resilience, and trust. Blending fairy tale and metaphor, the project encourages viewers to embrace uncertainty, recognize inner struggles as a natural part of growth, and find beauty in the process of transformation.
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