AIVA
Foundation
Foundation
LIU CHAI-YU Illustration
刘佳育 插画设计
I am a social issues observer who utilizes my paintbrush as a medium to convey my thoughts and emotions. In The World of Questions, I focus on depicting issues such as bullying in schools, online language violence, workplace harassment, and the negative impact of rumors in daily life. Although these phenomena already exist, my goal is to give a voice to the victims and empower them to break their silence.
Furthermore, having observed the rapid advancements in technology, I suddenly noticed that, there is an inevitable loss of historical and cultural awareness. This inspired me to create Journey of Discover, a visually engaging pop-up book that provides an accessible way to explore and appreciate the cultural uniqueness. Through the adventures of two main characters, I aim to showcase the captivating essence of various cultures.
Another series of works titled Time passed, structure changing... breaks the barriers of time and combines elements of ancient and modern cultures to demonstrate their distinct differences. I believe that by promoting cultural awareness and highlighting the charm of different traditions, we can spark interest in people and encourage them to delve into the stories behind these cultures. As one of my hobbies, I am particularly drawn to tea culture, which is a well-known heritage. By showcasing its allure and promoting its rich history, I hope to ignite curiosity and appreciation among a wider audience.
我喜欢观察社会问题，而画笔作为我表达想法与感受的媒介。《The World of Questions》（《世界之殇：发声者的呐喊》）中我重点描绘了我看到的校园霸凌问题、网络语言暴力的问题、职场霸凌与生活当中流言造成不良影响等等。虽然这些现象已经诞生，但我还是希望为受害者们发声，让他们不再沉默。
同时我也观察到时代的飞速发展，科技的高速进步，但不可避免的是，这些“进步”造成了历史文化认知流失。因此，我创作了《Journey of Discover》，这是一本易于阅读的手工立体书。我设计了两位主角探险的经历来展现文化独有的魅力。
在另外的一组作品《Time passed, structure changing》中，我也通过打破时间的元素的组合，展示古代与现代的不同文化的交融。我认为通过这种认同度高的文化发扬其魅力能够使更多的人们对此产生兴趣，并探究其背后的故事。