【開箱．畫集】pixiv｜Artists in Taiwan 2022：臺灣插畫．漫畫家藝術精選

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TitleArtists in Taiwan 2022: Selected Artwork by Taiwanese Illustrators and Comic Artists
Editorpixiv
PublisherGaia Culture
Publication Date: 2022-08-25
Language：Traditional Chinese
ISBN13: 9789863196686
BindingPaperback / 200 pages / 19 x 26 x 1.5 cm / General audience / Full color printing / First edition
Price550 yuan (Books.com.tw 博客來)
Gift: Postcard x 1

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More than a year later, pixiv and Gaia Culture have once again joined forces to launch the "Artists in Taiwan" series, a catalog of Taiwanese illustrators. Following the previous book...Artists in Taiwan: Taiwanese illustrations. Cartoonist Art CollectionJust as amazing as [the original title]!

I was once again struck by the abundance of outstanding illustrators and creative energy in Taiwan; this art book showcases many fantastic works at once :)

📍 Previous episode unboxing: 《Artists in Taiwan: Taiwanese illustrations. Cartoonist Art Collection》
📍 Special page for the art book:https://www.pixiv.net/special/artbook/tw2/

The exterior maintains the same design, with consistent color scheme from the cover, dust jacket, fold-out pages to the inner cover. The three books (plus "Artists in Korea") look great side by side! The titles also feature beautiful iridescent silver foil stamping. ✨

Of the 82 illustrators included, about ten overlap with the 83 illustrators included in the previous volume in 2021, allowing you to see different works by the same artist. However, most of them are illustrators who were not included before.

The cover artist, Tian Zhi Huo, is known for her work featuring Taiwanese office ladies. You can find many familiar street scenes in her cover art (electric transformer boxes, eco-friendly cup bags, various delivery services, well-known beverage shops, etc. XD).

Each illustrator has only 2 pages, so the number of works included is limited (we felt that if there were more than 2-3 works, the images would be a bit too small). In addition to the works, there is also information about the illustrator and their social media accounts, with a self-introduction in both Chinese and Japanese at the bottom.

The art book concludes with six-page interviews with illustrators Ten no Kaga and kurikO Kurikacha, discussing their creative process and thoughts on their works. It also includes an interview with Hayashi Shihei, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Shueisha's Shonen Jump+, who discusses the connections and differences between manga and illustration, as well as sharing his experience in editing.

It was particularly noteworthy that this was actually "Artists in Taiwan 2022" and another book...Artists in KoreaBoth books were released in Chinese (they likely each have their own Japanese and Korean versions), with similar overall layouts. The latter features illustrators from 78 Korean artists. I feel the covers of the two books are somewhat related, both incorporating street scenes from their respective countries and coincidentally featuring vehicles (motorcycles & bicycles) XD

📍 UnboxingArtists in Korea: A Selection of Korean Illustrators and Comic Artists》

It's fantastic to have a book dedicated to Taiwanese illustrators; I hope they can continue publishing one every year!

【Artists in Taiwan 2022 Art Book Release Commemorative Exhibition

▍Exhibition activity page:https://www.pixiv.net/special/artbook/tw2/#event-infomation

▍Location: Eslite Bookstore, Kaohsiung Far Eastern Department Store, 17F Exhibition Area

▍Dates: August 19 (Fri) – September 4 (Sun), 2022

▍Admission: Free (Limited Bonus: A5 double-sided book introduction card)

▍Exhibition introduction:

To celebrate the publication of "ARTISTIS IN TAIWAN 2022," a release commemorative exhibition will be held at Eslite Bookstore Kaohsiung Far Eastern Department Store from August 19th (Fri) to September 4th (Sun), 2022. The exhibition will showcase representative works from over 80 creators featured in "ARTISTIS IN TAIWAN 2022." During the exhibition, a special dialogue event titled "The Girls We Draw" will be held with Tian Zhi Huo, who illustrated the cover, and SayHANa, who created new illustrations for "ARTISTIS IN TAIWAN."

● The cover of the previous episode! ↓

Official Introduction

Newly added in 2022, a collection of illustrators active in the Taiwanese creative scene! Released simultaneously in Taiwan and Japan, presented in both Chinese and Japanese, including illustrators' biographies, works, and social media accounts.

The highly anticipated second installment of the Taiwan Illustrators Catalogue! It features a new wave of illustrators with diverse styles and approaches, ranging from heartwarming childlike strokes to intricate and detailed lines, from crisp black and white to magnificent colors, fully showcasing the vibrant energy of Taiwan's creative community.

In addition to showcasing exquisite works, the directory-style art book also includes the illustrators' contact information on various social media platforms, allowing businesses seeking collaborations, creators looking to interact and exchange ideas, and readers to stay up-to-date with the latest information.

Exclusive Collection

◆ Tian Zhi Huo / Artists in Taiwan 2022 Cover Illustration. Skilled at observing everyday moments full of life, her main work is the "Taiwan OL Series," depicting the inseparable relationship between Taiwanese office workers and motorcycles.

◆ kurikO Li Huacha / Artists in Taiwan 2022 New Illustration: "Drawing can heal yourself!" Sharing the growth process and drawing methods of emerging illustrator Li Huacha.

◆ Shueisha Shonen Jump+ Deputy Editor-in-Chief Lin Shih-ping gave an exclusive interview to Lin Shih-ping, the editor in charge of manga such as "SPY×FAMILY" and "Chainsaw Man," discussing the similarities and differences between illustration and manga, what he considers "interesting" as an editor, and advice for creators.

Content

010-173 – All Illustrators' Works
175 – Interview with Tianzhihuo
183 – kurikO Interview
191 – Interview with Lin Shiping
197 – Creative Activities in Traditional Chinese Based on Pixiv Data

About the Author

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Pixiv is Japan's largest online platform for sharing and exchanging graphic and comic artwork. Based on the concept of providing "a space where you can enjoy drawing more," it's an online service specifically designed for publishing and exchanging illustrations, comics, and novels. Currently, it has over 80 million users worldwide, and the number of creators publishing original works, in addition to fan-created content, is steadily growing.

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