Jiaxin Wu

China

Jiaxin Wu, born in China and currently based in London, has established herself as a distinctive figure in contemporary motion design and 3D illustration. A graduate with a Master's degree in Visual Communication - Illustration from the prestigious Royal College of Art, London (2021-2023) and holder of a Bachelor's degree in Product Design from Guangdong University of Finance & Economics (2017-2021), she has developed a distinctive visual language that transcends the boundaries between narrative illustration and motion graphics. Her work is characterized by a playful and creative approach to 3D visual storytelling, where she skillfully weaves together cultural iconography and whimsical elements. Mastering advanced modeling tools such as Maxon Cinema 4D, Octane Render, and ZBrush, alongside the Adobe Creative Suite and Apple's creative applications including Procreate, Nomad, and RealityComposer, Wu builds her works around surreal and symbolic details, creating a subtle balance between humor and tension. Her artistic approach aims to craft images that resonate with depth and whimsy, offering a visual balm to the searching spirit while sparking lively discussions on profound issues, reflecting her belief in the intricate dance between the art we imagine and the lives we lead.

Jiaxin Wu's achievements demonstrate growing international recognition in the field of contemporary illustration. In 2025, she won the Creative Quarterly 79 award and received a Merit distinction at the prestigious 3x3 International Illustration Awards, while being longlisted for the World Illustration Awards. Her career is marked by notable distinctions, including the MERIT prize at the iJungle illustration Awards (2024), finalist status at the Hiii illustration Awards (2024), and Best Ideal at the CDSA International Media Art Creativity Competition (2024). Her artistic trajectory is further enriched by previous awards such as the 3x3 International Illustration Awards in the student category (2023), the Royal Over-Seas League Rising Stars Artist award (2023), and the PREMIO ARTISTI ITALIANI A LONDRA (2022). Her works have been selected for major international exhibitions, notably in Berlin with "Yes, I do..." at APANAGE DAYS (2025), in Shenzhen with "Whispering Winds, Warring Souls" at Avic City Shopping Center (2024), in London at the Royal Over-Seas League, Mayfair, with "Reflection of Beautiful Things" (2023), and in Italy at the Museo del Presente with "Courtship for Noble Beauty" and "Secular Pursuit and Paste" as part of Latitudini Contemporane Cina/Italia (2022), alongside "Lovers in Fantasy" at Espacio Gallery, London (2022).


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