Kefan Shi
Kefan Shi is a multidisciplinary designer and illustrator with strong illustration, motion and branding skills for design. He is living and working in Jersey City and New York. He grew up in Shanghai, China. The culturally diverse environment has brought him a unique artistic perspective.
He passionated about creating content that tells stories, evokes emotions, and catches the eye. He also loves to create visually attractive works by color and composition. His personal work serves as a self-exploration and investigation into identity and mental wellness, allowing viewers to embark on intimate journeys of inner feeling.
Clients selected: World Wildlife Funds (WWF). LONGINES. Washington Capitals. Shanghai Science and Technology Museum. LILANZ. Modern Weekly Style周末画报. The InQueery Media. Sinan Masnion. Iittala. Shanghairen Mag.
Award
ADC Young Ones, Merit (Digital - illustration), 2023
Society of Illustrators, 65 Jury Selection (Self-promotion), 2023
Communication Arts, Award of Excellence (Institutional), 2022
Society of Illustrators, 64 Jury Selection (Institutional), 2022
World Illustration Award, Highly Commended (Advertising), 2022
3X3 Illustration, NO.19 Merit (Advertising), 2022
iJungle Illustration Award, Merit (Commercial), 2022
3X3 Illustration, NO.17 Honorable Mention (Student), 2020
Communication Arts, shortlist, 2020
Frankfurt Global Illustration Award, Award of Excellence (Scientific Category), 2018
Hiii Illustration Award, Merit (Self-promotion), 2016
Exhibition
Illustrators 64/65 Annual Exhibition, Museum of Illustration, New York, 2023
Image Harvest, Fred Lazarus IV Center Leidy Gallery, Baltimore, 2022
Bermain di Dua Kaki, Gallery Ruang Dini, Indonesia, 2021
Moments, Sinan Mansion Time Zone Gallery, Shanghai, China, 2021
GIA Award Show, Frankfurt Book Fair, Germany, 2018
The Start of a Long Journey: Outstanding Works by Graduates from Key Art Academies in China, The Central Academy of Fine Arts Museum, Beijing, China, 2018
Education
Maryland Institute College of Arts ,MFA, Illustration Practice
Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, BFA, Illustration of Visual Design
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