About — Maiyashu (Xinyue Chen) Illustration

Photograph by Joey Solomon

Xinyue Chen (under the artist name Maiyashu) is an illustrator and book artist based in New York. Their works explore emotions, memories, identities and people’s connection with the environment in a poetic way. Most of their works are done in traditional media.

Although coming from a fine art background, they found narrative-driven art allows them to communicate with their audience better. They have been involved in bookmaking since 2020 and created several books with original writing and illustrations.

Since receiving their BFA from the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing and their MFA from the School of Viusal Arts in New York, they have provided editorial illustrations, book illustrations and designs for many well-known clients such as AARP, Asia Society, Future Islands, China Machine Press, HAZE Sounds Beijing and etc.

If you’d like to work with me or just say hi:

Email maiyashu.art@gmail.com Instagram @maiyashu Twitter @Maiyashu_Art

Awards

2024, SOI Illustrator 66, Jury Selection

2024, Bologna Illustrator Exhibition, Finalist

2023 AI-AP American Illustration, Chosen Winner

2023 3 x 3 Annual 20, Merit Winner

2023 Young Ones, Shortlist Artist

2023 Communication Arts, Shortlist Artist

2023 SVA Alumni Scholarship Award, Winner

2022 iJungle Illustration Award, Silver Medal and Merit

Press