Muyang Li is an illustrator from Beijing, China. Currently located in New York, US. Her work explores the intersection of dreams, memory, and visual storytelling. Currently, she is expanding her practice through analog media and printmaking. Inspired by natural elements and moments of quiet observation in contemporary life, Li creates imagery that blurs the boundary between reality and imagination. Her illustrations invite viewers into introspective, dreamlike worlds that create a sense of resonance and stillness.
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Education Background:
Washington University in St.Louis MFA — Illustration and Visual Culture
2023-2025
MFA Thesis
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/mfa_illustration/40/
Maryland Institute College of Art BFA—Illustration with Book Art Concentration
2018-2022
https://www.mica.edu/events-exhibitions/annual-events-series/the-2022-retrospective-exhibition/student/freya-li/
Award:
Hiii Illustration International — Illustration Competition 2023
Non-Commissioned Category Finalist
https://hiiibrand.com/winners/d72503b015d248debd82d7ed7de551be
Hiii Illustration International — Illustration Competition 2022
Non-Commissioned Category Finalist
https://hiiibrand.com/winners/a3d91eb6de0b4d799cc0685ef1cd3e21
Exhibition:
Parabola 2024
washu_samfoxgallery
Illustrations currently featured on:
Tint Journal Issue Spring ‘26
Arkana Issue 20
Commissioned book cover Illustration:
2020
| ISBN-10: 7521720873 ISBN-10: 7521714245 ISBN-10: 7521729609 |