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Kong Gu Chun Shu
空谷椿树
空谷椿树
Yang Chun (Pen Name: Konggu Chunsu 空谷椿树) graduated from Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts. His Neo-Traditionalism painting style combines Chinese elements with innovative design. His works feature graceful and delicate lines, utilizing classical Chinese colors. He has worked as a Senior Art Visual Director at EA Games R&D China Division in Beijing, Art Director at Renren (a department of Beijing Qianxiang Interactive), Senior Guest Lecturer at Beijing Huoshen Network Technology Co., Ltd., and Senior Guest Illustrator for Esquire magazine at Trends Group.
Works
Rights sold: Russian
A New Chinese Aesthetic, Exquisitely Detailed, Reshaping the Mythical Universe of Journey to the West
On their journey to the West to obtain the scriptures, the Tang Monk and his disciples endured 81 tribulations, each filled with various demons and monsters. These demons, typically serves as a test of the pilgrims' resolve and virtue, with Sun Wukong often playing a central role in overcoming these challenges. These monsters are vividly portrayed with distinct personalities, are brought to life in this book. By focusing on the different demons from Journey to the West, the book offers a fresh perspective on this classic mythological novel, highlighting the intricately depicted creatures. With illustrations that vividly capture the appearances of these demons, this book serves both as a collectible visual guide to the characters of Journey to the West and as a comprehensive record of all the monsters encountered in the story.