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Illustrator Spotlight: Wenkai Mao

A series of simple yet mysterious drawings by New York-based illustrator Wenkai Mao (previously featured here). Exploring the relationship between people and the space that surrounds them, “Earthly Recreation” involves a variety of figures partaking in bizarre and very specific situations. Mao explains:

“The moments I chose always appear quiet and peaceful at first sight, but they are designed to offer the audience as much space as possible to imagine the story behind.”

See more images below. Each week our members share their projects with us and we highlight our favs as Editors’ Picks. If you have work to share, you can learn more about becoming a member.

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