Modern Myths: Yicheng Zhu Paints the Soul of Chinese Folklore

Yicheng Zhu is a concept artist and visual storyteller whose work bridges cultural heritage and imaginative design. After several years creating concept art for video games and animation, she’s now expanding into more personal, experimental forms of art. While her professional work is grounded in solving visual problems for creative teams, Yicheng’s recent explorations dive into abstract techniques that allow for deeper emotional expression. We asked Yicheng about her art, creative process, and inspirations.