Angela Hsieh Illustration

overlook

Partially observed, partially remembered.

Winner in the Society of Illustrators Student Scholarship Competition, 2018 and in Illustration West 56, 2017.

overflow

Partially observed, partially remembered.

Winner in Illustration West 56, 2017.

History Hidden in the Walls

Uncommissioned illustration for “The History Hidden in the Walls,” on discovering historical objects in old buildings.

Winner in Illustration West 56, 2017.

Next Car Up

A view from an elevator in Paris.

Winner in the Society of Illustrators Student Scholarship Competition and in Illustration West 56, 2017.

the journey took them a long time

I spent anywhere from one to two hours a day on the metro while I studied abroad in Paris. At times the ride could feel endless, contemplative, and sometimes even meditative.

Winner in the Society of Illustrators Student Scholarship Competition, and recipient of the Silver Award in the 3x3 International Illustration Student Show, 2016.

Unrecognizable

Chosen for an honorable mention in the 3x3 International Illustration Student Show, 2017.

Winner in Illustration West 56, 2017.

The Veldt

Book cover for Ray Bradbury's famous short story.

Chosen for an honorable mention in the 3x3 International Illustration Student Show, 2017.

Holographic Game

Commissioned illustration for Looking Glass Factory depicting a vision of the not-too-distant future where children play games using holograms.

overheard

Overheard in NYC. Partially observed, partially remembered.

Frames of Reference

Uncommissioned illustration based on the "Frame of Reference" episode from NPR's podcast, Invisibilia, about how different experiences shape our perception of the world.

Chosen for an honorable mention in the 3x3 International Illustration Student Show, 2017.

moving object (video)

Created for Wildlife: Trading and Conservation, a show that aims to raise awareness about wildlife trafficking.

A topic as expansive as conservation is greater than the sum of its parts, yet it must be broken down in order for us to understand it. Our conversations with experts with IFAW gave me a glimpse into what I now see as a monumental and complex effort to save the pangolin. Each of the staff at IFAW has their role to play, but we as members of the public also have a responsibility. The importance of consumer education and the recognition that conservation is culture specific has become increasingly evident, as has the understanding that ignorance can be a greater driving force behind poaching than greed. We need to make a greater effort to ensure consumers understand that while wildlife traders are making a profit because of the high price of pangolin scales and meat, the real price is the loss of this species and the damage to the ecosystem in which it lives.

Prologue

Poster for my senior show.

Layout design by Julia Tyler.

S U S H I

A love letter.

Gua Bao

Created for Light Grey Art Lab’s Foodies gallery show.

One of the best things about visiting Taiwan as a kid was going to the night markets. I’d play games and stuff my face with good food, and all would be right with the world. It was during these visits when I was introduced to gua bao (pork belly sandwich), one of the staples of night market cuisine.

A good gua bao can be difficult to find the US, especially if you don’t live in a big city. And even when you can find it, it can be expensive—so my mom learned to make her own gua bao so we could have it in the US too.

There’s no dignified way to eat a gua bao. If your feel overcome with the desire to stuff it in your face, do it. Be free.

Sleepy Sadie

(let the storm come)

Based on Delta Rae’s “I Will Never Die.” Parts of it are a literal interpretation of the lyrics, and other parts are more about the deliberately slow, relentless rhythm. The footsteps and heartbeat sync with the beat of the song.