Nancy Liang’s illustrations and GIFs will light up your Instagram feed with whimsical themes and star-filled nights. Constructing dreamlike images and animations, her creations are loosely inspired by urban landscapes and the sleepy scenes of Australian suburbia.
“I think of myself as an artist who was put on this planet to push the boundaries in some way in the creative field and contribute something interesting,” wrote the Sydney-based artist on her website. “My work is all about revealing the hidden wonders of our everyday suburbs, but also delves into histories and stories, especially of a past Australia.”
A creative spirit if there ever was one, Liang doesn’t restrict herself to one medium, but rather works to blur the boundaries between different fields. An illustrator first and foremost, she is also an artist, an animator, and a creative coder, with her artistic process including programming, craft, and illustration. “Being creative is way more interesting when you experiment and play across different fields!” she rightfully suggests.
Having studied design at UNSW Art and Design has allowed her to experiment and play, as she explored different avenues of design that included graphics, jewelry, textiles, and sustainability. “Although I originally studied design, a lot of who I am now in illustration is self-made,” she says.
Her creativity is inspiring on its own. Add to that her high-quality work and you get an artist that is well worth your following.
