Xiaochen Zheng is a 3D animator and illustrator based in New York whose work reflects a multicultural journey from Beijing to the United States. Her creative practice spans illustration, painting, ceramics, woodworking, architecture, risograph bookmaking, natural dyeing, and textiles. She believes no artistic medium should remain separate when they can enrich one another, a philosophy that informs her shift from illustration into animation. As a 3D generalist, Xiaochen has explored modeling, texturing, and visual effects, always balancing technical exploration with emotional storytelling. She is particularly inspired by color and style, which she views as emotional forces as much as design choices. Her aim is to use these elements to shape narrative experiences that connect across cultures and audiences. Beyond digital media, Xiaochen embraces crayons and pastels as a personal, playful practice. She creates spontaneous, vibrant drawings that capture raw energy and freedom, unbound by rules or expectations. For her, these works are both expressive and healing, offering a space of self-reflection and joy. This crayon practice has also deepened her interest in the therapeutic power of art, reinforcing her belief in creativity as transformation. Curious and continually evolving, Xiaochen remains dedicated to telling meaningful stories through both traditional and digital forms. Her art celebrates imagination, experimentation, and emotional resonance, reflecting her passion for creating worlds that are as connective as they are visually compelling.…Xiaochen Zheng is a 3D animator and illustrator based in New York whose work reflects a multicultural journey from Beijing to the United States. Her creative practice spans illustration, painting, ceramics, woodworking, architecture, risograph bookmaking, natural dyeing, and textiles. She believes no artistic medium should remain separate when they can enrich one another, a philosophy that informs her shift from illustration into animation. As a 3D generalist, Xiaochen has explored modeling, texturing, and visual effects, always balancing technical exploration with emotional storytelling. She is particularly inspired by color and style, which she views as emotional forces as much as design choices. Her aim is to use these elements to shape narrative experiences that connect across cultures and audiences. Beyond digital media, Xiaochen embraces crayons and pastels as a personal, playful practice. She creates spontaneous, vibrant drawings that capture raw energy and freedom, unbound by rules or expectations. For her, these works are both expressive and healing, offering a space of self-reflection and joy. This crayon practice has also deepened her interest in the therapeutic power of art, reinforcing her belief in creativity as transformation. Curious and continually evolving, Xiaochen remains dedicated to telling meaningful stories through both traditional and digital forms. Her art celebrates imagination, experimentation, and emotional resonance, reflecting her passion for creating worlds that are as connective as they are visually compelling.WWWW…