This series of self portraits are all done in July. They reflect my physical and psychological state of feeling trapped. 
This series of self portraits are all done in July. They reflect my physical and psychological state of feeling trapped. 
This series of self portraits are all done in July. They reflect my physical and psychological state of feeling trapped. 
I created this illustration based on my poem “夏日”. Summer 2020 reminds me of eating cotton candy in an amusement park – I can’t find a place to wash off the sweet, sticky substances on my hands. – Watercolor and colored pencil on paper 1745X2500 
This is a playful piece discussing the issue of identity. – Watercolor and colored pencil on paper 
What is the definition of “self”? – Digital 2500×1667 
I miss my friends from New York. This is a depiction of my friends and I. – Ink on paper 2500×1776 
Vivi is a friend I met in Shake Shack during my freshman year. I want to get to know her better. So like any normal human being, I analyzed her. This is a part of my analysis of Vivi. – Gouache on paper 2500X1767
Caitlin was born and raised in Beijing, China. In 2018, her work was exhibited in the Metamorphosis Charity Exhibition in the UCCA Center for Contemporary Art in the 798 art district. Caitlin moved to New York City in 2019 to study illustration at Parsons School of Design.
Caitlin works across mediums and specializes in illustration and comics. Her work consists of many symbols, inspired by the hazy style of the Chinese misty poets. The subject of her art is usually herself, ranging from her stories, her emotions, her identity, and her culture.
During her time in the US, Caitlin’s art has been featured in the 12th Street Literary Magazine and the Collaborative Clarinet in a Concert Exhibition between Mannes School of Music, New York Youth Symphony, and Parsons School of Design.
More of Caitlin’s work can be found on her instagram @phantalism or on her website.
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