
The first woodcut print collaboration between Victo Ngai, the acclaimed young US-based illustrator, and the Adachi Institute of Woodcut Prints has been completed. Ngai has drawn inspiration from the ukiyo-e prints of Hiroshige and Kuniyoshi, and approached the Adachi Institute with a request to create her own woodcut prints using the traditional Japanese techniques that the institute is dedicated to preserving, leading to the realization of this project.
<p>Victo Ngai</p>
Victo Ngai 倪傳婧 is a Los Angeles–based illustrator from Hong Kong. Her distinctive style, often described as magical realism, has earned her international acclaim. Victo is a Forbes 30 Under 30 (Art & Style) honoree, a five-time Gold Medalist from the Society of Illustrators, winner of both the Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis and Zilveren Penseel for Best Picture Book, an ADC Young Guns recipient, and a Hugo Award nominee. She is also the first Chinese artist to receive the prestigious Society of Illustrators' Hamilton King Award—widely regarded as a lifetime achievement honor in the field.
Victo’s work is rich with symbolism and layered narratives, inviting viewers to discover new meanings with each encounter. Her illustrations blend intricate linework and vibrant color with a contemporary sensibility rooted in her cultural heritage. As both a visual problem-solver and a storyteller, she brings imaginative worlds to life while exploring the everyday with wonder.
Her clients include GUCCI, Apple, Johnnie Walker, American Express, Arc' Teryx, TUMI, Lufthansa, Carlsberg, and DreamWorks, among many others.
Victo has served as a juror for major illustration competitions worldwide and has delivered lectures and workshops in over 50 cities across four continents. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, CCTV, The Independent, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Marie Claire, i-D Magazine, Graphis Journal, Communication Arts, and more.

作品一覧

Casserole"(2023)
彫ーCarving
Focusing all of his attention on the point of his knife, the carver creates Rokkaku's unique lines drawn by her hands and fingers.





摺ーPrinting
Light and brilliant colors are born from materials and techniques that are unique to Japan.




