In recent years, we often hear about “Made in Hong Kong.” Various industries have discovered many hidden treasures and experts in their respective fields. Even singers’ concert designs or music videos are gradually using local animation production. Recently, Terence Lam released a new song “No Answer,” and the COVER ART was illustrated by Hong Kong illustrator Pen So. Even Terence Lam left a message for him saying, “Thank you for giving ‘No Answer’ the most suitable and visually appealing cover.”
Hong Kong illustrator and graphic designer Pen So
He, who is skilled in using a fountain pen for drawing, fills his works with dreamy and surrealistic images and colors under delicate strokes and black and white lines, which is amazing. His love for comics has gradually allowed him to unleash his talent for painting, inspired by many renowned masters in the comic world such as Ma Rongcheng, Makoto Shinkai, and Hayao Miyazaki.
From Hong Kong scenery to famous figures, urban legends to hot topics, what he depicts is the unique people and city of Hong Kong. And what he draws are everyday things that inspire him, and he has also illustrated many local works, such as the song works “Invisible Playground”, “A New World Starting from Zero”, “Drifting Classroom”, and even films like “Diary of a Young Boy”, “Under the Sun”, “Twilight’s Last Gleaming”, “When the Dead Come Home at 44”.
He also announced that he will launch a new comic work “Dali Bookstore” in July this year, in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Surrealist Manifesto. It is worth looking forward to!
Source: instagram @penso
He used a pen to draw his love and persistence for black and white, and proved with facts that black and white are equally outstanding.
He also announced that he will launch a new comic work “Dali Bookstore” in July this year, in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Surrealist Manifesto. It is worth looking forward to!
Source: instagram @penso
- Giant paper man sits in legendary mall French artist Jean Jullien takes you into the 2D world!
- Opening program of the French May Arts Festival, M+ Black and White Photography Collection Exhibition
- Chris Regner’s first solo exhibition in Asia “Careers in the Arts”
- Giant paper man sits in legendary mall French artist Jean Jullien takes you into the 2D world!
- Opening program of the French May Arts Festival, M+ Black and White Photography Collection Exhibition
- Chris Regner’s first solo exhibition in Asia “Careers in the Arts”
- Giant paper man sits in legendary mall French artist Jean Jullien takes you into the 2D world!
- Opening program of the French May Arts Festival, M+ Black and White Photography Collection Exhibition
- Chris Regner’s first solo exhibition in Asia “Careers in the Arts”
He used a pen to draw his love and persistence for black and white, and proved with facts that black and white are equally outstanding.
He also announced that he will launch a new comic work “Dali Bookstore” in July this year, in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Surrealist Manifesto. It is worth looking forward to!
Source: instagram @penso
He has always focused on creating comics and illustrated novels, releasing five physical works, each bringing readers a new reading experience. He has been invited to participate in exhibitions around the world, won numerous awards, and has also gained many brand collaboration opportunities.
Especially the picture book “Memories Seen” published in 2022, not only stood out from participants from 77 countries to win the “16th Japan International Manga Award Silver Award”, but also saw unprecedented sales from the first edition to the third edition. Recently, “Memories Seen” won another international award, the “BolognaRagazzi Award – New Horizons”, marking the first time a Hong Kong work has won 10 major awards at the “Ragazzi Award”, a recognition and affirmation of his efforts and work.
Further reading:
He used a pen to draw his love and persistence for black and white, and proved with facts that black and white are equally outstanding.
He also announced that he will launch a new comic work “Dali Bookstore” in July this year, in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Surrealist Manifesto. It is worth looking forward to!
Source: instagram @penso
He has always focused on creating comics and illustrated novels, releasing five physical works, each bringing readers a new reading experience. He has been invited to participate in exhibitions around the world, won numerous awards, and has also gained many brand collaboration opportunities.
Especially the picture book “Memories Seen” published in 2022, not only stood out from participants from 77 countries to win the “16th Japan International Manga Award Silver Award”, but also saw unprecedented sales from the first edition to the third edition. Recently, “Memories Seen” won another international award, the “BolognaRagazzi Award – New Horizons”, marking the first time a Hong Kong work has won 10 major awards at the “Ragazzi Award”, a recognition and affirmation of his efforts and work.
Further reading:
He used a pen to draw his love and persistence for black and white, and proved with facts that black and white are equally outstanding.
He also announced that he will launch a new comic work “Dali Bookstore” in July this year, in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Surrealist Manifesto. It is worth looking forward to!
Source: instagram @penso
