Approaching Nie Jun
[Study] Graduated from China Academy of Art, also studied abroad in Kyoto, Japan
[Style] Unique narratives& diverse art style--blend humble portrayals of everyday life with fairy-tale elements to create a warm realism that is often deeply entwined with the cultures in which his narratives take place.
[Honor] New York Times Standout New Picture Books (My Street), Golden Dragon Award (Sunflower Boy)
Written and illustrated by Nie Jun
Rights Sold: French
Golden Dragon Award Winner
Talent and profit clash, genius and mediocrity collide, and kindness eventually wins out in this tribute to Vincent van Gogh.
A story of art, self, friendship, romance, and materialism: Tiola, a young girl living in Arles, France, fishes a puppet out of a lake. When a local painter sticks a sunflower into the puppet’s hollow chest, the mechanical boy comes to life and begins a painting frenzy of his own. Though they might lack technique, the puppet’s paintings quickly become the toast of the art world because of their overflowing passion and vibrant tension – yet it is the painter (and not the puppet) who is mistakenly lauded as their creator...
Written and illustrated by Nie Jun
Rights Sold: French
Set in Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital, this love story incorporates elements of the classic Japanese ukiyo-e art style, while concealing all kinds of detailed references to the local culture in its brightly-colored backdrops.
By a twist of fate, a young woman comes across a puppet in a Kyoto storefront, and plants a cherry blossom branch inside his empty heart. She does not yet know that this carefree gesture will inadvertently bring the puppet to life – and just like his new vitality, the puppet’s attachment to her only grows stronger and stronger. At the same time, however, the girl is falling in love with a mysterious boy who calls himself Poison…
New book from this series: The Fragrans Boy
The Toy Store with 100 Doors Series
Written by Ge Jing, illustrated by Nie Jun
Using traditional Chinese folk toys as a vehicle, condensing the exquisite craftsmanship and wisdom of traditional Chinese artisans into a form that children can enjoy.
Each volume focuses on a different example of iconic Chinese architecture.
This series tells the story of Little Pomegranate, who ventures to an old Beijing toyshop in search of a gift his father left behind. When she gets there, she meets a cast of characters including the Lord Rabbit, Sugar Figurine, and the Cloth Tiger, who take her on a heartwarming journey of family and friendship.
