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Jason Lyon is a British-Chinese illustrator fluent in both English and Chinese Mandarin. His multicultural background profoundly influences his creative process, infusing his creations with a unique blend of the vibrant essences of Asian and Western cultures, making his work a captivating intersection of the two worlds that transcend linguistic and cultural boundaries.

Jason's artistic vision is characterised by a surreal style where fluidity is intrinsic to every single element, whether it be floating clouds, swirling dust, or flourishing plants. His work captures the brief beauty of motion and time, imbuing inanimate objects with life and dynamism, transforming mundane daily life into fantastical scenarios that encourage viewers to discover the extraordinary in the ordinary.

Since graduating from Falmouth University in 2019, Jason has garnered acclaim from prestigious entities in the illustration world, including 3x3 Magazine, Communication Arts, and the World Illustration Awards (WIA).

His collaborations span a diverse range of fields and mediums. From partnering with Quarto Publishing on a fully illustrated encyclopaedia to creating promotional illustrations for Apple and designing brand packaging for naka. His illustrations have also graced the pages and covers of renowned publications, including The New York Times, The Guardian, and Washington Post. Notably, his continuous collaboration with scientific publications like New Scientist and AAAS, and his year-long cover illustration for The Lancet Rheumatology in 2022.

Dedicated to giving back to the illustration community, Jason actively participates as a mentor for The Arena UK, nurturing emerging creatives. Apart from drawing, his biggest passions are reading, travelling and frequenting coffee shops.

Represented by Brilliant Artists

For enquiries contact: hannah@brilliantartists.co.uk


Clients

AAAS / Apple / Austin Monthly / Barron’s / BBC Science Focus / The Big Issue / The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity / Columbia University / Emergence Magazine / ERP Today / The Guardian / Karolinska Institute / The Lancet / Langland / MitoQ / Naka / New Scientist / The New York Times / On Being Project / Personal Finance Society / Politico Europe / Quanta Magazine / The Quarto Group / Redactive Publishing / The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists / RIBA / The RSA / Runner’s World UK / Simons Foundation / The Telegraph / VinePair / Wardour / The Washington Post



Awards & Recognition

3x3 No.20, Professional Show: Merit (2023)

World Illustration Awards: Longlist(2023)

Communication Arts 2023: Shortlist (2023)

3x3 No.18, Professional Show: Merit (2021)

3x3 No.18, Professional Show: Honourable Mentions (2021)

Communication Arts 2021: Shortlist (2021)

Communication Arts 2020: Shortlist (2020)

3x3 No.17, Professional Show: Honourable Mention (2020)

World Illustration Awards: Longlist, New Talent (2020)

3x3 No.16, Student show: Merit (2019)

D&AD New Blood Festival, Ones to Watch (2019)


Twitter

@jasonlyon_