ART | Ben Liu x Guo Pei

I was invited by Draw A Dot. for this fashion illustration project "Asian Couture Dreams" by Asian Couture Federation. I illustrated the world of Guo Pei (郭培) .

Ben Liu x Guo Pei

DrawADot. : What's the inspiration behind this illustration?

Ben Liu : The title is “Pure Love”, inspired by the Naked Marriage or Bare Marriage (Chinese: 裸婚), A Chinese modern phenomenon among people of my generation (born after the 1980s). Whether you are rich or poor, driving car or riding a bicycle, dressing sporty or haute couture; when love versus bread (materials), which is more important?


DrawADot. : How does your background influence your illustration style?

Ben Liu : I’m a child of the 80s China; a generation between the traditional values fades out and western cultures rush in. My works reflect this cultural conflict and self-cognition.

My childhood was fed with lots of magnificent 2D anime: Havoc in Heaven (大闹天宫), Calabash Brothers (葫芦兄弟), Sailor Moon, Saint Seiya, She-Ra… As you might also see a bit of influence from them.

Mood Board | inspirations | Making Of
Movie : Comrades: Almost a Love Story (Chinese: 甜蜜蜜) | Rihanna in GuoPei Couture at MET Gala

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