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Joey Man

Hong Kong Artist who graduated from Hong Kong Baptist University, majoring in cinema and television in school of communication. She obtained the Diploma in Creative Cross-Media Illustration & Digital Drawing Techniques, organized by Hong Kong Productivity Council and Hong Kong Society of Illustrators. Become associate member of the Hong Kong Society of illustrators since 2007 , working in graphic design, illustration, and art creation. In 2017, I founded the brand DoggoFashion, designing various cat and dog illustrations and anime-themed products for sale at multiple anime conventions in the United States. Starting in 2023, I began participating in various markets in Hong Kong. Outside of brand creation, I have a passion for all styles of art, design, and crafts. I particularly enjoy drawing female portraits, which can range from cute to quirky, and I love whimsical ideas. My favorite traditional media include watercolor, pencil, charcoal, and oil paint. I also enjoy experimenting with different media for playful creations, drawings, and crafts, such as ink, acrylics, Illustrator, Procreate, fabric, tufting art, and clay. In recent years, my main themes have revolved around female portraits, character design, plants and animals, and culture topic subjects. I am enthusiastic about various creative activities and truly enjoy the joy of creation.

 

I like to shape characters that appear somewhat childish and weird, now I am working on a character named “Rabbit Tooth,” which I started developing in 2009. In my recent works, I enjoy blending elements from Chinese, Western, and old Hong Kong culture, sometimes incorporating childhood memories. Occasionally, I want to break free from my childishness and create more mature versions of Rabbit Tooth. Most of my artworks are very two-dimensional and disproportionately illustrated from a weird perspective. I also enjoy transforming characters and illustrations into textile and ceramic sculptures.

 

Rabbit Tooth is my first character with a more complete concept, influenced by Mark Ryden, which inspired me to experiment with a style of POP Surrealism. Rabbit Tooth is a girl with rabbit teeth, inspired by dolphins. As one day I've heard people say that dolphins look adorable and seem happy and kind, but that’s largely due to the physiological structure of their mouths, which gives them a smiling appearance. I believe that prominent teeth can create a similar illusion, appearing quite comical. However, since rabbit teeth seem cuter, I decided to depict her that way. On the surface, she appears to be smiling, but what are her true feelings inside? Is she sad? Hurt? Frustrated or depressed? No matter they are in pain, sad or hurt they are still looking happy even they are dead. The contradictions of these emotions on her face reflect a kind of dark humor. Are we all hiding our true feelings behind a smile each day? If everyone is willing, I encourage you to thoughtfully consider and care about the inner worlds of those around you and yourself , hidden beneath their smiling faces.