Alina Chau: Storytelling Inspired by Cultural Diversity

An artist, filmmaker, illustrator, and more, Alina Chau’s creative vision is strongly influenced by her cultural heritage. Having grown up in Hong Kong in an Indonesian-Chinese family during the British colonial period, the diverse mix of cultures gives her an edge in art, too. Her credits include Emmy Award-winning Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series. Apart from that, she has numerous best-selling games in her portfolio along with the 2018 APALA Picture Book Honor for illustrating ‘The Nian Monster’.

She finds inspiration in her grandmother’s stories, colorful sarongs, and delicate wooden sculptures from Southeast Asia, as well as in the aroma of stinky tofu, and the sound of Hong Kong tram bells chiming. Alina’s artistic and storytelling abilities are influenced by her unique cultural background and her illustrations are highly sought after for exhibitions worldwide. Her lyrical watercolors have garnered her a devoted fan base and the accolades of her peers.
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