Biography
Jay Wong is an illustrator, director, and animator based in London. His technique blends Asian and Western influences, incorporating brush inking in the Chinese style and fountain pen effects.
As a storyteller with messages to share, he seeks to engage his audience through various mediums, using his art to tell stories in many different forms. Having worked in animation, graphic novels, illustrations, and live performances, he is constantly seeking innovative and effective ways to connect with his audience. He looks forward to bringing his art to his audience in even more engaging ways.
2021 - 2022
Tête-Bêche (Short Animation)
The Escape (Short Comic)
2022 - 2023
Monsoon Blue (Short Animation)
2023 - 2024
Tides of Time (Graphic Novel)
2024
Tides of Time Continues: Interlinked
(Solo Exihibition and Live Performance with Virgin Vacation)
He co-directed the animated short film Tête-Bêche, which won awards and was featured in several international festivals, including the Alexandria Short Film Festival and Animation Nights New York:
In 2021, he created a short comic The Escape, that inspired the animated short film Monsoon Blue. The animation, co-directed with the same team, went on to win the Best Animated Short Film award at the Golden Horse Festival, along with other accolades such as the ASIA Grand Prize, Best Story at the DigiCon6 Asia Awards, and the Gold Award at the IFVA Award. It was selected for over fifteen international festivals:
With Tides of Time, Jay presents his first graphic novel. Once again, he explores the distinctive environments of Hong Kong—dense yet imbued with a certain nostalgia—where sensitive characters navigate their journeys.
In December 2024, Jay Wong held his first solo exhibition, Tides of Time Continues: Interlinked, at Until Coffee, Hong Kong. Expanding on Tides of Time, the exhibition explored themes of time, humanity, and nature while unveiling new facets of his characters.
The event featured a multi-disciplinary performance on December 14, where Jay collaborated with experimental quartet 假日貞操 Virgin Vacation. The band debuted four original tracks inspired by Tides of Time, while Jay performed a live drawing session, creating an immersive experience that brought his imaginative universe to life through art and music.