Ed Young (United States)
Illustrator, picture book writer
A genuine Humanist and artist guided by an everlasting childlike curiosity, Ed Young (Tianjin, 1931) has spent his lifetime exploring East and West andreflected his findings in 100 pictures books published over 60 years. Not only his illustration captures his zest for Chinese art and traditional culture, but it has also laid a bridge of cultural understanding between China and the world.
In his artistic approach, Ed Young has never limited himself to one specific style. Instead, each and every tool in his hand has a one-off charm which brings out the very essence of the story. Always accurate, his choice of techniques makes the stories pure and sparkling.
In telling stories, Ed Young excels at delivering those enduring messages from ancient times but injects them with renewed energy. One story after another, his unique voice enables the reader to understand what has and will always matter to Humanity.
Embedded in his works are a big heart and a beautiful mind eager to share with children a deep love for the world and the pursuit of truth.
