Artwork Collection

GradEX Pieces

All artwork that is being displayed in GradEX

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Walking Past The Darkness
Walking Past The Darkness

Illustration

Walking Past The Darkness

This is an illustration of a girl walking away from what seems like a dark and dead forest to a bright and lively one. This illustration shows how sometimes we need to let go of our past and move forward for a brighter future.

Emptiness
Emptiness

Illustration

Emptiness

This is a mother figure feeling empty on the inside because of the loss of a child.

Sleeping Beauty
Sleeping Beauty

Illustration

Sleeping Beauty

This illustration is a girl sleeping on the grass with her picnic blanket on a nice day. She's so beautiful she is referred to as "The Sleeping Beauty".

Ripping Heart out
Ripping Heart out

Illustration

Ripping Heart out

This is an illustration of a person being so angry that they are pulling their heart out.

Numbed
Numbed

Illustration

Numbed

This is an illustration of a person feeling numb about the loss of her partner.

Girl Crossing Bridge
Girl Crossing Bridge

Illustration

Girl Crossing Bridge

This is an illustration depicting a girl crossing the bridges in the clouds. Based on a Chinese fairytale of a couple that can only see each other for only a day in one year.

Girl with the Cranes
Girl with the Cranes

Illustration

Girl with the Cranes

This is a digital illustration of Princess Mai and her journey with the cranes.

"Girl with Cat"
"Girl with Cat"

Illustration

"Girl with Cat"

This illustration is a girl wearing Chinese traditional clothing and holding her cat.

Work by

Cathy Zhao

“Hello, I'm Cathy. Welcome to my portfolio! My Nationality is Chinese but I was raised in Canada! I hope you enjoy everything you see here!”