Faculty of Design
Illustration
Meet the Artist
Denise Lei
Que
aka. Leichee, Illustrator
“"Naturalization" features diasporic experiences through the synthesis of invasive plants that have naturalized in different countries. The word "Naturalization" refers to a non-native plant becoming accustomed to a new ecosystem it was placed in. With this concept, each piece focuses on a different diasporic theme connected with a fact about the featured plant that relates to it. ”

Denise Lei Que is a Filipino-Canadian Illustrator based in Toronto specializing in character design and book illustrations. Many of my work focuses on storytelling and escapism, often influenced by my own life experiences and culture. The goal of my illustrations is to create a new world and stories using our own world as a basis of inspiration.
Digital Illustration Painting Character Design Book Illustration Concept Art Sequential Illustration
2024, Disconnect to Connect
De La Salle College of Saint Benilde
2024, Experiential Photography
Ada Slight Gallery

Celebrate the work of OCAD U’s class of 2024/2025!