Tiffany Chin

Tiffany Chin is a Toronto-based illustrator renowned for creating unconventional and visually striking artwork. Drawing inspiration from psychedelic posters and vintage advertisements, she endeavors to push beyond conventional boundaries to produce captivating imagery. Chin holds a Bachelor of Design in Illustration from Ontario College of Art and Design University (OCAD). She has collaborated with notable clients such as Phish, Modest Mouse, Bonnaroo, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Goose, Ween, Scotiabank Arena, Microwave, Jazz Dispensary, BADBADNOTGOOD, The Dirty Nil, The Washington Post, University of Toronto, and Collective Arts. Her exceptional work has earned her multiple accolades since 2021, including receiving the Applied Arts Illustration Awards, Communication Arts, Illustration Winner, recognition from the Society of Illustrators, and so on. Her artwork has been showcased in 8 exhibitions since 2021, such as "Women of Rock Art: 1965 - 2023" at the Haight Street Art Center in San Francisco in 2024.

Tiffany Chin draws deep inspiration from the vibrant visual culture of the 1960s and 1970s, particularly the psychedelic rock posters of the counterculture era. These illustrated works, known for their sinuous lines, bold colors, and surreal compositions, reflect her passion for music from that time and inform her artwork's dynamic, boundary-pushing aesthetic. She says, "The psychedelic style creates a playing ground where anything is possible, even if it’s typically perceived as 'strange' or 'nonsensical".

Alongside this, Chin is fascinated by vintage advertisements, the ephemeral designs meant to leave a lasting impact. She channels their gritty, distressed textures in her work to evoke nostalgia and transport viewers to a visual world rooted in the past.

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Contact

Website: https://www.twkchin.com

Shop: https://www.twkchin.com/shop

Instagram: @twkchin

email: tiffanywkchin@gmail.com