MA Illustration

Yi Ting Tsai (Ollie)

Illustration of two people ascending countryside stairs

I am a Taiwanese Illustrator. During my studies in printmaking at Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA), I was introduced to illustration and gradually discovered my passion for creating visual narratives. For me, the essence of storytelling is boundless and inherently powerful. The ability to construct a conceptual world through art is a profoundly transformative process. I consider myself fortunate to experience the joy and fulfilment that comes from engaging in creative work.

The Lost Star Village 

There is a forgotten village of Lost Stars surrounded by silvergrass. Where villagers are falling stars, they face the fate of “wander, disappearance, and perishment.”

Those characters presented the various states of lost. In the story, they show their values through conversation, doubting reality, and talking about beliefs. Following the POV of the protagonist, each star has its way of dealing with lost and difficulties, bringing the various ending.


The Kitchen

The series "Kitchen" explores a transformation in a person's life, as reflected through the changes in the kitchen.

The appetite is not only inherent to human survival, but the way one eats also reveals their attitude and expectations toward life.

Illustration of two people ascending countryside stairs
Illustration of two people looking at obelisk in countryside
Illustration of two people next to house made from rocks
Framed book cover for The Lost Star Village by Ollie Tsai, black with white illustration of rock mound with opening and plants
Yellow illustration of kitchen
Blue illustration of kitchen
Blue illustration of many wine bottles littering furniture
Blue illustration of window over upset wine bottle and glass
Illustration in the book of “The Lost Star Village”. Illustration in the book of “The Lost Star Village”, first time of seeing the obelisk. Illustration in the book of “The Lost Star Village”, a generous new friend. Book cover The Kitchen series, 2023, Acrylic on canvas, 36X24.7cm The Kitchen series, 2023, Acrylic on canvas, 36X24.7cm The Kitchen series, 2023, Acrylic on canvas, 36X24.7cm The Kitchen series, 2023, Acrylic on canvas, 36X24.7cm