Meet Zhu Deyong 🎨, the comic artist from the Chinese mainland who reshaped urban life stories with hits like "Uptown Singles" and "Battle Domestica." His work isn't just panels and punchlines—it's a mirror to our everyday hustle.
In an exclusive chat, Zhu digs deep into what fuels his art. He says, "I believe our childhood holds the truest version of who we are. All the answers are there." Drawing was his childhood jam turned life therapy—an escape hatch to rediscover that inner spark.
Fast forward to today, and Zhu feels the world has turned into one big marketplace. Instead of nourishing souls, everything feels utilitarian and driven by profit. His solution? "Run away"—not from challenges, but into a personal realm that protects his authenticity 🛡️.
So what's this escape look like? Zhu calls it his "small world": a space built on painting, music and boundless imagination. Think of it as your favorite indie album mixed with a graphic novel, all brewed into a creative refuge.
"I believe the small world is incredibly important to everyone. One day, the big world might need the small worlds inside each of us to hold it together," he says. It's a reminder: our individual dreams can shape a brighter collective future. 🌟
Whether you're an aspiring artist, a student chasing inspiration, or just someone craving authenticity in a digital age, Zhu Deyong's story shows the power of keeping it real—one sketch at a time.
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