Melanie Wu

I’ve always been drawn to moments when the world feels slightly out of place.

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A familiar street becomes strangely quiet. A forest seems to hold its breath. Someone looks out of a window, and you wonder what they can see that you cannot. Those are the moments I like to draw.

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I’m an illustrator and visual storyteller working internationally from my studio. Through fine lines, expressive colour, and a touch of imagination, I create narrative and conceptual images for editorial, publishing, culture, and visual campaigns.

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Since graduating from the University of Edinburgh, I’ve worked with clients including Philosophy Now, Superpower Agency, and Islander, among others.

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I’m interested in images that suggest more than they explain — a story, a feeling, or a world continuing just beyond the frame.