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Taili Wu (a.k.a. Monster Shaper)

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Clocked in on a Saturday Thanks @tailiwu & @cone6.workshop
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Prepare to get in touch with your inner child. @tailiwu is an illustrator, ceramicist, and animator who grew up on a farm in the Taiwanese countryside and now brings that same wonder to the streets of NYC. Faculty at @svanyc, commissioned by @mtaartsdesign, shortlisted for @worldillustrationawards. Playful work with a serious resume. Shop her collection at the link in bio. 🌻🧡
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This clay sculpture is called “The Warmth in Hands ” (手裡的溫度) by Taichung-based illustrator and sculptor Taili Wu @tailiwu , and resembles a Hakka-style glutinous rice dumpling called cao zai guo (草仔粿), which are typically stuffed with either a savory shredded radish filling or sweet red bean paste or sweet peanut powder. 🥟 Wu’s grandmother, who was a chef, made hers with the radish, dried tofu, and mushooms. But when Wu decided to make her own ceramic version for Issue 3 of Above the Fold, she filled hers with a recreation of a fond childhood memory—eating dumplings with her late grandmother. “I was very lucky to have her in my life, immersed in her coooking,” the artist told Above the Fold @abovethefolddumplings . “She passed away two years ago, but her passion and love for food stays with us.” Get a behind the scenes look on the making of “The Warmth in Hands,” and read an interview with Wu in this week’s newsletter, at the link in bio. ⬆️ You can also learn more about cao zai guo, and other Taiwanese rice-based filled dishes in Issue 3 of Above the Fold, available for purchase at at https://abovethefoldpress.com.
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June 2026 roundup of THE ANIMATOR’S CALENDAR! Happy to be sharing events that previous podcast guests @lisalabra, @sarahmaeschmidt/@maltadult, @anne_beal_anima, and @warrenetheredge have going on, so also be sure to check out their episodes if you haven’t already! I’m not affiliated with these event organizers per se, but animation is like a lil forest and we should all be sharing resources and making room for eachother when we can!
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Little Trinkets and Figurines: Handbuilding Workshop with Taili 𖠋𖠋𖠋

 Discover the joy of making clay and sharing stories through handmade objects! Join artist Taili @tailiwu at Cone Six Workshop to learn the foundational hand building skills and bring your ideas to life~

 @tailiwu, aka Monster Shaper, is a stop-motion artist, illustrator, and educator. Her work is filled with humor, imagination, and tactile warmth. In this workshop, Taili brings her playful energy, guiding you to turn your sketches into your very own ceramic treasures! 

* Bring your ideas: Bring your sketches or sketch while you're here, and we will guide you step-by-step through the making process * 

 When: 6/28 (Sun) Time: 14:00 - 16:30 Where: Cone Six Workshop 台中市五權西路一段61號 Price: 1500/person (materials and firing fee included) Limited spots available .𖥔 ݁ ˖ DM to reserve
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We distilled article 28 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child to “Every Child has a right to education.” It begins: ““States Parties recognize the right of the child to education, and with a view to achieving this right progressively and on the basis of equal opportunity...” and has many points included relating to education and development.
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Meet participating artist Taili Wu @tailiwu! “Taili Wu is an artist with a passion for handmade touch and playful things. Born in Taichung, Taiwan, currently living in New York. She is passionate about sharing stories with a sense of humor, creating work that sparks imagination and curiosity.“
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Every child has a right to education. From the artist Taili Wu @tailiwu: “Nature is a beautiful place to study & share.” [image description: an expressive illustration of a cluster of children gathered around a tree, peering at a line of ants with a magnifying glass with expressions of wonder at nature.] [image description: an expressive illustration of a cluster of children gathered around a tree, peering at a line of ants with a magnifying glass with expressions of wonder at nature.]
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✂️ We are mixing it up for our newest #InsideIllustration: the Handmade Illustration season!⁠ ⁠ The draw of working with physical materials to create 3-dimensional works has remained strong for many illustrators, and this season we celebrate it all: from the organic to the tactile, intricate, messy, silly and emotive.⁠ ⁠ Here we bring you a...⁠ ⁠ 🪡 NEW podcast episode hosted by @dr_rachelemilytaylor⁠ with guests @gailarmstronglanksbury and @templarbooks Editorial Director Ruth Symons, discussing the appeal and challenges of working with paper sculpture for publishing and other industry applications.⁠ ⁠ 🪡NEW complete How-to get into Handmade Illustration guide written by Saskia Cameron with contributing insights from @lauraksayers @caitmceniff @livanddom⁠ ⁠ 🪡NEW Creative Practice Courses, giving our members the opportunity to expand their portfolios with direct insights from @helenfriel @tailiwu @kateslater @caitmceniff⁠ ⁠ 🪡NEW interview by @headlessgreg with @maricormaricar on collaboration between siblings, embroidery and experimental textiles.⁠ ⁠ 🪡NEW '6 Questions for 6 Illustrators', interviewing fantastic illustrators nominated by our AOI Members: @emmasuttonillustration @hariandeepti @inespagniez @olha_protasova_illustration @creativelyornella @madebypractice⁠ ⁠ Get your eyes and hands ready! Tap the link in our bio to get exploring 🔗⁠ ⁠ ---⁠ ⁠ 🧵 With a beautiful season illustration by @roozeboos⁠ ⁠ ---⁠ ⁠ #insideillustration #theaoi #associationofillustrators #handmade #2D #3D #textiles #craft #papersculpture #illustrationpodcast #creativepracticecourse #illustrationinterview #embroidery #traditionalillustration
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The Northern Festival of Illustration Established Illustrator Prize Winner Announcement: @tailiwu Title of your work
 A letter to AMA (Grandma) Please explain how you have responded to the Prize theme “Stories of Home”
 Dear AMA, Do you remember our daily trip to the traditional market? It was a privilege for me to grow up with you when I was very little. I love exploring and smelling the traditional market together, our first stop on your little red scooter was the egg cake stall. We ate and shared the cake as we shopped, and you always asked me to have the last piece. Home is thinking of your kindness, warmth, and love. Home is when I look up at the night sky and see your smile twinkling with the stars. Come and see the shortlisted, runner-up and winning works in person until November 1st at @hartlepoolartgallery
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The Heart is Where the Art is By #MargaretAnneSuggs 今天參加了由 #文化部繪本及圖文書學校 @mocbookschool 舉辦的 #國際培力工作坊， 講者是繪本作家 @masillustration 她出生在美國🇺🇸，擁有愛爾蘭🇮🇪血統， 後來定居於愛爾蘭。 她分享到， 自己的人生也是一段「尋根的旅程」。 目前她是 愛爾蘭插畫家協會理事長， 同時也是 2026年國際安徒生獎評審團成員， 並擔任 2023布拉提斯拉瓦插畫雙年展評審主席。 除了評審身份， 她本身也是深受肯定的兒童繪本作者， 代表作有 Robin and Pip 與 My Little Album of Dublin （入選 White Ravens 書單）。 — 以下是我的一部分的筆記分享： 🏠 #關於家的思考 她提到：鳥兒本能會築巢， 但人類仍會替牠們製作鳥屋， 而鳥兒也沒有排斥，依然會住進去。 這讓她聯想到自己的身份— 血統上是愛爾蘭人，但卻生活在美國， 就像住進一個「鳥屋」般的家。 這段經驗也啟發了她， 創作出以鳥屋為形式的繪本。 🪐 #UniversalExperiences 老師要我們找到五個「一講出來，大家都能共鳴」 的普遍經驗（universal experiences）， 再把這些元素放進故事裡。 於是我們小組 “Team Dory 😂” （隊名我自己講的啦😜） 討論出了五個不同的故事， 並用五種不同的動物來代表主角。 🦜 #BirdhousePictureBook 鳥屋繪本 在活動最後， 我把我們討論到的 冒牌者症候群（Impostor Syndrome） 畫進了自己的鳥屋裡。 我現場即興創作了 The Talkative Parrot 的故事 我也熱情地上台分享， 下週等同學把錄影檔傳給我， 再和大家分享影片！ ✍🏼 #創作心態與技巧 * “Make what you love.” 創作你所熱愛 * 不必一定要從頭畫到尾，可以挑幾頁先完成 * 不用花太多時間在投稿信上，最重要的是持續創作 👩🏽‍🏫 #教學啟發 “I don’t just feed students, students feed me.” 教學與創作一樣，是一種互相滋養的旅程。 — 💡 這場講座不只讓我學到技法， 更讓我重新思考「家」的意義， 以及如何把個人生命經驗化為創作能量。 💐BIG THANKS to @mocbookschool for organizing such a wonderful event, and to Margaret @masillustration once again for today’s inspiring talk and workshop! 謝謝文化部舉辦這麼棒的活動 也再次謝謝今天 Margaret精彩的分享及工作坊🥳
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Beyond the Studio is a podcast about the career paths of working contemporary artists. ❤️ New episodes coming soon! 📣🎉 Work by previous podcast guests featured, in order of appearance: @jocelyntsaih @raelis @hiba_schahbaz @chrispymartin @tailiwu @joshcochran @bfgf @jenhewett @kattyhuertas @jocelyntsaih @hayleypowersstudio @joshcochran @erikparra @mlnku #beyondthestudio #podcast #artspodcast #workingartist #contemporaryartist #businessofart #creativecareer #lifeofanartist
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