Hanzhang Mao
illustrator, animator
The Ballad of Grass

multi-media
2024-2025
The Ballad of Grass is an illustrated art book that blends poetry and visual art to capture the delicate beauty and transient nature of grass, symbolizing themes of growth, decay, and resilience. Through various illustrations and paintings, this collection evokes a sense of nostalgia and reflection, drawing attention to the seemingly mundane yet profound elements of nature.






Hanzhang Mao

Email:maohanzhang@foxmail.com
Instagram@hanzhang_mao


About Me

My name is Hanzhang Mao. I’m an illustrator / animator.

I enjoy creating narratives that are fun, full of life, and imaginative. I’m also very interested in exploring the integration of illustration with products and advertising.
Fun Facts About Me

1. Bach is my favourite piano composer. 
2. The Smiths is my favourite band.
3. R&B is my fav music genre.
3. Spiders, especially fluffy ones, make me yell.
4. I like Marc Chagall. Birthday is my favorite painting by him.
5. I love Long Island City and Chicago.
6. High Line is my favorite place in Manhattan.