About Zhang Jian

Zhang Jian is an independent animation artist based in Beijing.

In 2007 Zhang Jian first attempted stop-motion animation in his graduation design. He chose the medium of stop motion because it brings together the disciplines of sculpture, film and sound. His animations are often described as colourful, and tell stories about personal experiences, drawing you into his magical world of visual metaphors.

Zhang Jian’s films involve a wide range of media, including 2D painting, paper-cutting, and stop-motion.

Personal link: http://www.zhangjianart.com/

Award

Shortlisted By The Eleventh Seoul International Animation Festival.

The Best Student’s Work Of The 2006 China Animation Association.

Nominated In The Best Short Animation Film By The OACC 2006-2007.

The Best Student Work Of The 6th Beijing Film Academy Award.

Publication: “CREATING STOP-MOTION ANIMATION”