丹 is a collaborative practice between two individuals, working across illustration, painting, and the study and application of Eastern and Western mysticism. The project moves between image-making and metaphysical inquiry, held together by a shared focus on clarity, ritual, and quiet transformation.
The name 丹 draws from classical Chinese cultivation traditions—emphasizing steady work, subtle change, and the refinement of inner states. This approach informs both our visual language and the esoteric services we offer.
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李申 (Li shen)
Illustrator. Explores emotion, culture, and social perception through visual storytelling. Based in China, with a background in stage design and image creation. Works cover multiple fields including illustration, comics, editorial, and exhibition.
Xiaohongshu
Awards
2025 Communication Arts Illustration Annual, Excellence Award – Itutu
2024 China Illustration Biennial, Shortlisted – Mirror Image
2022 The Age of Ink and Brush, Central Academy of Fine Arts, Excellent work – Bond
2017 6th East Asia High School Students International Art Competition, Shortlisted – Self-portrait
2017 Black and White Composition, CAFA Affiliated High School, Excellent Work – Alphabet Design
Exhibitions
2025 MILESTONES, Ruskin Gallery, Cambridge School of Art, UK
2025 Cambridge Poetry Festival – READINGS, The Grand Arcade, Cambridge, UK
2025 MA Work in Progress Show, Cambridge School of Art, Cambridge, UK
2025 Living Water Illustration Exhibition, Alison Richard Building, Cambridge, UK
2017 Going to the Countryside Exhibition, CAFA Affiliated High School, China
2017 6th East Asian High School Students International Art Exhibition, Kyoto University of the Arts, Japan
张先子 (Zhang xianzi)
Researcher and practitioner of traditional and modern metaphysics. His practice integrates classical systems with contemporary logic to offer clear and applicable insights.
Xiaohongshu
Divination & Esoteric Consultation
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