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Taiwanese artists Eli Lin (依萊) and Pam-Pam Liu are set to captivate audiences at the 2024 MoCCA Arts Festival, New York City’s largest independent comic and cartoon festival, scheduled for March 16-17.

Supported by the Taipei Cultural Center in New York, Taiwanese comic artists and illustrators have been showcasing their works at the “Taiwan Comics” table at the MoCCA Arts Festival since 2017, aiming to introduce innovative and diverse artworks to an international audience. Eli Lin and Pam-Pam Liu will represent Taiwan alongside 500+ creators featured at this year’s prestigious festival.

Eli Lin’s artworks are a testament to her mastery of skillful lines and vivid colors, incorporating elements of fashion, costume, and history into her creations. At the festival, Eli will present a variety of her works with a special focus on her latest zine, A Photo from the Past, which weaves together stories of Taiwan’s traditional clothing.

Pam-Pam Liu's works are characterized by her unique sense of humor and inspiration drawn from darkly absurdist fantasies to true-life stories. Festival attendees will have the opportunity to explore Pam-Pam's popular zines, including The Art of Hate, Jumping through the Hoops, Bad Luck, and Oops! BO PO MO, among others, each sharing resonant narratives with readers in the US.

The MoCCA Arts Festival, which has been organized by the New York-based Society of Illustrators since 2002, draws over 9,000 attendees annually. The festival celebrates all genres of illustration through exhibitions and programs, featuring exhibiting artists displaying their work, award-winners speaking about their careers and artistic processes, and other featured artists conducting demos, lectures, and panels.

In addition to showcasing their works, Eli Lin and Pam-Pam Liu are prepared to offer unique caricature experiences at their MoCCA tables. Eli will sketch participants with her vibrant colors and beautiful lines, while Pam-Pam will transform them into protagonists of her iconic “No Future” three-panel comics.

Save the dates to visit these talented artists and explore their works at the “Taiwan Comics” table during the 2024 MoCCA Arts Festival!

The 2024 MoCCA Arts Festival

Taiwan Comics: Eli Lin x Pam-Pam Liu (Table 158, 159)

Date and Time:

•    Saturday, March 16, 11:00 am-7:00 pm

•    Sunday, March 17, 11:00 am-6:00 pm

Location:

•    The Exhibitor Hall: the Metropolitan Pavilion (125 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011)

•    Programming: the SVA Flatiron Gallery (133 W 21st St, New York, NY 10011)

For tickets and more information, please visit: https://www.moccafest.org/

Programming Event featuring Pam-Pam Liu, Ephameron and Lauren Weinstein: NARRATIVE OF CARE

Date and Time: Sunday, March 17, 1:30-2:30pm

Location: Room 2 | SVA Flatiron Gallery (133/141 West 21st Street, New York, NY 10011)

https://www.moccafest.org/24programming

About Eli Lin (依萊)

Eli Lin's artistic journey was cultivated in a family deeply involved in custom tailoring, fostering a profound passion for creative expression. Her works are a testament to her mastery in the skillful use of lines and vivid colors, with a unique specialization in incorporating elements of fashion, costume, and history into her artwork.

Beyond her roles in illustration and comics, Eli has also worked as a storyboard artist for animated series. Her international recognition includes four nominations at the Angoulême International Comics Festival and the Merit Award at the 3x3 International Illustration Exhibition. In 2023, Eli was selected for the 2023-2024 Taiwan Comic Artist Residency Program and traveled to Angoulême, France.

In addition, Eli collaborated with Shin Kong Mitsukoshi for a touring exhibition around Taiwan in 2023. She also took part in the Taipei Fashion Week SS24 opening show as a comic artist, collaborating with the Taiwanese fashion brand 'oqLiq'.

Follow the artist on Instagram @eli.pluma.lin

About Pam-Pam Liu

Pam-Pam Liu is a freelance illustrator and comic artist based in Taiwan. She has gained prominence in the world of comics, particularly for her graphic novel A Trip to Asylum (2020). The novel not only received the first prize in the novel category at the 2021 Taipei International Book Exhibition Book Prize but also made her the first cartoonist to win a novel award.

Renowned for her distinct brand of humor, Pam-Pam's works draw inspiration from the intricacies of human relationships, as well as from music, manga, movies, and novels.

Pam-Pam was selected for the 2018-2019 Taiwan Comic Artist Residency Program and traveled to Angoulême, France; her first French comic, Toi et moi le jour de la grande catastrophe, was published in 2022.

Follow the artist on Instagram @pampamliuliu