Lin Dihuan

Was born in China’s Guangdong province and is an alumnus of the Sun Yatsen Medical University.

Since his early childhood he has had a love for traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy. After graduating from university, he chose an artistic career, focusing on photography, Chinese painting, ink-cartoons, calligraphy and watercolour. He started lecturing at the Sun Yatsen Universities art academy in 2019.

Lin Dihuan’s cartoons trademarks are simple, strong lines and a variety of inking effects. They, in line with the tradition on Chinese painting address core issues of our time, put the finger on mental issues of modern human beings, while furthering expression and content of Chinese painting.

More than five million fans follow him in the Chinese social media. His cartoons don’t feature harsh criticism, but radiate a warm compassion and self-ironic affirmation. This comforting coolness can provide ease to a Chinese society, longing for more tranquility and thinking.