About

ONO ITOE

onoitoe@gmail.com
Member of AOI

Ono itoe is a young Chinese illustrator based between Shanghai and Paris. She earned her master’s degree from Tsinghua University, one of China’s most prestigious academic institutions. For years, she has captivated audiences with illustrations distinguished by their sense of innocence and vivid, radiant color palettes.

Deeply influenced by avant-garde movements such as Dadaism and Constructivism, her work constructs unique visual worlds through imaginative forms and dynamic linear structures. Ono itoe is also an inquisitive creator who actively explores multiple artistic disciplines; her daily practice often draws inspiration from music, theatre, and literature.

With a highly recognizable illustrative language and an exceptional command of color, she has attracted collaborations with leading global brands, including Uniqlo, Mercedes-AMG, Pernod Ricard, and Rémy Martin & Martini. In 2024, she presented a major solo exhibition titled The World Is a Stage in Shanghai, receiving coverage from leading fashion and culture media such as Vogue and ELLE.

In 2025, her works were exhibited at prominent institutions including the Shanghai Museum, the Kunstmuseum Den Haag, and the Beijing National Convention Center. Her practice has been recognized with numerous major international and domestic awards, including the BIBF 2025 international illustration Gold Award, the 2020 World Packaging Star Gold Award, and the Professional Award of the China Illustration Biennial—firmly establishing her distinctive position within the contemporary Chinese illustration landscape.

Prize

BIBF International Illustration Awards
Gold Winner
2025

Platinum International Design Awards
Gold Winner
2019

World Packaging Star Award
Gold Winner
2020

Hililustration International Illustration Awards
Winner
2020

Exhibitions

Solo Exhibition:World is a stage
2024
Shanghai

Solo Exhibition in Author-Imagine of the Sky line
2025
Shanghai

BIBF illustration winner exhibition in the National Convention Center
2025
Beijing

Uniqlo art X Shanghai Museum Exhibition
2024
Shanghai

BIBF illustration exhibition in the Hague Cultural Museum
2025
Netherlands

Clients

Mercedes Benz AMG
Uniqlo
Pernod Richard
Remy Martini
Hyundai
Columbia
National Geograhpy
Modern Weekly
BAZAAR
SIP from Pernod Richard
ANTA Group
Kiehl’s
Budweiser
Vanke
JZ Music
The London Coffee Festival
Le Paris Café Festival
The Shanghai Lujiazui Coffee Festival
Yongpu Coffee
Uppervoid

Last Updated 2026.4