Gi Myao

Gi Myao is a fashion illustrator working and living in Islington, North London.

Born into a military background, non artistic family. Her father is an Admiral of the Navy and both grandparents are Second World War heroes. Gi started drawing at the age of four. The following year, she made an outstanding impression during a professional drawing class and became the youngest girl to ever enroll there. Her childhood was spent in Asia and Europe where she educated and trained at the exquisite secondary school of the arts. Drawing everyday and wouldn't go anywhere without a sketchbook. Accepted by Central Saint Martins at the age of 19. Graduated with first class honors in Fashion Design and Marketing. Winning the 'Nina De York Illustration Award' in the London Institute. She began working as a fashion illustrator and working extensively for magazines and fashion houses.

June 2010, her first solo exhibition was held at Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui in Hong Kong. Showing her new and unpublished illustrations.

September 2010, Gi created Kittens Are Playing. A contemporary T-shirt project using only 100% fair-trade organic baby-soft cotton, printed by hand in England.

Summer 2011, Gi tied the knot in Somerset with Laurence after 11 years happily together.

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