pigologist

Since 2009

PIGOLOGIST aka 吴常瑀 Goh Chang Yu, is a Singapore born Chinese (Artist / Illustrator), raised by aliens, and growing up with people of all colours. Her artworks are often driven by characters and linger a nostalgic aesthetic that pays homage to old cartoons. She hopes to provoke emotions through her works. Before starting her own studio, she has worked as a senior production designer, conceptual artist and merchandise designer for animation studios and part time teaching conceptual art for 6 years. She's independent from concept development to print and installation. A responsible player who's able to work well in a collaboration too. Currently based in Singapore and working for clients in Singapore and abroad.



Featured in Graphic books:
“Brands With Characters” by Basheer
“Vectorism” by Gingko Press
“3×3 Illustration Professional Show Annual 8 (recognized for 2 merits)” by one of the top three shows for international illustration.



Services:Services:
Illustration | Art direction | Mascot design | Paper toy design | Children’s book | Comic Strips | Painting | Brand identity | Mural painting | Graphic Design | Merchandise Design | Corporate Gifts | Animation



Tools: Photoshop / Illustrator / Acrylic / Cheap brushes / Brains



Clients & Collab (selected): Nickelodeon | Herman Miller | Ogilvy & Mather | Black Design | Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall | Brother Pte Ltd | PUB (Singapore's National Water Agency) | Noise Singapore | National Arts Council | MOE (Ministry of Education) | Dreambox | Philips | Disney | TMRRW | IPOS (Intellectual Property Office of Singapore) | Nee Soon Town Council | HDB | Anlene



Exhibitions (Group Shows):
- Designed a Gromit sculpture for GROMIT UNLEASHED HK, "The Greatest Dog Show on Earth in Asia" at ELEMENTS (2014)
- The Musical Illusion (a gigantic illustrated hopscotch commissioned by The LavaProject, National Arts Council) at East Coast Park (2013)
- Paper Plane (a gigantic illustrated hopscotch commissioned by The LavaProject, National Arts Council) at East Coast Park (2013)
- Doedemee, 100 book covers to fight illiteracy (2013) at Schwaebisch Hall, Germany.
- Expressions (2012) at Dahlia Gallery
- 100 Friends 100 Artists 100 Dreams (2012)
- The '+' Project, Philips Singapore (2012)
- Doedemee, 100 book covers to fight illiteracy (2012) at Expo Antwerp, Belgium.
- Our 8ighties 我们的80年代 at Happy Willow, curated by 3 On Tree
- Namesake (2012), at Dahlia Gallery
- The Art of Rebellion (2012), curated by studioKALEIDO
- Chasing Dreams, The Remaking of Tiong Bahru (2012), curated by FLABSLAB, organized by The White Canvas & Orange Thimble
- 100 Friends 100 Artists 100 Inspirations (2011), curated by Phunk Studio
- Noise Singapore Festivals (2010-2012)
- Noise Singapore in conjunction with YOG (Youth Olympic Games 2010)

For local/overseas collaborations and commissioned works,
U can reach me at
iam@pigologist.com