When Li Jiahao first noticed a pale patch on her forehead as a teen, she never imagined it would become the canvas for her creativity. Now 24, the Beijing-based animator has transformed her journey with vitiligo into a groundbreaking graduation project that’s sparking global conversations about beauty and self-acceptance. 🎬
🖌️ Art Born from Experience
Fresh off earning her master’s in Character Animation from London’s prestigious University of the Arts, Li’s Colourful White documentary uses vibrant animation to explore the condition affecting 1-2% of people worldwide. “It’s not about ‘fixing’ differences,” she tells us, “but celebrating what makes us unique.”
🌍 More Than Skin Deep
Li’s work combines personal diary entries with interviews from others navigating visible differences. The project’s TikTok-style transitions and manga-inspired visuals make complex themes of identity accessible to Gen-Z audiences. 💡
✨ Changing the Narrative
As vitiligo gains visibility through figures like Winnie Harlow, Li’s approach adds an artistic lens to the conversation. Her next goal? Collaborating with medical NGOs to create educational animations that destigmatize skin conditions globally.
