Dawn Xintong Yang
The Irrationalist
The Irrationalist. July 20215. 2 illustrations for the New York Times, exploring the origins and evolution of the Zizians cult — tracing how a fringe belief system emerged, organized, and expanded into a structured movement. The series visualizes key moments including the founding ideology, the first publicized murder case linked to the group, and the subsequent controversies surrounding its enigmatic leader.
New York Times