Gitanjiali
STATUS
TYPE
GENRE
MEDIA
DATE
LOCATION
TYPE
GENRE
MEDIA
DATE
LOCATION
Stagely-Finished
Plan to reform the book
and do more paintings
Poem Illustration
Visual Text
#Divine
#Visual Text
#Serious
Acrylic
03/2024 - 06/2024
Cambridge, UK
Plan to reform the book
and do more paintings
Poem Illustration
Visual Text
#Divine
#Visual Text
#Serious
Acrylic
03/2024 - 06/2024
Cambridge, UK
METANOIA is a semi-autobiographical graphic novel set in the high-pressure educational environment of Beijing, China, exploring adolescent experiences across junior high and high school. The story is inspired by my own journey, focusing on a sapphic relationship within girls’ friend circles, and delving into the emotional struggles, confusion, and growth faced by the main character under societal expectations.
Through delicate illustrations, I aim to convey the subtle, complex emotions that words cannot fully express, offering a glimpse into the inner world of a teenage girl. I also employ spatial techniques to hint at underlying emotions, hoping to resonate with readers of all ages, providing empathy and inspiration.
Due to time constraints, I have completed only the initial chapters and key pages for this exhibition. The works will be showcased in two formats: fragmented emotional memories in individual books and an incomplete graphic novel with a linear narrative. I plan to continue expanding this project into a more comprehensive book and create a series exploring different characters' perspectives.
Through delicate illustrations, I aim to convey the subtle, complex emotions that words cannot fully express, offering a glimpse into the inner world of a teenage girl. I also employ spatial techniques to hint at underlying emotions, hoping to resonate with readers of all ages, providing empathy and inspiration.
Due to time constraints, I have completed only the initial chapters and key pages for this exhibition. The works will be showcased in two formats: fragmented emotional memories in individual books and an incomplete graphic novel with a linear narrative. I plan to continue expanding this project into a more comprehensive book and create a series exploring different characters' perspectives.
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