Brand illustration / Project

A more self-contained world

Year

2023

Date

2023, November

Location

Guangzhou

This illustration focuses on self-empowerment and individuality, imagining a world where we can freely shape our lives while embracing diversity. It uses surreal techniques to blend technology, like transparent indicators and checkboxes, with traditional elements. The scene subtly incorporates cultural symbols without emphasizing nationality. An American Bald Eagle and a Chinese Red-Crowned Crane symbolize the United States and China. The characters—a man in American attire and a woman in Chinese Hanfu—stand in Guangzhou, with views of the Pearl River and Manhattan coasts in the background. Floating ribbons represent the connection between individuals from both nations. The clasped hands of the characters radiate colorful energy, symbolizing unity and self-identity. The seven colors also reflect the LGBTQ+ rainbow. Michelangelo's "The Creation of Adam" is referenced in the background, symbolizing life, heritage, and personal growth. The illustration highlights respecting and shaping one's own spiritual world.