the LAKE IS LISTENING

HU Yifan

Around a small lake lived a group of tiny residents. One night, they eagerly shared their dreams of growing up. Quietly, the blue lake responded, reflecting their strange and colorful visions of the future. As little beings, we always hope to become something greater. Our thoughts may be odd or conflicting, but that’s okay — what matters is that our imagination and curiosity keep growing.

ABOUT THE CREATOR:

Picture book artist and graphic designer.

I completed both his undergraduate and graduate studies in the Picture Book Creation Studio at the Central Academy of Fine Arts. His work is characterized by a minimalist, poetic sensibility infused with philosophical depth, and has received numerous international recognitions, including The Beauty of Books in China Award and selection in dPICTUS’s 100 Outstanding Picture Books (2023 & 2024).