Crown shyness

2021 Bologna SM International Illustration Award Grand Prize Winner ★ Cho Pei-Hsin's stunning award-winning work

You and I, the land and the wind, the breathing of plants, the movement of light...

In the gaps of everyday life, perceive the distance between us and all things.

◆Like a tree, root yourself in daily life and rediscover the texture of life.

Just as trees connect with each other through an underground root network, humans are closely connected through transportation and virtual networks. At the canopy, trees learn to grow distance, forming a coexisting ecosystem. However, the depth and ability of human communication are shrinking, and we push and shove each other in the virtual or real world.

Humans easily get used to the existence and convenience of things and take everything for granted. While we build a stable life through daily work, it is inevitable that we become dull in the inertia of day-to-day routines, losing our curiosity about familiar things and finding it difficult to discover ordinary beauty.

This book aims to extend beyond the habit of overlooking, to discover the texture of life. Routine is important, but life is equally important. By paying attention to the "mediums" in daily life – such as the texture, smell, and sound of objects – we can rediscover different aspects of familiar things and re-experience a deep connection with all things.

◆Respond to external events from an internal perspective and sort out self-feelings.

Creator Cho Pei-Hsin uses a gentle touch to meticulously depict images. The work is full of emotional tension, and through scenes that resemble animated sequences and close-up shots, the visual layers of the artwork are enhanced. Mastering the relaxed and tight rhythm of the images, viewers can still breathe freely. It leads readers to connect with their inner depths, exploring the整理 of inner feelings and opening up boundless imaginative space.