4. Loong Guardian
Coloured pencil, Toner, 2024
This year is the year of my life at the age of 24, and it is also my ffrst time to set foot in the distant UK to study and live. Perhaps because of the traditional belief that this year brings bad luck, I have had a series of unfortunate events during this time. These frustrations became the source of inspiration for this project. In this illustration, I plan to show everything I experienced in the Year of the Dragon through vivid images. Every time I encounter difffculties, my zodiac dragon will appear and become my powerful guardian. This story is not only a record of my life and growth, but also a beautiful interpretation of the traditional beliefs of the Year of the Dragon. Through this illustration project, I hope to express my thoughts on persistence and growth in adversity in a unique way.
24岁是我人生的本命年，也是我在英国生活与学习的起点。这一年里的一系列挫折成为创作灵感。我通过结合 zine、单张插画和漫画形式，以生肖龙为守护者，呈现这些经历与成长。这个项目不仅记录了我的个人故事，也诠释了对传统信仰中龙的独特理解与坚持。