Jinyue FanPan’s Labyrinth-CharactersThis series of illustrations for Pan’s Labyrinth is inspired by elements fromthe film. Through characters, scenes, and minimalist compositions, I interpret
the story and express the contrast between war and fairy tales.
The first piece focuses on the characters: the girl stands with the giant face
of Pan behind her, symbolizing the unknown dangers lurking in her path. View Folio
Jinyue FanPan’s Labyrinth-SceneThis series of illustrations for Pan’s Labyrinth is inspired by elements fromthe film. Through characters, scenes, and minimalist compositions, I interpret
the story and express the contrast between war and fairy tales.
The second piece captures a scene: the girl climbs through the magical book given to her by Pan to complete her first task. Behind her, the town and forest are engulfed in flames, representing her desire to escape the war through fairy tales and Pan’s guidance. View Folio
Jinyue FanPan’s Labyrinth- MinimalistThe third piece adopts a minimalist approach: the hand and pocket watch of the military officer symbolize war, while the spiral staircase from Pan’s labyrinth represents the fantasy world. The girl is shown running up the stairs toward the labyrinth, representing her attempt to escape from war through Pan. View Folio
Jinyue FanStories of homeThis piece was inspired by my four years of living and working in the UK.During this time, I’ve moved many times, and the idea of “home” has changed for me. It’s no longer
just a place on the map, but a feeling of belonging shaped by memories, routines, and emotions— wherever I am. View Folio
Jinyue FanSwan Lake-book coverI designed a book cover for my favorite fairy tale, Swan Lake, in a classic fairy tale style. Rather than incorporating ballet-related elements, I focused on the original story, highlighting the battle between good and evil through the swan princess and the sorcerer. On the back cover, I used silhouette portraits of the princess and prince to reinforce the story’s core message: True Love Can Conquer All. View Folio
Jinyue FanSwan Lake Book coverI reimagined Swan Lake in a classic storybook style, focusing on the original fairy tale rather than ballet elements.The design highlights the battle between good and
evil through the swan princess and the sorcerer.
On the back cover, silhouette portraits of the princess
and prince echo the story’s message: true love can conquer all. View Folio
Jinyue FanThe Cloud washerThis illustration was created for Chinese novelist Zhou Ning’s short story The Cloud Washer. The story follows an AI laborer who, upon completing their term of service, chooses to descend from the mountain — an act that violates protocol and ultimately leads to their deletion by the system. The image depicts the moment of deletion, as the Washing Cloud Worker clutches fragments of memories from their time in service. View Folio
Jinyue FanObserving vs. CreatingThis diptych illustration showcases a young woman's pursuit of her dreams. On one side, she stands outside an exhibition hall, gazing at others' artworks. On the other side, she experiences the joy of creating art with her own hands. View Folio
Jinyue FanRainy DayThis illustration depicts my experiences working and living in London. The scene captures an ordinary rainy day in London, with hurried pedestrians on the streets. Unnoticed by anyone, a seagull by the roadside is enjoying a meal of fries. Perhaps only he is savoring the light rain, truly experiencing life in London. View Folio
Jinyue FanAnt summerThe Adventures of Little Stone tells the story of a stone lying in the grass, who never questioned its existence—until one day, an unexpected experience made it start reflecting on its own identity.It was used as a bridge by ants, experiencing the value of supporting others. It was carried back to a nest by a bird as a decoration, feeling a fleeting sense of belonging. Then one day, a strong gust of wind blew it back into the grass.
Only then did it have the chance to pause and reexamine itself. After going through various “transformations,” it realized that whether it was a bridge, a decoration, or a wandering traveler, these experiences never changed its true essence—it was, and always would be, a stone. And it was precisely these experiences that helped it better understand and accept its own existence, learning to appreciate its unique nature. View Folio
Jinyue FanThe Stone’s Adventure“The Stone’s Adventure” is an original story I created about a stone lying quietly in the grass,never questioning its existence—until one day, an unexpected encounter sparks a journey of
self-discovery.
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Jinyue FanThe Yellow ElephantThe elephant illustration's idea comes from a yellow elephant sign at an Indian shop in Camden Town, London. As one of Camden's iconic signs, I wanted to recreate it in an illustrated form, using a hand-drawn style to reflect the diverse shop culture of Camden. View Folio
Jinyue FanYellow faceThis illustration was created as a conceptual book cover for Yellowface. I aimed to capture the moment when June, disguised as an Asian author, sees a fractured reflection in the mirror — a haunting blend of her own face and Athena’s. Scattered at her feet are the stolen pages that brought her fame. Enraged by the identity crisis and guilt, she smashes the mirror. The image reflects her unraveling sense of self and the consequences of erasure and appropriation. View Folio
Jinyue FanThe Goddess NvwaNvwa is a goddess in ancient Chinese mythology. It is said that the heavens collapsed, the earth cracked, and floods ravaged the land. To save the world, Nüwa searched for multicoloredstones and used these magical stones to repair the broken sky. After her efforts, the sky was restored, and the world returned to peace. Nüwa thus became a symbol of creation and protection in Chinese culture.
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