I Will Always be Here

PrizeShortlist in Illustrate (graphic)
CompanyN/A
ArtistXinyue Chen
CategoryProfessional
CreditXinyue Chen (Maiyashu)

I Will Always be Here is a 68 page wordless graphic novel that reflects on people’s relationship with their hometown, especially for those who could not go back to their hometowns. The story focuses on a little girl who has a deep connection with a magical factory in her town. She always visited it at night, until her family decided to move to another city. Her life went on a different track since then. 50 years later, she finally went on a journey back to the factory in her memory…