Issue 1 - The Year of Hans Christian Andersen

Lau Cheuk Sze
The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong

Inspired by The Little Match-Seller, I aim to capture the magical moment when the little girl ignites a match and glimpses a fantastical realm. The scenery inside the burning matchstick and the cold, snowy setting serve as symbolic barriers, contrasting between her harsh reality and the warmth of her dreams. A roast goose walks towards her, and the shock on her face encapsulates the design she perceives, embodying the hope and comfort she longs for. The use of colour creates a strong contrast between the realm of fantasy and the mundane, with the orange and brown hues of the roast goose set against a blue back- ground. Through this piece, I aspire to highlight the power of imagination amidst despair.