A fresh spin on literary classics

Dynamic creativity

Wu avoids telling stories in a conventional or bland way; she wants her work to be "spicy". This is why her hand-drawn animations often unfold frame by frame, bursting with vivid colors, dramatic tension, and striking visual impact.

"The movies and artworks I like are mostly avant-garde — they have the power to provoke or even unsettle viewers, which I believe encourages deeper thinking," she said. "Over time, this preference has gradually shaped my own style."

Wu chooses to present classic texts through visuals because they deliver a more immediate impact compared to words, even though words linger longer in the mind.

"Nowadays, many people don't have the time to slowly savor literary works, so they might need a more intense way to grasp its essence and charm," Wu said. "Text is the nourishment while visuals act as a pathway — but both ultimately lead to the author's consciousness."

However, Wu still has regrets about her work. She finds it impossible to perfectly translate the vivid images in her mind onto the canvas.

"Every time I draw, I feel frustrated that I can't just copy and paste what's in my head directly onto the iPad. It would be so much more spectacular if I could," she said.

"That's why I'm always looking forward to my next piece."