LOOK AT THE DEER!

Bi Li Ge (China)

How the idea for your silent story was born?

There have been countless tales and stories about deer throughout human history. From ancient rock paintings to folklore, deer have been represented in many different ways. One day, while watching a TV show about rock paintings, I felt inspired to create a silent book that brings their enduring spirit to life.

What's the story about?

The story follows a deer from a rock painting. When a sudden natural disaster damages the rock and its artwork, the deer miraculously escapes. On its journey, it wanders through diverse landscapes, including mountains, grasslands, and deserts, before eventually returning to the familiar rock, where it joyfully reunites with its friends and family.

Why have you decided to enter the contest?

I have been working as a cartoonist for many years, creating illustrations for children’s magazines and books. In recent years, I got interested in pictorial and silent books, and I have been working on creating my own. Entering this contest felt like the perfect opportunity to share my work and take the next step in my journey as an artis.

ABOUT BI LI GE

He works as an art teacher in the vocational college of Xilingol region in Inner Mongolia, China. Besides the work, he is also a cartoonist and an illustrator. For many years, he has been actively participating in various international cartoon contests and exhibitions worldwide where he got nominated and awarded many times. He paints in different styles, including humor cartoons, comics, and illustration. Throughout his artistic journey, he has painted in different themes, such as nature, environmental protection, society, and everyday life etc.In recent years, besides his cartoonist career he got interested in creating picture books. He also published several of his picture books and cartoon books.