Iron 2025

Night Tale

by Wenxu Zhao for Strawberry Fish Girl

This illustration series invites viewers on a whimsical summer night journey, seamlessly blending fairy tales and inner monologues. At its heart is the Strawberry Fish Girl, a spiritual reflection of the artist and an invitation for viewers to explore unbounded realms of imagination. Throughout her nocturnal adventure, encounters with animals become vivid metaphors: a tiger symbolizes vibrant pursuit, while a peacock with stardust eyes captures the enduring glow of hope. These motifs are not static symbols but dynamic prisms, reflecting viewers' unspoken dreams.

Questions & Answers

What are the standard dimensions and resolution specified for each piece in the Night Tale Illustration series?

Answer

Night Tale is sized at 17 by 22 inches and 600 dpi.

Which software tools were used to digitally create Night Tale Illustration?

Answer

Night Tale was digitally created using Photoshop and other graphic design software.

In which year and city was Night Tale Illustration originally created?

Answer

Night Tale was originally created in New York City in 2022.

When and where was Night Tale Illustration revised?

Answer

Night Tale was revised in New Jersey in 2024.

Which client commissioned Night Tale Illustration?

Answer

Night Tale was created for Strawberry Fish Girl.

What award did Night Tale Illustration receive in 2025?

Answer

Night Tale was awarded Iron in A' Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Award in 2025.

What character serves as the central figure in Night Tale Illustration?

Answer

Night Tale features the Strawberry Fish Girl as its central character.

Through which display methods can the Night Tale Illustration series be showcased?

Answer

Night Tale can be showcased as traditional artworks in an exhibition, projected onto large outdoor screens on summer nights, or enveloping all four walls of an expansive indoor space.

Iron A' Design Award Winner