The Moon's Birthday-Etching 《月亮的生日》蚀刻画

The Moon’s Birthday is a children’s story centered on imagination, longing, and the quiet magic of wishes. Created through the medium of copperplate etching, the project weaves together a narrative where mythology and childhood wonder meet.

The story begins with a child who dreams of celebrating the Moon’s birthday. Although he cannot reach the sky, he tries countless ways to express his sincerity, hoping the Moon will hear him. His determination eventually moves the Moon Goddess, who sends a warm, glowing star to guide him to the Moon and fulfill his wish.

In this project, I re-imagine traditional Chinese moon symbolism—such as the Mid-Autumn Festival, mooncakes, and the legend of Chang’e—as elements of a contemporary, poetic, and childlike fantasy. Through delicate etched lines, I aim to evoke a sense of timelessness: something ancient yet gentle, mythic yet intimate.

The Moon’s Birthday is more than an early picture-book concept; it is a journey about reaching the impossible through imagination. It records my exploration of how printmaking can reshape cultural symbols and how a child’s pure desire can transform the world into a place filled with quiet miracles.
《月亮的生日》是一个以想象力、渴望和许愿的静谧魔力为核心的儿童故事。该项目运用铜版蚀刻技法，将神话与童真交织成一幅动人的故事。

故事始于一个梦想庆祝月亮生日的孩子。尽管他无法触及天空，但他尝试了无数种方式来表达自己的诚意，希望月亮能够听到。他的坚持最终感动了月亮女神，女神派来一颗温暖闪耀的星星，指引他飞向月亮，实现了他的愿望。

在这个项目中，我重新诠释了中国传统的月亮象征——例如中秋节、月饼和嫦娥的传说——将其融入当代诗意盎然、充满童趣的奇幻世界。通过细腻的蚀刻线条，我力求唤起一种永恒之感：既古老又温柔，既神秘又亲切。

《月亮的生日》不仅仅是一个早期的绘本概念；它是一段关于通过想象力抵达不可能之境的旅程。它记录了我探索版画如何重塑文化符号，以及孩子纯真的愿望如何将世界变成一个充满静谧奇迹的地方。