Series illustrations for the movie Deep Sea

The card centers on an ornamental depiction of towering waves, symbolizing the vast and dreamlike ocean of Deep Sea. At the crest of the wave, Shenxiu floats gently on her yellow duck swim ring, while Nanhe stands on the opposite shore with open arms, forming a quiet and tender moment suspended in time. Within the rolling sea, the silhouette of the “Deep Sea Restaurant” subtly emerges, and sea spirits drift through the midground, adding layers of movement and fantasy. The composition unfolds like a dream drifting across the subconscious.

As the first experimental piece in this series, the card does not yet focus on a specific scene or character from the film. Instead, it serves as an exploration of how Deep Sea can be translated into a card-based visual system. The design carries forward the film’s bold, imaginative spirit while integrating the symbolism, mystique, and ornamental richness of card culture. Through layered composition and spatial interplay, the piece hints at a broader narrative potential yet to be fully revealed.