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bubble pond

The essence of the illustration project lies in the desire to revisit the past and offer support to one's former self—a gesture born from a recognition of past shortcomings in receiving such support. This endeavor represents a deeply personal... More

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dance!dance!dance!

In this dream, the protagonist frolics in the forest with a group of small animals, revealing that proximity to nature serves as the protagonist's method of stress relief.

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exchange

The ninth dream depicts how societal labels can both assist individuals in finding their sense of identity and obscure their true selves. It illustrates a journey of self-discovery, where in a dream, the protagonist communicates with their inner... More

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hug in dream

This dream recounts the protagonist embracing a departed loved one in the dream, who is wearing the sweater that left the deepest impression on the protagonist in reality

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Pomegranate Blossoms

This seventh dream depicts the protagonist gaining new strength and vitality in the dream, accompanied by blessings for the emergence of a renewed self.

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run！run！run！

this dream is about the protagonist running in the wheat field, being chased by some emotions that the protagonist cannot face temporarily in reality.

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small? The Knight of Grand Dreams

This dream revolves around a pet serving as a sort of spiritual knight, bridging the gap between reality and dreams. It depicts the pet as a knight surrounding the protagonist in the dream, aiding them in confronting life's challenges.

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The Fear of Being Watched

This dream narrates how the protagonist, in reality, fears making eye contact with others, leading to the manifestation of a giant eye staring at her in the dream.

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The Symphony Orchestra of Dreams

This dream is about a lucid dream where the protagonist, in a creative and enjoyable dream, communicates pleasant messages to the outside world through REM (rapid eye movement).

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Time Agent

This dream was about a conversation I had with an old friend with who I no longer had contact in a late afternoon room, and about a smile I had never said or seen before

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Xiangru Nie aka. Apai

illustration

“Step into Summernight explores the symbiotic relationship between human beings and dreams and how dreams can carry the mind to heal the deepest thoughts of the human heart.”

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Step into Summernight

Step into Summernight explores the symbiotic relationship between human beings and dreams and how dreams can carry the mind to heal the deepest thoughts of the human heart.

bubble pond

The essence of the illustration project lies in the desire to revisit the past and offer support to one's former self—a gesture born from a recognition of past shortcomings in receiving such support. This endeavor represents a deeply personal... More

dance!dance!dance!

In this dream, the protagonist frolics in the forest with a group of small animals, revealing that proximity to nature serves as the protagonist's method of stress relief.

exchange

The ninth dream depicts how societal labels can both assist individuals in finding their sense of identity and obscure their true selves. It illustrates a journey of self-discovery, where in a dream, the protagonist communicates with their inner... More

hug in dream

This dream recounts the protagonist embracing a departed loved one in the dream, who is wearing the sweater that left the deepest impression on the protagonist in reality

Pomegranate Blossoms

This seventh dream depicts the protagonist gaining new strength and vitality in the dream, accompanied by blessings for the emergence of a renewed self.

run！run！run！

this dream is about the protagonist running in the wheat field, being chased by some emotions that the protagonist cannot face temporarily in reality.

small? The Knight of Grand Dreams

This dream revolves around a pet serving as a sort of spiritual knight, bridging the gap between reality and dreams. It depicts the pet as a knight surrounding the protagonist in the dream, aiding them in confronting life's challenges.

The Fear of Being Watched

This dream narrates how the protagonist, in reality, fears making eye contact with others, leading to the manifestation of a giant eye staring at her in the dream.

The Symphony Orchestra of Dreams

This dream is about a lucid dream where the protagonist, in a creative and enjoyable dream, communicates pleasant messages to the outside world through REM (rapid eye movement).

Time Agent

This dream was about a conversation I had with an old friend with who I no longer had contact in a late afternoon room, and about a smile I had never said or seen before

Work by

Xiangru Nie aka. Apai

“Step into Summernight explores the symbiotic relationship between human beings and dreams and how dreams can carry the mind to heal the deepest thoughts of the human heart.”