Human
An illustrated story book about the relationship between Hook and Human.
Hooks are the useful pieces of metal that support our jackets, hang our potted plants and provide convenient storage solutions in the kitchen and the closet. They help us construct buildings, catch fish and climb mountains. They are bends in paths and rivers. To hook something is to grab it, latch on to it, connect to it. Our fingers and arms curl around objects that we lift, grab and pull; our hair twists and wraps around itself even when it has the mildest curl; our ears curve out to catch sound and support eyeglasses.
Contrarily, in a world with no hooks, living organisms are blobs, plantlife are rods, there is no curvature, no ability to hang, grasp or pull whether in action or in language. In effect, without hooks, everything would be different.
This narrative hopes to highlight the breadth of applications in which hook exists. Hook is not only a tool of convenience, but also an innate shape in landscape, body and thought.
Emilie grew up in Prince George BC where she spent a large part of her childhood as a cat. She is currently interested in creating engaging experiences through design, storytelling and illustration.
Hook moves into Human’s hair where it twists and turns into one big knot, which is rather painful for Human who has to shave his hair off.
Hook grows bigger into the wave and crashes into the city.
A scientist raises her hands in evil delight; and a bad pirate acquires his nickname.
Hook wanders into a cat and curls itself up on Human’s lap, but then drips back into human’s body when the cat digs its claws into Human’s skin.
Soon, Human’s fingers cramp into fists, his legs bend inwards, and his elbows tuck.
Hook slides down the umbrella, into human’s hands and arms which allows Human to hold hands.
