Scentory Hong Kong approached me with a unique commission: to select a book close to my heart and create an illustration inspired by it. My artwork was then featured on a beautifully crafted glass pot, housing a bespoke scented candle.
I chose Journey by Moonlight by Antal Szerb, one of my favourite Hungarian authors. The novel follows Mihály, who, while honeymooning in Italy, impulsively abandons his new wife to confront the ghosts of his past and reconcile with his present.
The orange-scented candle they created perfectly captures the essence of Mihály’s journey—both introspective and adventurous—set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Italian countryside.
