Cylas Man
(he/him)
Cylas is a Hong Kong-born picture book illustrator currently based in Cambridge. Before pursuing an MA in Children’s Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art, he published his first picture book Oh Yeah! in Hong Kong.
Inspired by nature and overlooked world, his work combines layered processes with a raw but gentle visual language, often exploring subtle and sensitive themes. He enjoys working across both digital and traditional media, and is currently experimenting with printmaking techniques including screen printing, and mono print.
Website: https://www.cylasman.com/
Instagram: @cylas.thewaterbear
Email: cylas.mcy@gmail.com
In Search of Somewhere
The story follows a stray dog searching for fun and a homeless man struggling to fit into the city. Their shared hardships bring them together, and they find comfort in each other. In the end, the man stops wandering and finds peace.
Hungry 3,2,1
This countdown board book follows a hungry Big Bad Wolf who eats more and more, until he eats the wrong thing at the end.
The Wolf and The Little Goose
The wolf and the little goose grow up together in the forest. One day, the goose wants to explore the wider world, and they begin a journey together. Along the way, they encounter something strange in the wild, and their relationship begins to change.
