After reading , the Arrival by Shuan Tan, I was very surprised to read such a well illustrated graphic novel. Whenever the word comic is first uttered by anyone, i automatically think of the discription of a book, with images, a narrative and some dialogues. However, this comic , which had been illustrated so well with such a brilliant narrative storyline would have been wasted if the artist had given it any dialogues.
As I understand it, the plot revolves around main protagonist who along with his family leave their country in search for more peaceful life style. The illustrations that are created here are stunning and are well visualized. Even the changing shape of clouds, and rendering of the darker and lighter shades of the shadows is well created. Unlike other comics, Shaun Tan, has applied his skills of anatomy and study of light and shadows in a more realistic manner. It would not be too farfetched to say this comic, The arrival, could also transcend into different mediums such as a silent movie, or a short TV show. The narrative of the arrival, is quite a serious aspect of the comic, as it could be interpreted into many event and connect with different viewer in different perspective. Some may relate to it as the immigration process back when US was newly found. while others may place it into their their own perspective.
As per my view, I like to see it as, a journey of a man, who had lost his family along the way of them leaving their homeland. And thier struggles to find each other in the new, unfamiliar place where they dont know the language, and over coming the language barrier by sharing his rough drawings with strangers to have a better understanding of what he looks for.
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