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Illustration by Haina Liu
Adam and Eve’s Forbidden Apple In this piece, the apple symbolizes the origin of temptation and the awakening of human morality. Set in the Garden of Eden, a serpent coils into the shape of an apple, luring Adam and Eve toward their fateful choice. This illustration explores the tension between innocence and the pursuit of knowledge, showing how one seemingly simple act can lead to profound consequences.
Illustration by Haina Liu
Idun’s Golden Apple of Immortality This piece draws on Norse mythology, where golden apples grant the gods eternal youth. A radiant apple transforms into a human-like figure, surrounded by swirling divine energy. Through this image, the apple becomes a symbol of vitality and humanity’s timeless longing for immortality and renewal, framed within a serene, sacred landscape.
Illustration by Haina Liu
Snow White’s Poison Apple The story of Snow White reveals how beauty can conceal danger. In this illustration, the witch’s twisted form emerges from smoke above a glossy, perfect-looking apple that is secretly rotting inside. This piece reflects on how jealousy and deception often hide behind charming appearances, creating a visual tension between surface perfection and hidden decay.
Illustration by Haina Liu
Newton’s Apple Inspired by the legend of Newton and gravity, this illustration depicts a floating apple surrounded by gravitational rings and star patterns. As Newton falls downward, his form becomes more defined, symbolizing the formation of scientific understanding. Here, the apple serves as a metaphor for insight—the moment when simple observation leads to a revolutionary breakthrough about the laws of nature.
Illustration by Haina Liu
Alan Turing’s Apple This piece honors Alan Turing, the father of modern computing, by connecting his story to the iconic bitten apple. Light from the bomb machine forms a glowing Apple logo, while Turing leans quietly beside it, holding an untouched apple. This work reflects on how innovation often comes at a great personal cost, blending themes of brilliance, injustice, and enduring legacy.
Illustration by Haina Liu
An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away This piece connects the apple with themes of health, daily life, and well-being. A child sits at a table filled with fresh foods, while a softly glowing apple-shaped pot illuminates the entire scene. The illustration highlights how small, mindful choices—such as attentive eating—can gradually strengthen vitality over time, celebrating nourishment as an essential form of self-care.
Illustration by Haina Liu
One Bad Apple Spoils the Bunch In this darker portrayal, a rotten apple leaks dark fluid into fresh fruit, symbolizing how negativity and corruption can spread through a community. Worms and a snake emerge from the rot, highlighting the destructive ripple effect of unchecked harm. This illustration serves as a cautionary image about maintaining integrity and vigilance within groups.
Illustration by Haina Liu
The Apple of Discord Based on the myth that sparked the Trojan War, this illustration shows three goddesses racing toward a floating golden apple. Each is identified by her own symbolic animal and color: Hera (red/gold, eagle), Athena (silver/blue, owl), and Aphrodite (pink/white, swan). The dynamic tension of the scene captures how envy and competition can fracture relationships and lead to devastating consequences.

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