‘NEVER LET ME GO’ - KAZUO ISHIGURO

For the Folio Society illustration awards 2026

An illustration titled based on Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel ‘Never Let Me Go’ for my entry to the 2026 Folio Society Illustration Awards.

My piece is inspired by the following text, taken from the first chapter of the book:

‘The boys, now laughing openly, started to run off towards the South Playing Field. Tommy took a few strides after them [but] he soon stopped and stood there, glaring after them, his face scarlet.’

Created digitally on Procreate.