Canadian writer and cartoonist Kawai Shen uses colourful ideas and vivid words to encapsulate her thoughts on life, literature, fashion and more. Shortlisted for the 2021 Metatron Prize in the fiction category and having written for platforms such as Vestoj, The Whitney Review and The Walrus, Kawai muses on intriguing topics, such as the captivating effects of lipstick, perfume or books, with her enchanting words. In her writing, she examines why and how certain objects conjure emotional and physical reactions that are intensely sensual, inviting you to intimately ponder along with her.