Canvas & Chronicles by Aanya Shen

Fifth Journey Day 23: The Sound Between Steps

Fifth Journey Day 23: The Sound Between Steps

Aanya Shen

Date: May 31, 2025Location: Egilsstaðir, Iceland This afternoon, I walked along the edge of Lagarfljót. The river moved quietly and powerfully — neither fast nor slow, but unstoppable. The town...

Fifth Journey Day 23: The Sound Between Steps

Aanya Shen

Date: May 31, 2025Location: Egilsstaðir, Iceland This afternoon, I walked along the edge of Lagarfljót. The river moved quietly and powerfully — neither fast nor slow, but unstoppable. The town...

Fifth Journey Day 22: The Dog Passed Without Pause

Fifth Journey Day 22: The Dog Passed Without Pause

Aanya Shen

Date: May 30, 2025Location: Ísafjörður, Iceland I arrived in Ísafjörður this morning. It's a small place that felt like a hidden gem surrounded by sea and mountains. The path down...

Fifth Journey Day 22: The Dog Passed Without Pause

Aanya Shen

Date: May 30, 2025Location: Ísafjörður, Iceland I arrived in Ísafjörður this morning. It's a small place that felt like a hidden gem surrounded by sea and mountains. The path down...

Fifth Journey Day 21: Lines Without Destination

Fifth Journey Day 21: Lines Without Destination

Aanya Shen

Date: May 29, 2025Location: Akureyri, Iceland The day went by slowly, as if it were a drawing made with watered ink. I walked along the harbor path, wrapped in my...

Fifth Journey Day 21: Lines Without Destination

Aanya Shen

Date: May 29, 2025Location: Akureyri, Iceland The day went by slowly, as if it were a drawing made with watered ink. I walked along the harbor path, wrapped in my...

Fifth Journey Day 20: Untranslated Margins

Fifth Journey Day 20: Untranslated Margins

Aanya Shen

Date: May 28, 2025Location: Reykjavík, Iceland This afternoon, I walked slowly through the old harbor district. I had my sketchbook with me, and I had my coat zipped all the...

Fifth Journey Day 20: Untranslated Margins

Aanya Shen

Date: May 28, 2025Location: Reykjavík, Iceland This afternoon, I walked slowly through the old harbor district. I had my sketchbook with me, and I had my coat zipped all the...

Fifth Journey Day 19: Horizon Withheld

Fifth Journey Day 19: Horizon Withheld

Aanya Shen

Date: May 27, 2025Location: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland I spent most of the day walking north, away from the airstrip and towards the edge of the ice sheet. The path wasn't marked,...

Fifth Journey Day 19: Horizon Withheld

Aanya Shen

Date: May 27, 2025Location: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland I spent most of the day walking north, away from the airstrip and towards the edge of the ice sheet. The path wasn't marked,...

Fifth Journey Day 18: The Dog Did Not Turn

Fifth Journey Day 18: The Dog Did Not Turn

Aanya Shen

Date: May 26, 2025Location: Sisimiut, Greenland This morning, I followed the path that goes along the ridge, just past the last row of houses. It felt like stepping out of...

Fifth Journey Day 18: The Dog Did Not Turn

Aanya Shen

Date: May 26, 2025Location: Sisimiut, Greenland This morning, I followed the path that goes along the ridge, just past the last row of houses. It felt like stepping out of...