Oken: Childhood Memories of a Taiwanese Poet is adapted from Mountain Wind, Sea Rain, a classic autobiography of Yang Mu, one of Taiwan's most influential poets. In this work, Yang reflects on the spiritual events of his childhood and the enlightenment that inspired his pursuit of art. Oken is Yang’s childhood name. As a young boy, he is considerate and sensitive. When he encounters a master wood craftsman who creates deity statues, he undergoes a transformative journey.

Oken delves deep into the inner world of this literary master. Amidst the backdrop of bombing raids during World War II, the Chinese Nationalist government's occupation, the Hualien earthquake, and the authoritarian White Terror period, Yang Mu revisits his childhood through the lens of his forties.

Oken has garnered acclaim, winning the Newcomer Award at the Brussels Comic Strip Festival, and has been highly praised by European judges. This project marks a significant step for Taiwanese literature onto the international stage, showcasing a cross-border collaboration between Taiwan and France.

In Oken, illustrator Wu Shih-hung displays his profound talents in both Eastern and Western traditional painting. His dynamic imagery impressively captures movement and emotion. This comic, Wu’s first foray into the medium, conveys a poetic essence that harmonizes with Yang Mu's text, reflecting a search for the enchantment and mystery within his landscape and world.