King Henry IV
Editorial Illustration - Series
2026
Melody Xiong, New York, NY
e: melodyxiongart@gmail.com
w: melodyxiong.com
Program: Illustration
School: School of Visual Arts
Shakespeare's King Henry IV, Part One. The series follows Prince Hal's journey from youthful recklessness to a dignified heir, making his transformation all the more powerful for the King and his subjects to witness. Reflecting Shakespeare's text, the illustrations explore the costs and rewards of war, honour, masculinity, and the transition into adulthood.