This project represents my personal graphic and narrative reinterpretation of the popular fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood, made famous by the versions of Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm. Here, the plot takes an unexpected turn, challenging conventions and playing with the collective imagination: the wolf, traditionally depicted as the symbol of evil, loses its dark role and becomes a timid and frightened creature. When Little Red Riding Hood, with innocence and curiosity, offers a friendly glance, the wolf, far from being a predator, flees in terror, seeking refuge from the very child it is supposed to menace.

This new version of the story, built around the motto "because not always is the wolf the villain of the story," aims to debunk the ancient myth of the wolf as a malevolent being. In reality, this animal is now also at risk of extinction. Through this project, I aim to temper and invert the common stereotypes of Good and Evil that are often passed down to us, proposing a deeper and more nuanced reflection on the nature of characters.

On a chromatic level, the project relies on powerful contrasts: the intense red of Little Red Riding Hood’s cloak and the deep black of the wolf dominate the scene, while the rest of the setting is shaded in mid-tones of gray. This approach highlights the two protagonists, especially Little Red Riding Hood, who shines like a beacon within the scenes.

The project is printed on a large A2 sheet, which, when folded upon itself, transforms into a long visual strip for sequential reading. Available in both Italian and English, this work offers a new perspective, where light and shadow, innocence and fear, intertwine in a delicate balance.