Ashizuri Aquarium by panpanya
A collection of quirky, sometimes surreal short stories, some of them inspired by the author's travels, most of them centered on a plainly-drawn girl discovering the world, with a focus on marine biology.
What's immediately striking is the artstyle, be it for its variety in moods and tools used, shifting from graphite to rougher-looking charcoal to even watercolor, each conveying a different atmosphere, than its execution, such as contrasting the mostly simple-looking characters with detailed backgrounds, thus highlighting both of them. Although it can be messy at times, the art is absolutely wonderful at conveying the sense of discovery, fantasy and wonder that comes from the various sceneries witnessed by the characters.
Of course, that is not to say that the manga is little more than a showcase of illustrations, as the stories contained within can be thoughtful as well, touching upon themes such as nature, environment, pollution, science and more, all with a touch of placid surrealism served by its artstyle.
Ashizuri Aquarium is an interesting experimental work that's sure to stirr one's sense of discovery and imagination through its quirkiness.
Give it a shot!