I worked with artist Cindy Wang on the production of this video for her solo exhibition titled: The Story of Shapes. The video showcases a modern interpretation of Chinese Zodiac Animals; The concept of the video shows the infinite possibilities of combining different shapes to form new characters. The final video was displayed in the exhibition space by projection and became a source of interaction for audiences too.

Long ago, in ancient China, people have drawn inspiration from the natural world to create a written language made up of pictograms and symbols. These images were known as Bone and Shell inscriptions The sun was a round circle, the moon was a crescent, the mountains were made up of triangles. These shapes were used to form characters. 

Drawing from its ancient history and legacy, the Story of Shapes is an imaginative exploration of shapes and colors to form Chinese Zodiac animals and Chinese characters. Also inspired by the simplicity and abstract shapes of the Bauhaus movement, this exhibition hopes to create a new appreciation for traditional Chinese Zodiac animals and Chinese characters by portraying them in a new and contemporary light. The project also uses colors found in traditional Chinese ink paintings. In so doing, the Story of Shapes aims to make age-old Chinese stories and cultures accessible to everyone of all ages and cultures. 

The Story of Shapes exhibition runs from 2 January to 24 May 2020 at the Pier 2 Art District in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Music Credits:
Sun Tan Lines by Florian Decros

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