五行 (The 5 Elements)
In my exploration of the artistic expression of the beauty of the five Chinese natural elements, they interrelated and influence each other.They are not just just five substances, but also five energy and five atmosphere.
I created five portraits of myself dressing up in the five symbolic colours and being with the five elements.I n the process of art making, I deeply felt the power and rhythm of the five elements of nature by interacting their natural form. Each element has unique characteristics, and they blend and depend on each other to form a rich and colourful natural landscape. This work is not only an artistic creation process, but also a profound experience of the mysteries of nature.
The way of my installation is used as a medium, showing the infusion of the the natural elements and human body. I chose to use chiffon as the fabric to be projected through both sides, projected the five portraits on one side and moving images of the five elements on the other side. Because of the thin, almost transparent feature of chiffon, both projections can be seen on either side, creating a layered image of the human body and the natural elements being one. I visualised the five elements within the body to create a visual blend and interweave, symbolising the fusion of inner and outer. I also used a fan to make the chiffon fabric swing slightly, adding a natural vitality to the work.
I want to express the combination of the five elements and the human body, we can see the natural elements in the human body, and we can also see human from the perspective of the five elements. Nature and human symbiosis, is one.
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Test installation
Made a few adjustments to both the photos and the video.
Love the material!
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Final outcome!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Self portrait of the photographer
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BTS of me being silly after shooting for 6 hrs
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Me wearing honeycomb paper thought it was a good idea. (It was not bad but it's not what I wanted, will definitely do some more experiments with the special material)
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potential shooting location
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Class scanning activities: me and Xintong
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