Iron Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design · 2019
Metamorphosis III Video Animation and Dance
by Lampo Leong, Yanjinzi Gao and Xianxin Ye
- A' Design Award 2019 Iron Winner in Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design
- Awarded April 15, 2019
- CLIENT: Centre for Arts and Design, University of Macau, Macao
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 11,893
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About Metamorphosis III Video Animation and Dance
Through incorporating animated imagery from contemporary ink painting, this animation and interdisciplinary work aspires to evoke a transcendental experience of the cosmic force, a glimpse into the crucible of genesis. Energies shift and explode to create serenity in an electric manner. Light emanates from darkness, symbolizing spiritual rebirth. Reflecting a reverence for both the spirits of Tao and the Sublime, this work celebrates the dynamic energies that give birth to new life, new planets, and new stars.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- Through incorporating animated imagery from contemporary ink painting, this animation aspires to evoke a transcendental experience of the cosmic force, a glimpse into the crucible of genesis. Energies shift and explode to create serenity in an electric manner. Light emanates from darkness, symbolizing spiritual rebirth. Reflecting a reverence for both the spirits of Tao and the Sublime, this work celebrates the dynamic energies that give birth to new life, new planets, and new stars.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 07:49 performance. The footages of the video animation are created by ink painting materials, a unique medium from ancient China.
- Tags
- Ink animation, Chinese calligraphy, ink painting, interdisciplinary dance performance with animation
- Production Technology
- Video animation generated from the unique medium of ink painting. This interdisciplinary work incorporates dancers and body movement with video animation projected on a 10m x 5m LED panel on stage.
- Design Challenge
- The synthesis of animated ink images, music and the body movement is the biggest challenge in this interdisciplinary production.
- Project Duration
- 07:49, University Hall, University of Macau, Macao
- Operation Flow
- This could be a video animation for exhibition and screening, and it could also be part of a multidisciplinary dance performance with video projection on a large LED panel on stage or in a museum/gallery installation.
- Research
- Using ink painting to produce the footages then use Adobe Premiere for animation production. Work with choreographer and dancers to integrate body movement with ink animation.
- Inspiration
- This work is inspired by contemporary ink painting, Chinese calligraphy, cosmic force, dynamic energies, crucible of genesis, Taoism philosophy, as well as the spirit of the Sublime.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Artistic Director Lampo Leong, Photographer Tiantian Huan, 2018
Image #2: Artistic Director / Photographer Lampo Leong, 2018
Image #3: Illustrator / Photographer Lampo Leong, 2018
Image #4: Illustrator / Photographer Lampo Leong, 2018
Image #5: Artistic Director Lampo Leong, Photographer Tiantian Huan, 2018 - Patents
- Lampo Leong, 2018