Shan Hai Jing 山海经
Virtual Reality installation: The Classic of Mountains and Seas is situated between mythology and reality, documenting the geographical and cultural aspects of pre-Qin China, while imagining a great variety of creatures that’s like a Chinese version of Ovid’s Metamorphosis. The project uses Tilt Brush to recreate these mythological creatures that also live in a virtual realm. Technology makes the translation process intuitive. The software Tilt Brush documents the drawing process, while the flow of time could be visualized and crystalized as the drawing process is replayed. This installation opens up wonderful possibilities of visually translating literature that holds great artistic and social potentials: Abstract but amazing models such as Borge’s El Aleph, Dante’s Inferno could be visualized. For educational purposes, such projects could promote the learning processes for students and especially those who are affected by reading disabilities.
The Battle Between Chi You and Ying Long
Chi You, with the giants, Jiuli tribes and evil spirits, rebelled against the Yellow Emperor at Zhuolu plains. Both sides used magical powers, but Chi You had the advantage of forged swords and halberds. In this scene, Chiyou fought bravely against his opponent Ying Long, a dragon.
Longnv
The daughter of the dragon king that ruled over the East Sea.
Xingtian
"Xingtian and the Supreme God Di came to this place and struggled against each other for ultimate power. The Supreme God cut off Xingtian's head and buried him at Eternally Auspicious Mountain. Xiangtian's nipples then transformed into eyes, and his navel became a mouth. He performs a dance with an axe and shield."
Hulijing
The fox spirit that could transform into human form with a beautiful and seductive appearance. “The celestial fox has nine tails and a golden color. It serves in the Palace of the Sun and Moon and has its own fu (talisman) and a jiao ritual. It can transcend yin and yang.”