"Yuanyang Lover" (鸳鸯蝴蝶派)
// BLURB //
She moved through life with an almost otherworldly grace, her eyes reflecting a depth that seemed to pierce through the crimson veil of reality. Possessing the gift of discernment, she saw beyond mere appearances, uncovering truths hidden in shadows. Her intuition was a quiet whisper, guiding her with an uncanny precision. She navigated the complexities of existence with serene confidence, her presence a reminder of the mysterious and timeless wisdom that lies beneath the surface of everyday life.
She embodied the essence of Trojan priestess Cassandra, who was blessed with the gift of prophecy by the god Apollo. As the Greek myth goes, he was enamored by her beauty and sought her affection. When she rejected his advances, she was cursed so that no one would ever believe her predictions. Despite foreseeing the fall of Troy her warnings were ignored. And yet, her vision remained clear.
Much like Cassandra, the Yuanyang Lover bore the weight of her intuition with dignity. She understood that the true value of her blessing lay not in being believed but in staying true to her sight. Her purpose exemplified an enduring insight, continuing to inspire those who dare crossed her path.
She moved through life with an almost otherworldly grace, her eyes reflecting a depth that seemed to pierce through the crimson veil of reality. Possessing the gift of discernment, she saw beyond mere appearances, uncovering truths hidden in shadows. Her intuition was a quiet whisper, guiding her with an uncanny precision. She navigated the complexities of existence with serene confidence, her presence a reminder of the mysterious and timeless wisdom that lies beneath the surface of everyday life.
She embodied the essence of Trojan priestess Cassandra, who was blessed with the gift of prophecy by the god Apollo. As the Greek myth goes, he was enamored by her beauty and sought her affection. When she rejected his advances, she was cursed so that no one would ever believe her predictions. Despite foreseeing the fall of Troy her warnings were ignored. And yet, her vision remained clear.
Much like Cassandra, the Yuanyang Lover bore the weight of her intuition with dignity. She understood that the true value of her blessing lay not in being believed but in staying true to her sight. Her purpose exemplified an enduring insight, continuing to inspire those who dare crossed her path.
EDITION, MEDIA, SIZE & WEIGHT
Unique edition, Shanghai 2023
RGB LED display, acrylic painting on Vietnamese linen embedded in hand cast resin, black-stained teakwood frame
71.8(W)×191.8(H)×5.5(D) cm // 42.75 kg
CRATE SIZE & WEIGHT
87(W)×207(H)×18(D) cm // 86 kg
EXPOSURE
“Cyberfeminity” at island6 Shanghai
CREDITS
Zhang Tianyi 张天依 (model) • Shengqiu Li 李生秋 (painting) • Nick Hersey (painting) • Yeung Sin Ching 杨倩菁 (production supervisor) • Thomas Charvériat (art direction & animation) • Tiara Alvarado-Leon (blurb)
Unique edition, Shanghai 2023
RGB LED display, acrylic painting on Vietnamese linen embedded in hand cast resin, black-stained teakwood frame
71.8(W)×191.8(H)×5.5(D) cm // 42.75 kg
CRATE SIZE & WEIGHT
87(W)×207(H)×18(D) cm // 86 kg
EXPOSURE
“Cyberfeminity” at island6 Shanghai
CREDITS
Zhang Tianyi 张天依 (model) • Shengqiu Li 李生秋 (painting) • Nick Hersey (painting) • Yeung Sin Ching 杨倩菁 (production supervisor) • Thomas Charvériat (art direction & animation) • Tiara Alvarado-Leon (blurb)
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