Frost And Flame Kev Ua Yeeb Yam thiab Kev Tsim Theem by Lampo Leong, Yanxiu Zhao and Dan Wang

Frost And Flame Kev Ua Yeeb Yam thiab Kev Tsim Theem by Lampo Leong, Yanxiu Zhao and Dan Wang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Nyiaj in Tsim Kev Ua Yeeb Yam, Sam Thiaj, Zam thiab Qhov Chaw Ua Yeeb Yam Competition Category.

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Frost And Flame Kev Ua Yeeb Yam thiab Kev Tsim Theem

by Lampo Leong, Yanxiu Zhao and Dan Wang

Client: University of Macau Centre for Arts and Design

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The Design

About Frost And Flame Kev Ua Yeeb Yam thiab Kev Tsim Theem

Cov xim hloov ntawm cov xim txias mus rau cov xim sov, sawv cev rau qhov cuam tshuam phem ntawm lub ntiaj teb sov. Txawm li cas los xij, qhov rov khov dua ntawm cov ntawv qhuas thaum kawg ntawm kev ua yeeb yam muab ib qho kev cia siab me me, sawv cev rau lub hwj chim muaj peev xwm ntawm tib neeg txoj kev sib koom tes. Qhov kev sib xyaw tshwj xeeb no ntawm kev kos duab xim ib txwm muaj nrog kev paub txog ib puag ncig nce qib kev kos duab xim classical mus rau hauv lub voj voog ntawm kev kos duab niaj hnub, qhia txog nws lub zog thaum sib koom nrog cov lus ntawm lub cev ntawm kev seev cev niaj hnub hauv lub sijhawm digital.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Nyiaj

Frost And Flame Kev Ua Yeeb Yam thiab Kev Tsim Theem yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Nyiaj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev tshaj li qub uas muab rau cov qauv tsim qib siab, zoo nkauj thiab ua rau neeg xav tsis thoob. Cov neeg yeej Nyiaj yog cov haujlwm ci ntsa iab heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas qhia txog kev paub, kev txawj ntse thiab kev ntse ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Frost And Flame Kev Ua Yeeb Yam thiab Kev Tsim Theem xav tias yuav yog ib qho haujlwm zoo kawg nkaus uas tsim rau qhia, tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab tob. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Nyiaj no yog ib qho khoom tsim uas pom tseeb heev thiab neeg qhuas uas pab tau thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Frost And Flame Kev Ua Yeeb Yam thiab Kev Tsim Theem yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg coob xav tau, uas ua rau xav, coj kev xav zoo thiab ua rau xav tsis thoob thiab xav paub.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: As the video progresses, the color palette shifts from cool to warm, symbolizing the distressing impacts of global warming. However, the re-freezing of the text at the end of the dance provides a glimmer of hope, signifying the potential power of humanity's collective efforts. The creative fusion of traditional ink painting with environmental awareness brings this classical art form into the sphere of contemporary art, integrating with modern dance performance and emphasizing its transformation in the digital era.
Dimensions & Packaging: This is a 4m x 7.5m x 4.8m immersive installation with digital ink generative video art on a LED panel with acrylic mirrors on the walls, ceiling and floor as stage for modern dance performance.
Tags: Digital Art and Dance Performance, Immersive Installation with Dance, Interactive Installation with Dance, Contemporary Ink with Dance, Immersive Stage Design
Production Technology: This work began by hand-painted ink paintings on rice-paper. Next, converted these physical artworks into digital images using a high-resolution scanner. Finally, software such as TouchDesigner is used to create dynamic movements, blending traditional painting techniques with digital generative elements to achieve an immersive installation and unique stage design for modern dance performance.
Design Challenge: The transformation of classical and contemporary ink painting mediums and techniques into postmodern digital generative video art serves as an immersive installation and stage design for a modern dance performance.
Research: Scientists’ statistics and predictions suggest that global warming could lead to catastrophic consequences for humanity. This international environmental crisis demands collective action from individuals and countries worldwide. The immersive digital ink generative video art installation and stage design, created using digital ink, combines the distinctive texture of Chinese ink painting with the visual language of geometric abstraction and gestural abstraction to depict the transformation of a glacier from frost to flame. The transition in the color palette—from cool to warm tones—symbolizes the alarming effects of global warming. However, the re-freezing of text at the end of the video conveys a glimmer of hope, signifying the potential impact of collective global efforts. This innovative fusion of traditional ink painting with the concept of environmental consciousness propels this classical art form into the sphere of contemporary art, underscoring its relevance in the digital era. The immersive installation and dance performance not only reflect the profound wisdom of classical Chinese culture but also highlights humanity's collective responsibility. It demonstrates how traditional art forms can be revitalized and reimagined to address urgent global challenges, such as environmental conservation.
Inspiration: Scientists' statistics and predictions suggest that global warming could lead to catastrophic consequences for humanity. This international environmental crisis demands collective action from individuals and countries worldwide. The immersive digital ink generative video art installation and dance performance, through the distinctive texture of Chinese ink painting and the language of geometric abstraction and gestural abstraction, depicts the transformation of a glacier from frost to flame.
Project Duration: The project began in October 2024 in Macao and concluded in February 2025 in Shenzhen as part of the Glow Shenzhen Light Art Festival. This immersive installation and dance performance received the prestigious Gold Medal Award in the festival.
Operation Flow: An immersive digital generative video art installation as stage design for modern dance performance.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Lampo Leong, 2025.
Team Members: Lampo Leong
Yanxiu Zhao
Dan Wang
Changle Wang
Haozheng Wu
Image Credits: Image #1: Lampo Leong, 2025
Image #2: Lampo Leong, 2025
Image #3: Lampo Leong, 2025
Image #4: Lampo Leong, 2025
Image #5: Lampo Leong, 2025