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Balhae Design di Personaggi by Ziwan Li
Balhae Design di Personaggi by Ziwan Li
Balhae Design di Personaggi by Ziwan Li
Balhae Design di Personaggi by Ziwan Li
Balhae Design di Personaggi by Ziwan Li

Ferro Arte Digitale · 2024

Balhae Design di Personaggi

by Ziwan Li

  • A' Design Award di Ferro 2024 in Arte Digitale
  • CLIENT: Ziwan Li
  • Estimated Number of Design Views: 53,254
  • Verification code B16451F104 · Verify this award
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About Balhae Design di Personaggi

Il contesto del progetto segue l'apprendista Junghyae e il suo mentore, Maestro Yoo, convocati al villaggio di Gyeru per bandire gli spiriti dal mare. Il loro viaggio svela la cultura e le pratiche mistiche di Balhae. Questo progetto di character design rende omaggio alla civiltà di Balhae, fondendo storia e fantasia. Il fascino dell'artista per la storia, la cultura e la moda non solo conferisce a questo progetto di design un appeal estetico e una narrazione funzionale, ma aggiunge anche un senso di peso storico e un tocco di poesia.

About the A' Design Award di Ferro

Balhae Design di Personaggi ha vinto l'A' Design Award di Ferro, un riconoscimento prestigioso conferito a buoni design che soddisfano i requisiti professionali e industriali attesi da creazioni ben progettate. I vincitori di Ferro dimostrano la grande abilità, l'elevata specializzazione, la comprensione esperta e la capacità creativa dei loro creatori. Ci si aspetta che Balhae Design di Personaggi sia una creazione molto apprezzata, ammirata e amata, pratica e innovativa. Questo design vincitore dell'A' Design Award di Ferro integra le migliori pratiche del settore e ha caratteristiche tecniche competenti legate a know-how e talento. Balhae Design di Personaggi è rispettato per la sua accuratezza ed è progettato per offrire miglioramenti della qualità della vita che aiutano a rendere il mondo un posto migliore.

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Unique Properties
Set in the flourishing ancient kingdom of Balhae, 926 CE, this story follows apprentice Junghyae and her mentor, Master Yoo, called to Gyeru village. Tasked with banishing spirits from the shallow seas to ensure safe mermaid hunting for the locals, their journey illuminates the era's rich culture and mystical practices. This character design project is a visual homage to Balhae's lost civilization, blending history and fantasy through art.
Dimensions & Packaging
size: 127 cm * 127 cm, 300 dpi
Tags
2D, Character Design, Digital Arts, Fantasy, History
Production Technology
Character designs in this series are designed with pencil and rendered in Procreate software and Photoshop CC software.
Design Challenge
Balhae was a historical kingdom that was conquered by the Khitans in 926 CE. Its legacy is somewhat enigmatic due to the scarcity of surviving artifacts, artworks, or detailed contemporary accounts about its culture, as it faded from history centuries ago. Undertaking a project to resurrect Balhae's rich cultural tapestry without abundant reference material was a formidable challenge.
Research
To reconstruct the lost civilization of Balhae authentically, I extensively researched historical descriptions, geographical studies, and neighboring societies. This included delving into customs, religious practices, military strength, and climate conditions of nearby regions like the Tang Dynasty, Khitans, Koguryo, Paekche, and Silla. Synthesizing this data, I engaged in speculation to envision Balhae's unique cultural identity, creating a credible representation of its vibrant society. This project aimed to honor Balhae's historical significance and imagine the daily lives of its people.
Inspiration
The artist is deeply fascinated by the nuances of history, culture, and historical fashion. They delved into the history of the lost kingdom of Balhae, marveling at the richness and vibrancy of a culture that thrived thousands of years ago. They felt a profound sense of loss for such cultures that have vanished in the tides of history. Inspired by Balhae's legacy, they embarked on a creative journey to resurrect this long-forgotten culture through a fantasy narrative.
Project Duration
2 months, Los Angeles, January 2022
Operation Flow
The key of this design lies in reviving lost cultures through a meticulous fusion of imagination and the scant textual references sourced by the artist from academic literature, paintings, and sculptures of neighboring countries associated with the lost culture. By imaginatively blending these elements, the artist breathes life into the forgotten cultural narratives.
Patents
Image #1: Image Ziwan Li, Master Yoo Traveling Outfit, 2022.
Image #2: Image Ziwan Li, Apprentice Junghyae, 2022.
Image #3: Image Ziwan Li, Apprentice Junghyae Ritual Outfit, 2022. 2022.
Image #4: Image Ziwan Li, Mermaid, 2022.
Image Credits
Image #1: Image Ziwan Li, Master Yoo Traveling Outfit, 2022.
Image #2: Image Ziwan Li, Apprentice Junghyae, 2022.
Image #3: Image Ziwan Li, Apprentice Junghyae Ritual Outfit, 2022. 2022.
Image #4: Image Ziwan Li, Mermaid, 2022.

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