Balhae Дизајн на ликови by Ziwan Li is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Железна награда A' Design Award in Дигитална уметност Competition Category.
ЖелезнаДигитална уметност· 2024
Balhae Дизајн на ликови
by Ziwan Li
Client: Ziwan Li
Железна награда A' Design Award Winner in Дигитална уметност Category
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About Balhae Дизајн на ликови
Позадината на проектот ја следи чиракот Јунгхае и нејзиниот ментор, Мајстор Ју, повикани во село Ѓеру за да ги протераат духовите од морињата. Нивното патување ја открива културата и мистичните практики на Балхае. Овој проект за дизајн на ликови оддава почит на цивилизацијата на Балхае, спојувајќи историја и фантазија. Фасцинацијата на уметникот со историјата, културата и модата не само што го прожима овој дизајнерски проект со естетска привлечност и функционално раскажување, туку додава и чувство за историска тежина и нотка на поезија.
The Recognition
About the Железна награда A' Design Award
Balhae Дизајн на ликови е добитник на Железната награда A' Design Award, престижно признание што се доделува на добри дизајни што ги исполнуваат професионалните и индустриските барања очекувани од добро дизајнирани творби. Железните добитници ја покажуваат големата вештина, високата специјализација, стручното разбирање и креативниот капацитет на нивните творци. Се очекува Balhae Дизајн на ликови да биде високо ценета, восхитувана и сакана творба што е практична и иновативна. Овој дизајн со Железна награда ги интегрира најдобрите индустриски практики и има компетентни технички карактеристики поврзани со знаење и талент. Balhae Дизајн на ликови е почитуван за својата темелност и е дизајниран да го подобри квалитетот на животот и да помогне светот да стане подобро место.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- 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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