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Balhae Apẹrẹ Aworan-eniyan by Ziwan Li
Balhae Apẹrẹ Aworan-eniyan by Ziwan Li
Balhae Apẹrẹ Aworan-eniyan by Ziwan Li
Balhae Apẹrẹ Aworan-eniyan by Ziwan Li
Balhae Apẹrẹ Aworan-eniyan by Ziwan Li

Irin Iṣẹ́ Ọnà Dijítà · 2024

Balhae Apẹrẹ Aworan-eniyan

by Ziwan Li

  • Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award 2024 in Iṣẹ́ Ọnà Dijítà
  • CLIENT: Ziwan Li
  • Estimated Number of Design Views: 53,254
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About Balhae Apẹrẹ Aworan-eniyan

Ipilẹ iṣẹ-ṣiṣe naa tẹle akẹkọ Junghyae ati olukọ rẹ, Master Yoo, ti a pe si abule Gyeru lati lé awọn ẹmi jade kuro ninu okun. Irin-ajo wọn ṣi afihan aṣa Balhae ati awọn iṣe alagbarala. Iṣẹ-ṣiṣe apẹrẹ aworan-eniyan yii bọwọ fun ọla-ile Balhae, ti o dapo itan-akọọle ati itan-arosọ. Ifẹkufẹ oloṣẹ-ọna si itan-akọọle, aṣa, ati aṣọ ko fun iṣẹ-ṣiṣe apẹrẹ yii ni ifamọra ẹwa ati itumo-itan ti o wulo nikan, o tun ṣafikun ori iwuwo itan-akọọle ati ifọwọkan ewi si i.

About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award

Balhae Apẹrẹ Aworan-eniyan jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó dára tí wọ́n pàdé àwọn ohun tí iṣẹ́ àti ilé-iṣẹ́ nílò tí a retí láti ọ̀dọ̀ àwọn ẹ̀dá tí a ṣàwòṣe dáradára. Àwọn olùborí Irin ń fi ìjáfáfá ńlá, ìmọ̀ pàtó gíga, òye ògbóǹtarìgì àti agbára ìṣẹ̀dá àwọn olùṣẹ̀dá wọn hàn. A retí pé Balhae Apẹrẹ Aworan-eniyan yóò jẹ́ ẹ̀dá tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó wúlò tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ ilé-iṣẹ́ jọ, ó sì ní àwọn ànímọ́ ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ tó péye tí a so mọ́ ìmọ̀ ṣíṣe àti ẹ̀bùn. A bọ̀wọ̀ fún Balhae Apẹrẹ Aworan-eniyan nítorí ìfọ̀kànbalẹ̀ rẹ̀, a sì ṣàwòṣe rẹ̀ láti pèsè ìmúdára ìgbésí ayé tó ń ran ayé lọ́wọ́ láti di ibi tó dára jù.

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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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