Insimbi Ubuciko Bedijithali · 2024
Balhae Idizayini Yabalingiswa
by Ziwan Li
- Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award 2024 in Ubuciko Bedijithali
- CLIENT: Ziwan Li
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 53,254
- Verification code B16451F104 · Verify this award
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About Balhae Idizayini Yabalingiswa
Isizinda sephrojekthi silandela umfundi u-Junghyae nomqeqeshi wakhe uMaster Yoo, ababizwe edolobheni laseGyeru ukuze baxoshe imimoya olwandle. Uhambo lwabo luveza isiko laseBalhae kanye nemikhuba yemfihlakalo. Leli phrojekthi lokuklama abalingiswa lihlonipha impucuko yaseBalhae, lihlanganisa umlando nezinganekwane. Ukuthakasela komculi ngomlando, isiko, nemfashini akugcini nje ngokunikeza leli phrojekthi lokuklama ubuhle obukhahlayo nokulandisa okusebenzayo kodwa kunezela umuzwa wesisindo somlando kanye nokuthinta kwezinkondlo kulo.
About the Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award
Balhae Idizayini Yabalingiswa iwinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile okunikezwa imiklamo emihle ehlangabezana nezidingo zobungcweti nezemboni ezilindelekile ezimpahleni ezihlelwe kahle. Abawinile beNsimbi babonisa ikhono elikhulu, ubungcweti obuphezulu, ukuqonda kochwepheshe namandla okudala abadali babo. Balhae Idizayini Yabalingiswa ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo esebenzayo nenezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu zemboni futhi unezimfanelo zobuchwepheshe ezifanelekile ezihlanganiswe nolwazi nethalente. Balhae Idizayini Yabalingiswa iyahlonishwa ngenxa yokucophelela kwayo futhi ihlelelwe ukulethela izinguquko zomgangatho wempilo ezisiza ukwenza umhlaba ube yindawo engcono.
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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.
