Metamorphosis III Ukugqwayiza Kwevidiyo Nomdanso by Lampo Leong, Yanjinzi Gao and Xianxin Ye

Metamorphosis III Ukugqwayiza Kwevidiyo Nomdanso by Lampo Leong, Yanjinzi Gao and Xianxin Ye is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2019 Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award in Igrafikhi Competition Category.

InsimbiIgrafikhi· 2019

Metamorphosis III Ukugqwayiza Kwevidiyo Nomdanso

by Lampo Leong, Yanjinzi Gao and Xianxin Ye

Client: Centre for Arts and Design, University of Macau, Macao

Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award Winner in Igrafikhi Category

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The Design

About Metamorphosis III Ukugqwayiza Kwevidiyo Nomdanso

Ngokufaka izithombe ezigqamile kusuka ekupendweni kwe-inki kwanamuhla, lo msebenzi wokugqwayiza kanye nezindlela ezixubile ufisa ukukhipha umuzwa wokudlula emhlabeni kwamandla we-cosmic, ukubabazeka kokubethelwa kwe-genesis. Amandla aguqukela futhi aqhume ukudala ukuzola ngendlela kagesi. Ukukhanya kuvela ebumnyameni, okufanekisela ukuzalwa kabusha ngokomoya. Ibonisa inhlonipho yomibili imimoya yeTao ne-Sublime, lo msebenzi ugubha amandla ashukumisayo azala impilo entsha, amaplanethi amasha nezinkanyezi ezintsha.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award

Metamorphosis III Ukugqwayiza Kwevidiyo Nomdanso 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. Metamorphosis III Ukugqwayiza Kwevidiyo Nomdanso 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. Metamorphosis III Ukugqwayiza Kwevidiyo Nomdanso iyahlonishwa ngenxa yokucophelela kwayo futhi ihlelelwe ukulethela izinguquko zomgangatho wempilo ezisiza ukwenza umhlaba ube yindawo engcono.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Through incorporating animated imagery from contemporary ink painting, this animation aspires to evoke a transcendental experience of the cosmic force, a glimpse into the crucible of genesis. Energies shift and explode to create serenity in an electric manner. Light emanates from darkness, symbolizing spiritual rebirth. Reflecting a reverence for both the spirits of Tao and the Sublime, this work celebrates the dynamic energies that give birth to new life, new planets, and new stars.
Dimensions & Packaging: 07:49 performance. The footages of the video animation are created by ink painting materials, a unique medium from ancient China.
Tags: Ink animation, Chinese calligraphy, ink painting, interdisciplinary dance performance with animation
Production Technology: Video animation generated from the unique medium of ink painting. This interdisciplinary work incorporates dancers and body movement with video animation projected on a 10m x 5m LED panel on stage.
Design Challenge: The synthesis of animated ink images, music and the body movement is the biggest challenge in this interdisciplinary production.
Research: Using ink painting to produce the footages then use Adobe Premiere for animation production. Work with choreographer and dancers to integrate body movement with ink animation.
Inspiration: This work is inspired by contemporary ink painting, Chinese calligraphy, cosmic force, dynamic energies, crucible of genesis, Taoism philosophy, as well as the spirit of the Sublime.
Project Duration: 07:49, University Hall, University of Macau, Macao
Operation Flow: This could be a video animation for exhibition and screening, and it could also be part of a multidisciplinary dance performance with video projection on a large LED panel on stage or in a museum/gallery installation.
Patents: Lampo Leong, 2018
Team Members: Lampo Leong (Director and Animation Artist)
Hanson Xianxin Ye (Animation Production Assistant)
W. Thomas McKenney (Composer)
Yanjinzi Gao (Choreographer)
Beijing Modern Dance Company (Dancers)
Image Credits: Image #1: Artistic Director Lampo Leong, Photographer Tiantian Huan, 2018
Image #2: Artistic Director / Photographer Lampo Leong, 2018
Image #3: Illustrator / Photographer Lampo Leong, 2018
Image #4: Illustrator / Photographer Lampo Leong, 2018
Image #5: Artistic Director Lampo Leong, Photographer Tiantian Huan, 2018