Delaine Le Bas currently on display at Tate Britain. Drawing on the rich cultural history of the Roma people and her interest in mythologies, the artist addressed themes of death, loss and renewal, inspired by the passing of her grandmother. She has divided her exhibition space into three connected sections, Chaos, Reflection and Ascension. The… Continue reading Case Study
Month: October 2024
Festival Update
I’ve continued to follow the progress of Festival, and I hope that the process of preparing for Festival will also inspire me some more. Because if I think about presentation, I will think about the way about interacting with people. Thanks to our Festival Curation Team telling me the exact dimensions of the display board,… Continue reading Festival Update
Heaven and Earth Bank天地银行
A picture started forming in my mind: I’m the bank teller, wearing a Heaven and Earth Bank badge, sitting at the counter and calling numbers. I ask the visitor’s purpose—is it to burn items for a loved one, friend, or pet in the afterlife? Or do they want to deposit something, for themselves or for… Continue reading Heaven and Earth Bank天地银行
Workshop Day!
Finally, it’s workshop day! I prepared coffee and arrived early at the reserved study room. Based on the last-minute cancellations from the day before, today’s workshop feels more like a small study group. Once everyone arrived, we began the discussion. During the conversation, a lot of very useful information came up, which was incredibly inspiring… Continue reading Workshop Day!
Workshop prepare process
Poster I created a themed poster to encourage everyone to join my workshop Inspired by ual tuition fee receipt, I decided the basic layout. Heaven and Earth Bank(天地银行) Rather than being a specific term passed down through folklore, Heaven and Earth Bank isn’t an actual, physical bank. It’s a concept created within traditional Chinese customs,… Continue reading Workshop prepare process
My new vision of the intervention
INTERVENTION PLAN I plan to conduct this intervention in the form of a workshop. I’ve named the workshop ‘Heaven and Earth Bank: Deposits Only, No Withdrawals.’ (天地银行，只存不取) Workshop Process:
Case Study – a Brand Founder and a Funeral Director Influencer
In my exploration of how traditional Chinese funeral practices can evolve to incorporate more personalized options, I analyzed two key figures whose work intersects with my research: Gao Guqi, the founder of the funeral brand Gui Cong, and Tang Mutanze, a young funeral director and social media influencer. Their unique perspectives provide valuable insights into… Continue reading Case Study – a Brand Founder and a Funeral Director Influencer
A Guide to Traditional Chinese Funeral Customs
A Chinese funeral is steeped in solemn beauty and tradition. It’s a display of respect and honor of heritage. Customs may vary by geography and a family’s religion and the age, social status and cause of death. Still, all traditional Chinese funerals include certain elements and follow etiquette around the length of the visitation, dress… Continue reading A Guide to Traditional Chinese Funeral Customs
What am I breaking?
I have been receiving information, getting inspired, and coming up with new ideas, but when I go back to my core question, I still need to clear my thoughts. First of all, it’s clear that all these elements carry meanings of remembrance and blessing, and they are part of Chinese funerary culture, burial customs, and… Continue reading What am I breaking?
Reading Notes
Through scattered collections, six inspiration elements have appeared in my moodboard, but most of these inspirations are related to traditional Chinese folk customs. The theories and historical background still need further research, so I have started looking into literature to explore whether these elements can be part of expressing my research question in the project.… Continue reading Reading Notes