For this week’s research post, I have chosen the artist Sun Xun. Sun was born in Fuxin, a town once known for its thriving coal industry in China before over mining caused its bankruptcy and closure of many mines. Once he turned 16, he moved away to study at the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou. After seeing how progressive Hangzhou was compared to Fuxin which seemed to be stuck in the past, it left him feeling disoriented and questioning how two places existing at the same time can feel centuries apart. Because of this, Sun became aware of how time affects the rise and fall of powerful forces. Sun reflects this experience in his work by offering an alternative to reality and blurring the lines between fantasy, mythology, history, and reality. Sun Xun’s interest in traditional art forms is shown through his use of highly detailed monochromatic ink paintings and woodcut prints that are used in his animated films. These hand-drawn animations are energetically composed with single frames that range up to five thousand.
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drawing into space 