Qianxi Liao

This project is to explore the connection between two completely opposite points. Document the process from point A to point B in visual language. The two opposite points I chose were “invisible” and “visible”. The theme that addresses these two opposing points is the shape of the sunlight.

We can usually see and feel the sun, but we can’t use a specific shape to describe it. But when a natural phenomenon – the Tyndall effect – occurs, we can observe the shape of sunlight. What I want to express is, from not being able to see the shape of the sunlight to being able to see it.

I did a lot of experimenting with different materials, as well as cyanotype testing. Through the different exposure time and the different transparency of the test materials, the images of different degrees of photosensitivity are produced, and the process of the image of sunlight from presence to absence is recorded. This also responds to my chosen theme which is “invisible” to “visible”.

This is a motion design about people reflecting on extinct animals. Extinct animals in this project refer to animals whose extinction has been accelerated by human influence. I have selected extinct animals to live by constructing a ‘PARADISE’ and returning nature to these animals.

In this case, humans are very small and it makes us reflect on what we have done. The animals are represented in line drawings to show that they will not return and to give people a wake-up call. In the interactive section, people touch the animals on the screen and these animals produce movements. I wanted the simulation to show that if these animals still existed, we, and our descendants, would feel good when we see them. But because of human greed, we don’t get to enjoy this feeling.

My format of presentation is animated and experientially interactive to give my audience a stronger impression.