PLAN (UNPLANNED)

Core 1 Studio, Yale University

Instructor: Nicholas Mcdermott

Independent Work

Fall 2019

The various scales of a circle can adjust its property from a dot to a field, which applies various spatial metaphor to it. Inspired by Kusama’s paintings, this project explores the spatialization of 2D patterns. By cutting the original image with the curves extrated from the painting, the artwork is dissolved and reassembled, thus transformed into a one-story building with two types of space -- the meditation space embedded in the structural walls, which are deformed dots for single person to fit in; and the bubble chambers for public performance and rehearsal activities. The two space are clearly defined between silence and sound, while unified under similar graphic language.

Core 1 Studio, Yale University

Instructor: Nicholas Mcdermott

Independent Work

Fall 2019

The perspective of the space is often fixed under a stable view angle, while in some cases it could vary. Based on Giorgio deChirico’s artwork, this project develops a new possible perspective on viewing 2D images. I created a model that translates and transforms the implication of space from the painting into 3D objects. Inspired by the self - conflicting perspectives shown, I drew extension of every vanishing point and perspective line that can possibly exist in this painting. Then I print out the artwork and fold it up based on the understanding of its conflicting perspectives.

I furthered the study with several versions of physical models that implies the multiple choices of perspectives that one can make when entering this space. The space is scissored, distorted and collaged following various perspectival angles. With these models I try to explore a critical thinking on human’s comprehension of the 3D space implied by 2D images.

Extension of the perspectives

In this confined model, the painting is duplicateed and mirrored each other. Perspective lines are objectified, connecting the scattered pieces of 2D images and intersect them.

The iterated model l is a room that encourage people to visit inside and get lost. Multiple perspectival views are intertwined and juxtapose here. With the spatial hallucination, it is proposed that the seemingly stable space could potentially become a paradox.

The Frozen Ocean

Digital Modeling (maya)

Visualization Studio, Yale University

Instructor: Daniele Profeto

Independent Work

Summer 2020

This practice explores the ambiguous solidity of liquid. A raw image with the implication of mulitiple materiality was selected and then transformed into 3D objects. The surface of the object reflects the wrinkles, depth and patterns of the image. The objects were further processed and the surfaces of them turned into fluid ground. The motion of water gets framed in a still condition. Icy rocks are lift up from the terrain, mirroring the glimmering lights.

Software: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/432891356