A project dedicated to the interaction between traditional Chinese mythology and contemporary urban space. Mythological imagery is presented as an integral part of the urban environment. The work explores the transformation of myths under the conditions of urbanization, as well as their ability to retain symbolic meaning within a new visual reality.
Lunma — the dragon horse.
Pen-Hou is a tree spirit with a human face and a dog’s body.
Nyany—a lion monster—appears on New Year’s Eve. It is afraid of red lanterns.
Zhaojun—an analogue of the household deity. He oversees the cleanliness of the kitchen and the behavior of the family. Once a year, he reports on the household members to the Jade Emperor. In the modern urban environment, he watches over the condition of a trendy coffee shop and the behavior of its owner.
The noodle vendor—Loon-wan (King of Dragons). The steam from the noodles—the outline of the water dragon, Jiaolun.
Xuanwu—the turtle and the snake, merged into a single deity. It protects the world from chaos.
