AY 2013 - 2014
Supernatural: The 7th Months
Pattern, Art, Design & Architecture
TRACING THE GHOST
By Luwei
Ghost is said in the Chinese beliefs that they appeared just like a silhouette, blur and abstract but with harmful power. We’ve all heard of ghosts haunting crumbling mansions or creepy forests, but tales of sunken spirits are far less common. The inspiration comes from the mysterious underwater world, especially the swimming pool which has been one of the taboos during the 7th month. It is believed that those previously drowned evil ghost might cause you to drown in the swimming pool. Such ghost needs to find victims in order for them to be rebirth. With these in mind, the concept was to trace the presence of ghost by exploring the supernatural underwater phenomenon.
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These swatches are done by post processing photos taken inside the swimming pool at night during the 7th month. The idea of capturing inauspicious underwater light during the prohibited period was the primary influence on visual hierarchy for this piece. Style of the repeating system was inspired by the rococo architectural motifs. Creating a series of whimsical yet decorative wallpapers that express the concept of ghost presence.
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