Medium
Scanning and 3D Printing
Video
Sound Design
*A Traditional Eight Immortals Table Handcrafted from Elm Wood
Description
In Chinese culture, the Eight Immortals table symbolizes auspiciousness, etiquette, and togetherness. Though its practical use has faded over time, it remains a vessel for memory, especially in rituals involving food and ancestral communication.
The installation juxtaposes two Eight Immortals tables with 3D scanning, motion graphics, and interactive elements. Visuals are generated in TouchDesigner using traditional Chinese motifs such as the Hui-style 32-elephant-nose and dragon patterns, which reflect blessings for family unity. As the visuals fade and transform, they metaphorically depict the erosion of familial bonds in the fast-paced digital era.
Visitors are invited to engage physically with the tables. Traditional tea sets and portable coffee makers are placed onsite, allowing for cross-cultural, tactile interaction and shared reflection on domestic rituals past and present.
Lin Feng
Visual Artist with cross-disciplinary experience in interactive arts, graphic design, and exhibition curation.
CV
CV-LinFeng.pdf
Recent Exhibitions
Luminous Waves, BioBAT, New York
March 8 to May 3, 2025