Amidst soaring temperatures and relentless heat waves, a touch of visual coolness arrives courtesy of Qianwen Yu’s cyanotype animations. These striking pieces merge classic photographic techniques with contemporary animation to deliver a chill vibe that’s much needed.
- Qianwen Yu’s creations have amassed an impressive 200 million views in just two days.
- Her cyanotype works echo summer’s essence, transforming phrases into visually cool animations.
- With her expertise, she breathes life into drawings on fabric, capturing summer’s heat in a serene blue palette.
Ever wondered how deep blue impressions on fabric come alive? The answer lies in Qianwen’s choice of cyanotype, a medium that reacts to sunlight, creating vivid prints representing summer’s warmth with a serene twist. This intertwining of science and art is a hallmark of her creative genius. The tactile quality of fabric amplifies the sensory immersion, enhancing your appreciation of her artwork.
Meticulous craftsmanship goes into each piece, involving sketches of summery phrases and puns, cyanotype fabric treatment, and finally, bringing it all together in a series of stop-motion animations. These animations, designed as social stickers, strike the perfect balance between simplicity and expressiveness.
Qianwen Yu, a graduate of the School of Art Institute of Chicago, continues to weave her love of textiles and animation into compelling storytelling. Beyond just visual treats, her works are a narrative of her own experiences, from her Chinese origins to the culturally-rich landscapes of Chicago. Her previous projects include fascinating indigo-dyed animations that add to her already diverse portfolio.
