Genesis – The New Dawn | A Visionary Art Series
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Genesis
Lola Yiting Zhang's Genesis - The New Dawn is a visionary art series that visualizes the possible future of Earth, the lush landscapes once in abundance transformed into a wasteland littered with remnants of the past. Her six-part narrative explores the future of humanity's adaptability and the innovation required to survive in a post-aquatic world. In her series, the world presents as a post-apocalyptic world, where humans depicted in a visual story of their resilience and creativity in the face of ecological cataclysm.
The series opens with Genesis, a term inspired by the Book of Genesis, capturing the very meaning of the beginning of humanity. The series captures the pivotal moment where humanity faces a world redefined by alien transformation. Her portrayal of vast canyons and desolate terrains that have been reborn with the arrival of otherworldly life, a symbol of fusion between the familiar and the foreign marking the resilience amidst profound change.
In her visual story, she brings viewers in to follow a company of adventurers in their quest to discover any remnants of water. The company of adventurers are shown to possess innovative spirits as they navigate the barren earth, a display of unyielding hope for survival in a transformed world. In their journey, the adventurers are shown to be in a derelict underground tunnel, where technology and determination break through the darkness.
The adventurers are also portrayed in a moment of crisis amidst crumbling infrastructure during their exploration. A stark reality to remind one of the delicate balance between peril and peace in the face of environmental collapse. The series also explores the psyche of the adventurers, showing visuals that represent the illusion of an endless ocean, a tension between reality and the mind's imaginative refuge.
Zhang's visionary series is a reminder of the boundless potential of futuristic design in reshaping the understanding of possibilities. It is a homage to the human condition, honoring the endurance of human nature for survival and the innovative spirit that drives us to create a better reality.
Credits
Entry Title: Genesis - The New Dawn
Entrant Name: Lola Yiting Zhang
Winning Category: Innovation in Design - Futuristic Design
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