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On the right side of the image is a Hua Mo sculpture. The sculpture sits on a stainless steel frame, with its main body made of dough. It incorporates elements not traditionally part of Hua Mo, such as plastic wheat stalks, toy cars, and a music box on top. From afar, the sculpture resembles a traditional Hua Mo, but closer inspection reveals its fusion with modern components. On the left side of the image, a video plays on a television set, with a pink glow emanating from behind it. In front of the video, seating is formed by stacked printed flour sacks.

One Wish and Two Prayers

Qingfang Liu

Multimedia Installation(Video+Sculpture)

Undergraduate
The work focuses on "huamo," a traditional type of decorative steamed bread from northern China, used in rituals and celebrations. It explores the interconnected agricultural history, ritual culture, folk traditions, food industry, and post-technological advancements behind this practice. The artist, influenced by the folk culture of the region they live in, observes that huamo is more than just food; it serves as a bridge between history and the modern world. Through mediums like sculpture and video, the project uses huamo as a ritual food to build a complex and structurec narrative, illustrating the spiral of development from traditional agriculture to modern industry. The evolution of huamo mirrors the cultural and ecological landscape of folk traditions, creating a vivid portrayal of the intertwined history and culture of northern China.

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