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Project 1 PresciptionJul–2024
Prescription is a multimedia artwork that includes video, installation, graphic design, and live performance.  The piece employs performative elements, using body language and symbols to convey the physical condition and emotions of individuals with stomach ailments.

Through the artwork, viewers will recognize the strong connection between the stomach and emotions, and they will experience a sense of anxiety regarding stomach health.

Prescription comes from my personal experience, as I have suffered from stomach problems since childhood. My mother took me to various legitimate or non-legitimate treatments, but none of them were effective. From my childhood perspective, every treatment seemed as ridiculous and terrifying as the ones portrayed in the performances. I also constantly wondered if there was a cure, and I believe the answer is yes.


Performance Video:
https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1h4HqeiETA/?vd_source=0f80287afbc03764516b60695a7d76e9

Installation Design
 Physical Performance
 Graphic Design

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