轮回/Reincarnation
Weikun Shen
Artist statement: "William Strauss and Neil Howe proposed a cyclical nature of history in
their theory,
with approximately an 80 to 100-year cycle. This cycle encompasses four distinct historical
periods known as "High," "Awakening," "Unraveling," and "Crisis." These four periods gave
rise to four different generations: "Prophet," "Nomad," "Hero," and "Artist." The S–H Theory
includes some well-known heroes, as well as individuals accused of wrongdoing, celebrated
figures, and unsung heroes. Their fates are intertwined, collectively weaving the tapestry
of human history.
While the Strauss and Howe theory is not universally accepted and has faced criticism for a
lack of rigorous empirical evidence, it does inspire people with a romantic perspective for
reevaluating history. So it also does inspire this art piece.
A video composed of four different phases repeats on a human face, the eyes gradually
awakening, observing, and then falling back into slumber; the halo of light dances,
proliferates, and vanishes once more. Each phase is a fleeting existence, much like the
historical figures glimpsed in the video, representing me and you as well. Don't forget, we
are also a part of it. We are observing history and also scripting history. In the grand
tapestry of history, we, like all ancestors, are momentary yet indispensable. Our destinies
interweave and script the story of humanity."
Biography
Digital Media Artist, Weikun Shen, mainly works on conceptual art, while practicing his
skills in Photoshop, After Effects, Premier, and Blender at the same time. Coming from
another country with a totally different system, the different identity allows Weikun to
observe the world around him with diverse perspectives. While most of Weikun’s works focus
on the pure conceptual art, others mainly show the audience the idea of cultural adaptation.
Weikun is good at mixing up 2D and 3D environment and create his own ideal world of art.
In his piece, Weikun Shen prefers to show his personal opinions. He believes that all the
controversy comes from misunderstanding, which can only be solved by people talking to each
other without hatred and discrimination. So his work is also filled with Idealism and
romanticism.
