Masters in Fine Art
Shiyu Liang
The Fear of Monster
This project employs the medium of moving image and animation. The narrative revolves around the protagonist, who inadvertently finds herself in a fabled realm capable of fulfilling wishes. Following contact and dialogue with the monster, the protagonist comes to understand that this space is a projection of her own subconscious, and that the monster represents her own inner distortion. Ultimately, the protagonist comes to terms with the monster and gains insight into her true self.
The purpose of Shiyu’s work is to understand and express how the inner self can be explored. The work explores dialogue through fearful emotions of the unknown and how this can affect a journey from confinement to freedom. The work tends to convey the idea that while we look for ways to redeem ourselves, we should not forget to observe every step we take and every day we experience.