A still from "Electromagnetic Brainology Brain Control Messenger," a video produced by Lu Yang for her recent solo show at the M Woods contemporary art museum in Beijing.
A still from "Electromagnetic Brainology Brain Control Messenger," a video produced by Lu Yang for her recent solo show at the M Woods contemporary art museum in Beijing.
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Initially created as an installation, "Electromagnetic Brainology" has expanded into a series of videos. One of them depicts four animated deities -- representing fire, earth, water and air -- dancing on the spot for over seven minutes.
Initially created as an installation, "Electromagnetic Brainology" has expanded into a series of videos. One of them depicts four animated deities -- representing fire, earth, water and air -- dancing on the spot for over seven minutes.
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A still from the video series "Electromagnetic Brainology," which draws inspiration from Japanese manga and anime.
A still from the video series "Electromagnetic Brainology," which draws inspiration from Japanese manga and anime.
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This video game-like sequence was based on the Japanese animation program MikuMikuDance and features music from J-pop producers Invisible Manners.
This video game-like sequence was based on the Japanese animation program MikuMikuDance and features music from J-pop producers Invisible Manners.
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Lu's work is influenced by Eastern and pan-Asian spirituality. The deities in "Electromagnetic Brainology" are products of her imagination, but they resemble Hindu gods Shiva and Kali, and the Buddhist demon Yecha.
Lu's work is influenced by Eastern and pan-Asian spirituality. The deities in "Electromagnetic Brainology" are products of her imagination, but they resemble Hindu gods Shiva and Kali, and the Buddhist demon Yecha.
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"God of the Brain," produced by Lu during her residency at Khoj International Workshop in Goa last year. The video features Veeragase, a traditional Indian dance based on Hindu mythology.
"God of the Brain," produced by Lu during her residency at Khoj International Workshop in Goa last year. The video features Veeragase, a traditional Indian dance based on Hindu mythology.
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"Delusional Crime and Punishment," a 2016 video installation in which Lu is tormented by the gods of Eastern and Western religions. The still depicts a "wheel of misfortune" showcasing different methods of torture.
"Delusional Crime and Punishment," a 2016 video installation in which Lu is tormented by the gods of Eastern and Western religions. The still depicts a "wheel of misfortune" showcasing different methods of torture.
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One of Lu's best- known pieces, "Lu Yang's Delusional Mandala" depicts the artist as a genderless, digitally-rendered humanoid going through a rapid aging process. The 2015 video explores how neuroscience and technology alter human consciousness.
One of Lu's best- known pieces, "Lu Yang's Delusional Mandala" depicts the artist as a genderless, digitally-rendered humanoid going through a rapid aging process. The 2015 video explores how neuroscience and technology alter human consciousness.
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The arcade-style rendition of Lu's 2013 video "Uterus Man," which she presented at M Woods in Beijing. A video game console shows the adventures of an imaginary superhero riding a "pelvic chariot."
The arcade-style rendition of Lu's 2013 video "Uterus Man," which she presented at M Woods in Beijing. A video game console shows the adventures of an imaginary superhero riding a "pelvic chariot."
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In last year's "Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Exorcism," Lu satirically referenced transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a procedure used to diagnose and treat certain medical and mental health conditions
In last year's "Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Exorcism," Lu satirically referenced transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a procedure used to diagnose and treat certain medical and mental health conditions
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Yang is very interested in pop culture, eastern religions and philosophy."Electromagnetic Brainology" at M Woods in Beijing. The installation featured a shrine surrounded by four dancing deities.
Yang is very interested in pop culture, eastern religions and philosophy."Electromagnetic Brainology" at M Woods in Beijing. The installation featured a shrine surrounded by four dancing deities.
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