Chinese Characters Crossover - Du Fu
PROJECT BACKGROUND
”This project is to design Chinese historical figures in unique styles and create models for 3D model printing. The objective of the project is to represent the re-created stories with 3D model printings. 5 characters, namely Qiu Jin, Du Fu, Qu Yuan, Sima Qian, and Xin QiJi, were selected by the Chinese History Education Centre. The styles adapted included Fairy Tale, Magic World, Deep Sea Reborn, Steampunk, and Cyberpunk. In the alternative universal plot, the background story of each character was based on Chinese history.”
PROJECT CONCEPT
”This is the adventure of DuFu, a student of magic. The story starts in a Chinese magical world created by a huge jade stone, which fell into the earth like a meteor and possessed unlimited magical power. 712 years ago, a curious historian discovered the stone. He later gained the ability to use magic with his mind and founded the three magical families of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. However, the magic still couldn’t save people from being controlled, whereas those greedy people quietly studied the forbidden arts not favoured by the world...”