Dunhuang Lute Ohun-ìṣeré Ìgbàlódé fún Sísọ Ìtàn Àṣà láti ọwọ́ Xinming Liu

Dunhuang Lute Ohun-ìṣeré Ìgbàlódé fún Sísọ Ìtàn Àṣà láti ọwọ́ Xinming Liu jẹ́ aṣẹ́gun olókìkí púpọ̀ ti 2025 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award nínú Ẹ̀ka Ìdíje Àpẹẹrẹ Ohun-ìṣeré, Eré àti Ohun Àfẹ́ṣeré.

FàdákàOhun-ìṣeré· 2025

Dunhuang Lute Ohun-ìṣeré Ìgbàlódé fún Sísọ Ìtàn Àṣà

látọ̀wọ́ Xinming Liu

Oníbàárà: Lumi Design

Aṣẹ́gun Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award nínú Ẹ̀ka Ohun-ìṣeré

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Àpẹrẹ Náà

Nípa Dunhuang Lute Ohun-ìṣeré Ìgbàlódé fún Sísọ Ìtàn Àṣà

Pipa (ohun èlò orin Ṣáínà) jẹ́ ọ̀kan nínú àwọn ohun èlò orin tí a yàwòrán jùlọ nínú àwọn àwòrán Dunhuang, pẹ̀lú àwọn àpẹẹrẹ 689 tó yàtọ̀. Ìṣeré pipa náà ti yípadà lákọ̀ọ́kọ̀, láti ọ̀nà títẹ̀ tó lágbára ní ìgbà ìjọba Tang dé títẹ̀ pẹ̀lú ìkọ̀wọ́sí tó jẹ́rọ tó ń ṣàfihàn ìmọ̀lára jínjú. Ìyípadà yìí fún àpẹẹrẹ ohun-ìṣeré náà ní ìmísí, ó papọ̀ ogún àṣà pẹ̀lú ọ̀nà ìgbàlódé tó ní ìfamọ́ra láti ṣàfihàn ìtàn ọlọ́rọ̀ àti agbára àfihàn ìmọ̀lára pipa fún àwọn ọ̀dọ́mọdé.

Ìdánimọ̀ Náà

Nípa Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award

Dunhuang Lute Ohun-ìṣeré Ìgbàlódé fún Sísọ Ìtàn Àṣà jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ onípọ̀nlé lọ́nà àrà ọ̀tọ̀ tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe ìpele gíga jùlọ tó dára tó sì ń kan ọkàn. Àwọn olùborí Fàdákà jẹ́ àwọn iṣẹ́ tó ń tàn yòò gidigidi tó sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá púpọ̀ tí wọ́n ń ṣàfihàn ìmọ̀ ìjìnlẹ̀, ẹ̀bùn àti ìmọ̀ràn àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Dunhuang Lute Ohun-ìṣeré Ìgbàlódé fún Sísọ Ìtàn Àṣà yóò jẹ́ iṣẹ́ àgbàyanu, àpẹẹrẹ rere, ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun jinlẹ̀. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award yìí jẹ́ ohun ìmúṣẹ̀dá tó hàn gbangba gidigidi tí a mọrírì tó ń ṣe anfàní tó sì ń tì ààlà iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ síwájú. Dunhuang Lute Ohun-ìṣeré Ìgbàlódé fún Sísọ Ìtàn Àṣà jẹ́ ẹ̀dá tí ọ̀pọ̀lọpọ̀ ń ṣe ìlara, tó ń jí ìfẹ́ inú, tó ń mú ìmọ̀lára rere wá tó sì ń jí ìyàlẹ́nu àti ìyanu.

Lẹ́yìn Àpẹrẹ Náà

Àkójọ Ìròyìn

Àwọn ẹ̀tọ́, àwọn ọmọ ẹgbẹ́ àti àlàyé ìmọ̀ ẹ̀rọ tí olùṣàpẹrẹ pèsè.

Àwọn Ohun Àkànṣe: Dunhuang Lute blends traditional Chinese elements with modern design, using illustrated books and toys as the core. Inspired by Dunhuang murals, it explores how to convey historical depth through digital illustrations. The character designs, based on ancient sculptures, highlight dynastic facial features while avoiding modern toy trends. Targeting teens, the project offers an educational approach to Chinese history and culture, making Dunhuang’s heritage and the Pipa instrument accessible and appealing to today’s youth.
Ìwọ̀n àti Àpò: Small: 15cm x 10cm x 10cm
Large: 30cm x 20cm x 20cm
Àwọn Àkọlé: Trendy toys,Traditional Chinese elements, Educational design, Digital illustration
Ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ Ìṣelọ́pọ̀: Modeling was done using ZBrush, followed by 3D printing to adjust the character design, and rendering with KeyShot.
Ìpèníjà Àpèsè: The process was filled with challenges, primarily the transition from two-dimensional designs to three-dimensional figurines. The modeling required careful consideration of various viewing angles, necessitating repeated adjustments based on the initial flat designs. Given the educational nature of the project, the characters' poses needed to be both accurate and meticulously crafted. Each character underwent multiple revisions, with new issues emerging even after adjustments, requiring further refinement before reaching the final form.

Technically, several difficulties were overcome, such as the excessive use of subdivision surfaces during modeling, which complicated subsequent animation production. To address this, low-poly models were used for the animation phase and then recolored. Despite these challenges, solutions were gradually developed as the project progressed.
Ìwádìí: With the growing cultural confidence among China's younger generation, traditional Chinese artistic expressions are gaining increasing popularity. The author believes that Chinese-style design should go beyond the mere application of external elements, instead integrating aesthetic forms with historical and cultural depth by uncovering the intrinsic charm of traditional culture.

In this project, the author focuses on the pipa (Chinese lute) depicted in Dunhuang murals, drawing inspiration from the colors and stylistic elements of different periods of the Dunhuang caves. The result is a picture book and IP (Intellectual Property) characters that showcase over a millennium of the pipa's history and cultural significance, from the Northern Dynasties to the Song and Yuan Dynasties. The design also analyzes the pipa's structure and features, presenting Dunhuang's pipa culture in a visually engaging format.

This project explores ways to blend traditional culture with modern trends. For the facial makeup and costumes of the IP characters, the design strictly adheres to the distinct features of different historical periods as depicted in Dunhuang’s music and dance murals. By transforming mural-style imagery into contemporary illustration, the picture book interweaves text and imagery to narrate the cultural heritage of the Silk Road carried by the pipa. This approach reintroduces this rich cultural history in a form that resonates with and appeals to younger audiences.
Ìmísí: This project reimagines traditional pipa elements from Dunhuang murals, integrating the aesthetic styles and colors of different eras from the Northern Dynasties to the Song-Yuan period. The IP characters feature makeup and attire inspired by iconic mural imagery, translated into contemporary illustration styles.
Àkókò Iṣẹ́ Àkànṣe: Starts in Beijing in January and ends in September 2022
Ìlànà Ìṣiṣẹ́: Through interactive play, the Dunhuang Lute collectible toy set bridges ancient mural art and modern lifestyles. Each toy character is meticulously crafted based on figures from Dunhuang murals, embodying distinct historical aesthetics. Users can engage with the toy by assembling its modular parts, which represent different cultural elements, creating an intuitive hands-on connection with history.

The accompanying illustrated book enhances this experience by providing detailed stories behind the murals, highlighting their evolution across dynasties. Readers can explore the historical context of each mural and understand the cultural significance of their design.

Key moments in interaction include assembling the figure, discovering its detailed craftsmanship, and referencing the book for historical insights. This combination allows users to connect visually and intellectually, making the murals accessible in a tangible form. The integration of toys and stories offers a unique learning tool, transforming traditional art into an engaging medium for education and appreciation, particularly for younger audiences. This approach fosters a deeper understanding of Dunhuang's cultural legacy, making it more relatable and captivating.
Ìfọwọ́sí Àwòrán: Image #1: Rendering Artist: Xinming Liu, 2022.
Image #2: Rendering Artist: Xinming Liu, 2022.
Image #3: Rendering Artist: Xinming Liu, 2022.
Image #4: Illustrator: Xinming Liu, 2022.
Image #5: Illustrator: Xinming Liu, 2022.