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Light

University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt, Faculty of Design

Light in its essence is not perceivable. Only in combination with shadow can humans experience it. It is therefore often used as a symbol for the immaterial. While the sciences explain light as a physical phenomenon, it is used metaphorically for very different contents in the humanities. Both concepts provide interesting impulses for entirely diverse approaches to projects. In this course, we looked into the subject “light” in form and content in a very versatile, innovative and experimental way.

Shadow of Original Sin

Xu Dongyan (CN), Guo Biyu (CN), Zhong Manting (CN), Zhengren Chen (CN)

Shadow of Original Sin is an interactive installation that explores human original sin. Where there’s light, there must be shadows. From the shadows, we can always see the dark side of human nature. The inside of the device will reflect the original sin inside of you as a human being. In the installation, the shadow of the audience will turn into a monster. The monster is completely controlled by the audience, and what the monster will react to depends on the audience. The subconscious evil of human nature is entirely exposed.