“The Rift of the Sun-chaser” explores how technology silently reshapes our stories and sense of self. Like the Sun-Chaser, we are trapped in myths we no longer recognize, in a world ruled by invisible code.
Icarus flew too close to the sun and fell; Kuafu chased the sun and died of thirst. These myths once stood apart, but now collide in algorithmic space. In this virtual world, the Sun-Chaser endlessly pursues and flees the sun. Each myth he passes through offers a chance to fix what’s been twisted—yet every fix causes something else to break.
Across four chapters, he begins to lose himself, becoming part of a legend the machine keeps rewriting—a metaphor for our growing faith in algorithms and shifting ideologies.
Collaborator: Ting Yuan
Yuchen Li
Yuchen Li focuses on creating 3D imagery, animation, experimental visuals, and installation art. Through various media and technologies, he expresses his personal artistic ideas and social viewpoints. As an artist and image design director, Li Yuchen has participated in several group exhibitions and worked on the design and production of experimental theater and dance performances at prominent venues such as the National Grand Theatre and China National Grand Theatre. Currently, his research focuses on the use of virtual imaging technologies in abstract myths narrative creation, exploring how these technologies impact human cognition. He also collects and analyzes relevant literature on mythological narratives and the application of VR technology in digital cultural heritage.
Instagram: @liyuchen1503
Email: lyc20001117@gmail.com
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Wenchao Wang
Wenchao Wang is a digital artist who strives to place the importance of people at the core of meaningful artistic creation by closely integrating visual language with social significance. He has always been passionate about using digital technology and various media to express visual narratives and expand the boundaries of digital design.
Instagram: @dear_junooo
Email: wenchao2000716@yeah.net
Xiutong Qin