Linxi and Her World, 2021
Scope and Content Note
The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.
The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.
Dates
- 2021
Creator
- Liang, Xiaoya (Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.
Extent
41 pages (41 pages)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"'Linxi and Her World' is a 2-channel video installation that explores the artist's first motherhood, and her daughter Linxi's early childhood. All the footage was shot in 2020 when Linxi was between 2-3 years old. It was also when social distancing and wearing masks became a daily routine. In this installation, two experimental videos are projected onto the wall across from each other. The two videos share the same length and they start and finish simultaneously. On one side, the shaky footage shot with a GoPro captures Linxi's playtime from the child's point of view. On the other side, the static footage shot with a Fuji camera reveals the artist's interactions with her daughter from the mother's perspective. Each video consists of three events, which are related to animals, play space, and water respectively. Although the location and the time vary from each event, one video always resonates with the other either in terms of visual elements, dialogue or subtitles. The sound of both videos is heard simultaneously and will interfere with each other, but in a harmonious way." -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.01C Visual & Media Arts
Physical Description
41 pages
Repository Details
Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository
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