Traces of Orbit
2023-2024
“Heaven is round, Earth is square” is a central concept in ancient Chinese cosmology. The circle represents not only a geometric form observed in astronomy and geography, but also a philosophical symbol of order, harmony, and cyclical continuity. Like pi—an infinite yet constant number—each circle embodies both change and the unknown, while evoking a sense of stability and unity.
This project employs the technique of lumen printing, placing materials such as color filters, flower petals, and translucent objects onto photosensitive paper and exposing them to sunlight to produce circular impressions. The prints are later hand-colored, exploring the interplay between chance and control. Each piece serves as a physical record of the interaction between light and matter, as well as a contemporary reinterpretation of the symbolic power of the circle.
“天圆地方”是中国古代宇宙观的重要命题。圆不仅是天文或地理的几何想象，更而是一种对关于秩序、与和谐与循环的哲学象征。正如圆周率——数值无穷而恒定，每个圆既承载着变化与未知，也让人感到一种稳定而统一的秩序。
本项目采用“流明打印”技术，将色片、花瓣、半透明物等不同材质置于感光材料上，借用日光曝光形成圆形影像，并后期为相纸着色。创作探索了偶然生成与精确控制之间的张力，既是自然光与物质相互作用的的物理印记，亦是对“圆”这一意象的当代解构与重释。