Theatre
Year 2022
Type Product design
Role Graphic designer & Paper Artist
Format Individual
Theatre is a series of interactive paper lanterns inspired by Cantonese Opera, designed as miniature, self-assembled pop-up books that audiences can fold and construct themselves. Responding to the declining popularity of Cantonese Opera in Guangdong Province, the project offers a playful, hands-on way to discover and engage with this traditional art form. It follows the adventures of three little elf-like characters, inspired by the decorative pom-poms on traditional Cantonese Opera costumes, as they explore the opera world and encounter three classic stories: Madam White Snake, The Butterfly Lovers and Princess Changping. Combining elements of traditional Chinese lanterns, stained glass windows and pop-up books, the stories unfold across five independent "theatres". The project is aiming to to rekindle public interest in Cantonese Opera and encourage a shared appreciation for preserving this unique cultural heritage.
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