Cao Kai
Cao Kai's creation is based on a large amount of historical background knowledge. He writes the souls of the past and the present worlds. His works combine historical metaphors and nakedly reflect the social phenomena of different eras and corners.
During the residency process, Cao Kai will deliver two open lectures relating to his experience as a professional media art worker, one lecture describing the history contained within film and animation. At the same time, he will also interview Cao Kai about the specific content of this independent art project. The creative process will be presented in posts on the WeChat public account.
Cao Kai will complete the Returning Home independent art project, as with the original intention of Tao Yuanming's poetry — using text and image to mutually demonstrate in a contemporary context — the artist will employ letters, drawings, videos and other media, coming to over-consume agricultural era heritage and experience a month-long life of seclusion in the ancient town of Jinxi.
