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Category: Unit3

  • Reading and Reference Summary

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    Bourriaud, N. (2002) Relational Aesthetics. Dijon: Les Presses du Réel. 2025.07.12 Abstract：Relational aesthetics emphasizes that artistic creation fosters human interaction, transforming art into a generative field for social relations. Association with the project：The idea that “art can repair or reconstruct interpersonal relationships” and the concept of “the audience as co-creator” led me to consider a…

  • Second Intervention Evidence

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    Used as evidence.

  • Third Intervention: On the Design of Fictional Family Histories and Exhibitions

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    1.1. Project Background This project originated from reflections on the lack of family identity among contemporary youth and the underlying socio-cultural structures. With the acceleration of globalization, urbanization, and digitalization, unmarried and childless young adults aged 18-24 are gradually distancing themselves from traditional family structures, creating complex tensions between familial influence and personal choices. Through…

  • The Expectations of the Perfect Family: Archives, Fiction, and Audience Participation in Artistic Practice

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    1.1. Abstract The family is often romanticised as a ‘safe haven,’ but in reality, many psychological issues stem from the original family. So, does the ‘perfect family’ truly exist?This artistic practice stems from my personal experiences and curiosity about family dynamics. I will use workshops, sculpture, and media to construct a fictional family history. 2.1.…

  • Summary of the first workshop

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    1.1.Abstract A total of five interviews were conducted during this workshop, resulting in the creation of approximately 15 sculptures. The five groups of people had different backgrounds and different views on family, and each encountered these sensitive issues: parental divorce, homosexuality, son preference, mixed-race children, and family oppression. Among these, family oppression is a problem…

  • Preparation for the second intervention

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    Perfect Family Project Participant Authorisation Form Dear Participant: Thank you for participating in the Perfect Family project initiated by artist Qizhi Che. This project aims to explore the emotional connection between young people and their families through material art and interviews. The artworks you create in the workshop and the audio or text materials you…

  • Plan of the second intervention

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    1.1. Programme Outline The second intervention is a series of workshops. The workshops have two part: podcast and art creating. Podcast part: Paticipaters are invited to record their own perceptions of family, the impact it has had on them, and what they think the perfect family would be. Create a sculpture of the ‘perfect family’…

  • Summary of the First Intervention

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    1.1. Outlined The first intervention was carried out by asking about 35 participants of different ages to discuss a picture with 32 visual symbols, asking them to choose which ones came from the same family and to elaborate on their reasons. to analyse the identification of family symbols among different age groups in contemporary China…

  • The First Intervention

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    Family Map I put objects, photos, and words from family and strangers together on the same image and invite all to choose which ones come from the same family and why. 2025.7.3： Ethan, My partner, 35 years old with a three year old daughter, is from western Hunan. 02, your name, 03 look out like,…

  • Unit3 Overall Concept and Design

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    1.Research direction and research topics 1.1.Research direction Family heritage：Family heritage is a neutralized concept that simply outlines the physical, spiritual, and cultural influences that families bring to future generations.This influence can bring about very distinct differences in family identity, symbols, personality and other aspects for the offspring. Post-memory：Post-memory is a space of memory where emotions…