Short film
Ashes to Hope
Ashes to Hope
Directed by Arya Hitomi Ko / Written by J. Miqueleiz / Chinese translation by Arya Hitomi Ko, PP
2´36” Short film
Nirvana (Sanskrit: निर्वाण, nirvāṇa; Pali: nibbāna) is the liberation from cycles of rebirth
Ashes to Hope is a complimentary video piece to Jackie’s 200–负76度的涅槃 exhibition.
Developed in conjunction with ITR Visuals, “From ashes to hope” is a short film that explores the relationship between rebirth, Nirvana and motherhood. The nirvana represents the state of mind and spiritual surrender in which the cycle of rebirth is trascended.
The handcrafted phoenix sculpture that burns as a visual metaphor of the endless cycle of rebirth is also a symbol of motherhood. The essence of which is only discovered by burning away all the layers of prejudice, custom and believe. Thus accepting the result within as something yours, but unique and individual.
You can find more of Jackie Wen’s work on her instagram: @jackie_wen
用如叙事诗般的影像，呈现Jackie新作《200度与负79度间的涅槃》的创作概念。
Jackie与 ITR Visuals通过这支短片的共同创作，探索着重生、涅槃与母性之间的微妙关系。涅槃代表着灵魂在坚守与屈从的反复挣扎间超脱。那被烧尽的纸艺山鸡，就如人生中无数次浴火重生的轮回，也象征着我们对母性的理解。唯有摆脱俗世偏见与礼教的枷锁，我们才能发现人事物的本质，方能拥抱、接纳那个独一无二的自我。
Other personal projects we have shot can be found here.