Stop-motion art stars in 'Black Myth: Wukong Art Exhibition'

Held in Hangzhou, the capital of east China's Zhejiang Province, the "Black Myth: Wukong Art Exhibition" provides an immersive exploration of the video game's narrative world and production design, as seen through its detailed visual materials.

The exhibition features characters, sets and props from the ending animation "Deaf Ear," which appears in the second chapter, Yellow Sand, Desolate Dusk, of the game. This stop-motion animation was produced by Realwood Stop-motion Animation Studio and tells the story of a traveling scholar who rescues an injured fox along the way. The animation's characters, costumes, sets and many physical effects – such as particles, water and smoke – were crafted entirely by hand.

Stop-motion is a unique art form that brings sculpture to life, combining tangible craftsmanship with motion to create a distinct visual language. Its frame-by-frame production process allows for precise control over movement and pacing, resulting in a narrative rhythm and aesthetic that are both intimate and evocative.

The exhibition is open at the Art Museum of the China Academy of Art until July 25. 

(All photos by CGTN's Chen Hongyu)