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I hope I can observe our world from the perspective of contemporary scientific understanding, from which infinite creative possibilities are enabled, allowing storytelling for some of our biggest global concerns, such as climate crises or humanitarian emergencies.

Drawing Painting Experimental Animation

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"Channelling Kelvingrove" - Dan's Chapter: John Fulton’s Grand Orrery
"Channelling Kelvingrove" - Dan's Chapter: John Fulton’s Grand Orrery

Video

"Channelling Kelvingrove" - Dan's Chapter: John Fulton’s Grand Orrery

As part of my exchange study experience during the fall of 2023, I participated in a group film production project. Here is my chapter of the film that reflects the inner thoughts of a 19th-century mechanical orrery called: "John Fulton’s Grand... More

Alter Egos and Hybrid Bodies
Alter Egos and Hybrid Bodies

Painting

Alter Egos and Hybrid Bodies

A fractal animation based on the watercolour painting

Human-Machine
Human-Machine

Drawing

Human-Machine

Multi-layered mixed-media drawing of multiple figures

Polina with One Streak of Pink-Dyed Hair
Polina with One Streak of Pink-Dyed Hair

Animation

Polina with One Streak of Pink-Dyed Hair

Experimental animation investigating the possibility of incorporating watercolour timelapse

Tales of Pebbles
Tales of Pebbles

Animation

Tales of Pebbles

Experimental animation using pre-existing objects with hand-drawn animated elements

The Constructed Figure from Observational Studies
The Constructed Figure from Observational Studies

Drawing

The Constructed Figure from Observational Studies

Fractals as an infinite visual loop not only echo the very essence of our living world but also indicate how all lives manage themselves to thrive. Therefore, I am excited to push the boundaries by creating this new life-sized self-similar drawing... More

The Hybrid/Constructed Figure in Contemporary Art and Popular Culture
The Hybrid/Constructed Figure in Contemporary Art and Popular Culture

Painting

The Hybrid/Constructed Figure in Contemporary Art and Popular Culture

This oil painting might sympathize with an iconic pop-culture appearance and reflects my nostalgia for childhood

The Moving Highlands
The Moving Highlands

Mixed Media

The Moving Highlands

Digital collages sourced from watercolour paintings depicting the Scottish landscape during my exchange study

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Dan Liu aka. Dan / 奇丹

Drawing & Painting - Digital Painting and Expanded Animation

“OCAD University expanded my horizons to uncharted territories in pursuing visual expression. As a result, I now practice my arts in the direction of multi-staged and interdisciplinary approaches. The...” [More]