Artwork Collection

Digital Painting & Expanded Animation

Studying at OCAD University in Canada allowed me to explore new forms of visual expression like 3D visualization and digital animation. As a result, I now create interdisciplinary works focusing on the interaction between the environment and our civilization. I use computer applications for 3D animation and 2D video compositing to create digital artwork. My current focus is on fusing digital graphics with traditional analogue paintings.

Video Compositing / Editing 2D / 3D 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

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

Alter Egos and Hybrid Bodies
Alter Egos and Hybrid Bodies

Painting

Alter Egos and Hybrid Bodies

A fractal animation based on the watercolour painting

Work by

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]