Core Themes：Expressing the yearning for nature and criticizing the heavy life in modern society.
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Artist Research
Hayao Miyazaki
Hayao Miyazaki is a famous Japanese animation director, screenwriter, producer, and co-founder of Studio Ghibli. He is known as the “master of animation”. His works are famous for their delicate painting style, profound humanistic care, and love for nature and peace. His representative works include “Spirited Away”, “Princess Mononoke”, “Castle in the Sky”, etc. His animations often explore the relationship between man and nature, reflections on war, and the good and evil of human nature. They are full of fairy-tale fantasy and profound philosophy. His works are not only the pinnacle of art, but also convey warm care and critical thinking about the world.
Miyazaki’s animation style is completely different from my work, but the core themes expressed are indeed the same, because he is good at expressing his reflections on society, environment and human nature through delicate animation language and profound story connotations. This criticality stems from his keen observation of real and social issues and his pursuit of an ideal utopian world.
A reflection on industrialization and modernization.
A criticism of war and violence.
A warning against human greed and lust for power.
Mononoke Hime
“Princess Mononoke” is a Japanese animated film produced by Studio Ghibli and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It premiered on July 12, 1997. The film tells the story of a boy from the Ainu tribe who was cursed by an evil demon in order to protect his tribe in the fantasy Muromachi period. In order to break the curse, the boy left his home to seek a way out. Along the way, he witnessed the conflict between humans and forest gods, and was involved in the survival war between the animal gods and demons in the forest and humans. On the way, the boy met a girl who was raised by the mountain dog gods, and tried to find a way to resolve the conflict between nature and humans.
My FMP is to express my yearning for nature and to criticize the heavy life in modern society. The forest in the film symbolizes the original beauty of nature, just like the vastness of the grassland and the tranquility of the grassland at night. However, in the film, humans have to cut down trees and hunt animals in order to survive, and the flora and fauna in the forest are gradually decreasing. Human greed destroys this harmony, reflecting the phenomenon that modern society sacrifices the natural environment in pursuit of development. In my work, I want to emphasize the excessive rules and regulations, high-pressure environment and endless pursuit of money in modern life, just like the film criticizes human desires in the process of industrialization.
Project Background
In contemporary society, young people face high-pressure life, busy work and studies, and are eager to get rid of this fast-paced urban life. Many young people begin to yearn to return to nature, escape from the reinforced concrete city, and pursue a more simple and free lifestyle. The Inner Mongolia grassland has become an ideal destination in the hearts of many people. The vast world and pure lifestyle there have become a harbor for the soul.
A trip to the Inner Mongolia grassland once deeply moved me. The vast natural environment made me feel relaxed and free. Therefore, I hope to express my yearning for nature and my criticism of the heavy life in modern society through this project.
I have been to the grassland for a trip in my production. The natural environment there deeply attracted me, and I found that life there is very simple without some rules and regulations from the community in the city. Self-sufficient life will not cause psychological pressure. In addition to using modern equipment, people living there also use many inherited items to live, such as yurts and traditional clothes. This also hopes to inherit traditional culture and let tourists experience the customs and customs of the grassland more closely. In today’s society, various rules and regulations restrain us and we cannot do things that can relax ourselves. In this high-pressure environment, people cannot get a normal social relationship. With the high pressure and the extravagant life of some people seen in human society, people will constantly put pressure on themselves to get more money to meet their material needs. In this case, people will go on the road of crime. And because of the psychological diseases caused by social reality to us, it is also a common manifestation, such as bipolar disorder, mania, and depression. But if you come to a place with a beautiful environment, these symptoms will improve, and it has been widely confirmed, because hearing the sound of leaves, flowing water, and wind in nature can make people feel calm, especially on the grassland. Walking on the grassland, the gentle green and animal sounds can make people’s brains break away from the long-term tense state and do not have to process complex information, which is very beneficial to people’s mental health. For myself, I am a person who yearns for freedom and does not want to be bound. Settling in the grassland has always been my dream. Settling in the Inner Mongolia prairie can enjoy different scenery every day, there is also a beautiful starry sky at night, and there are different scenery in all seasons, especially in winter, there will be aurora, so the original intention of making this project is also my interpretation of idealism and romanticism.
Storyboard
character reference
character design
ongolia usually wear Deler (Mongolian robe), which is a long robe-like garment that is loose and comfortable, suitable for riding on the grassland and daily life. It usually has many bright colors, representing vitality and good luck, and there are also auspicious patterns on it. It is beautiful and also has the meaning of protecting peace. A wide belt is tied around the waist to shape the body, and the belt is often decorated with silver ornaments or tassels.
Children’s Mongolian robes are similar to those for adults, but they focus more on comfort and ease of movement, with sleeves and robes slightly shorter to facilitate movement.
Mongolian robe is the main clothing of Inner Mongolian men. It is a long robe with wide sleeves and ankle length. The front is mostly designed with a slanting collar and a stand-up collar, which is both beautiful and effective in keeping out the wind.
The robe is loose, making it convenient for riding and daily activities.
Belt:
Men’s belts are wider and thicker, mostly made of leather or cloth, which not only fix the robe, but also reflect strength and status. A waist knife, cigarette case or other practical objects can be worn on the belt to highlight the man’s majesty and practicality. The colors of the clothing are generally blue, navy blue, yellow, red and gold, representing the solemnity and sense of responsibility of men.
Fabric selection:
Winter: Mongolian robes made of wool, camel hair or leather, which are extremely warm and adapt to the cold climate of the grassland.
Summer: Silk, cotton, breathable and light.
Warmth performance:
The cuffs, collars and hems of the robes are usually trimmed with fur to further enhance the warmth.
The inner layer of the clothing is often a shirt or sweater to cope with the large temperature difference between morning and evening on the grassland.
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