Primary Magazine 2021
Primary Magazine
Primary Magazine
Primary Magazine
"Primary" is pleased to announce the publication of its very first volume on July 19th, 2021, debuting online at primary-mag.com.
With an emerging student lens, the outstanding art and written work arising out of the School of Art and beyond at California State University, Long Beach, is exhibited with special care.
The editors-in-chief wish you joy as you consider each page. Many thanks to all contributors, supporters, and readers!"
---- Primary Magazine Website
The Clean Life
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Statement of The Clean Life
(The Clean Life has been published in the Primary Magazine 2021)
It is my belief that folklore contains wisdom from our ancestors. Both Eastern and Western Folklore overlap because human nature is the same. It is at that intersection that I wish to tell my stories. The Clean Life melds the spirit and philosophy of a Chinese folk tale in which a ghost takes on the identity of various people by putting on their skin, with a western morality tale about the 7 deadly sins. For this project I looked to catch one point within the folklore of each culture, and use this to create a new story. The way I worked on The Clean Life was to watch and absorb the atmosphere of ghost stories, not having a direct plan of what I would use each bit of research for. And then as I created, I had a store of accumulated information, impressions, and inspiration to draw from. One of the items I researched for The Clean Life was the tradition of making a deal with the devil at a crossroads. This led me to learn about Robert Johnson and was a springboard to my project "The Price of Authenticity." The way that I work is to immerse myself in research and follow where it leads.
----Hui Tan
May, 2024 INRETURN - Experimental Practices Showcase, 360° Theater - Innovation Space at CSULB.
I had three works displayed in this final exhibition & Mid-term show:
1. The Suitcases
I assisted the "Suitcase Team" students in completing this installation project, which combined interview soundtracks, real live mixed animation videos, and suitcase sculpture installation. This work explores the diversity of students’ self-identities from different countries and cultures.
2. The Falling Fruit
This is my personal experimental animated film, which explores the conflict between individual desires, religious constraints, and social and family expectations.
3. Illusion
This work was created based on several breakdown course curriculums and materials, including the students' and musicians' improvisational performances. I produced this for display in Prof. Kim's final show.
INSIGHTS 2021 - Exhibition, Cal State University, Long Beach
Animatic, The Bears' Return
Environmental Design, The Rainbow Garden Supply
Environmental Design, The Rainbow Garden Supply
has been published in the Animation Category of the INSIGHTS 2021- Exhibition, and showing in their virtual gallery.
Environmental Design, The Rainbow Garden Supply
Environmental Design, The Rainbow Garden Supply
Environmental Design, The Rainbow Garden Supply
has been published in the Motion Pre-Production Category of the INSIGHTS 2021- Exhibition, and displaying in their virtual gallery.
Illustration, The Big Feast in an Italian Alley
Environmental Design, The Rainbow Garden Supply
Illustration, The Big Feast in an Italian Alley
has been published in the Illustration Category of the INSIGHTS 2021- Exhibition, and showing in their virtual gallery.
