Love
Experimental Loop Video
2020
Digital
16:9
Color
The loop video Love by Song Lu employs the movement of two matches to symbolize the connection between human breath and the concept of love. Inspired by the principles of Minimalism and Conceptualism, Song creates a unique and intriguing juxtaposition between these seemingly disparate elements, resulting in unexpected yet aesthetically captivating imagery. Through her work, Song invites viewers to contemplate the complexity of human emotions and the subtle connections that exist between seemingly unrelated concepts.
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Untitled Art Fair, Miami, United states
CICA Museum, Gimpo, South Korea
La Vita dell’Arte IV, Milan, Italy
Elephants Never Forget
3D Animation
2021
11:13 mins
16:9
Color
Elephants Never Forget by Song Lu is a unique exploration of the concept of memory using the device of the "memory palace." By imagining a city as a memory palace, the artist creates a vivid and surreal landscape that serves as a reflection of their experiences and emotions during their time in New York City. Through the juxtaposition of domestic and public spaces and the interaction between food and place, Song invites viewers to explore the intricate relationship between memory and the physical environment. The resulting work is a thought-provoking and visually striking representation of the power of memory and the ways in which it shapes our perceptions of the world around us.
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ZAZ 101TS, New York, United States
Quarantine Diary
Microscope Video
2020
03:50 mins
16:9
Color
In March 2020, the School of Visual Arts made the decision to suspend classes for two weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This marked the beginning of Song Lu's quarantine experience, where she found herself confined to her home and struggling with feelings of anxiety and sadness. Seeking solace, she turned her focus towards the microscopic world.
During this time, Song wrote three poignant poems that utilized metaphors to explore her thoughts on life, death, rebirth, society, and the environment that surrounds us. These works serve as a reflection on the profound impact that the pandemic had on her life and the world at large. Through her words, Song invites us to consider our own relationships with the natural world and to contemplate the interconnectedness of all things.
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During this time, Song wrote three poignant poems that utilized metaphors to explore her thoughts on life, death, rebirth, society, and the environment that surrounds us. These works serve as a reflection on the profound impact that the pandemic had on her life and the world at large. Through her words, Song invites us to consider our own relationships with the natural world and to contemplate the interconnectedness of all things.
Flatiron
Project Space, New York, United States
Things We Do Everyday
Experimental Video
2023
03:22 mins
16:9
Color
Things We Do Everyday is a mesmerizing exploration of mundane office daily routines presented in a video. The video documents the everyday actions of workers in a bustling printing studio that produces prints for artists and photographers in Shanghai, China. From the delicate movement of ink across paper to the rhythmic tapping of tools against a printing plate, each gesture of the workers' work is elevated to an art form in its own right.
As the camera pans across the studio, viewers are invited to witness the magic of the printing process in action. The hands of the workers move in precise grids, creating a mesmerizing visual rhythm that ebbs and flows like ocean waves. The repetitive nature of the gestures creates a sense of meditative calm, drawing the viewer into a state of peaceful contemplation.
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As the camera pans across the studio, viewers are invited to witness the magic of the printing process in action. The hands of the workers move in precise grids, creating a mesmerizing visual rhythm that ebbs and flows like ocean waves. The repetitive nature of the gestures creates a sense of meditative calm, drawing the viewer into a state of peaceful contemplation.
