The piece of memory I choose is about the early days of the epidemic outbreak in China. As a student, we were instructed to delay the commencement of the school year, resulting in students taking online classes from home for a duration of two months. During that time, although my family and I held concerns about the epidemic spreading, I experienced an overwhelming sense of tranquility and happiness. Finishing my daily academic tasks, I would watch two episodes of the Japanese anime series “Inuyasha.”(犬夜叉) What’s more, I was obsessed with crafting various items, including sachets and “handballs,” a type of Japanese handicraft.
In my project, I intend to incorporate temple bells and wind chimes as background music, symbolizing the emotional state I experienced during that period and the historical backdrop of Japan’s Warring States period, which is the setting for the “Inuyasha” story. Additionally, I aim to include the sounds of paper turning and pen writing, showing the learning process.
Another concept I have in mind is to use the sound of my earrings to symbolize myself. The intensity of the earring’s jingling and tapping noise would signify the extent of my movement. For example, a diminishing earring sound indicating a gradual transition to a state of calm.
For this project, I would like to evoke a sense of serenity, with the inclusion of wind bells, earrings, and other elements playing a dynamic role in constructing this atmosphere.