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A singing whale highlighted at County Government

8/31/2014

Whale Song

Inspired by humpback’s vocalization, artist BiJian Fan created a life size singing whale in paper scroll. Cutout music notes and symbols outline the whale and underscore his singing aptitude. It is installed at the Hall of Administration, Ventura County Government Center, and highlighted by the building’s skylight. A closeup video can be viewed at http://youtu.be/44cmb1wTvXM.

The visual art can also be sensed audibly through interactive mobile communication. Upon scanning a QR code on the label, a smartphone plays out a whale song. The integration of technology adds another sensory mode to visual art.

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Origami Math Genius (OMG) ripples through Los Angeles Unified School District

8/25/2014

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Ripple effect

The Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles selected Origami Math Genius (OMG) as a professional development curriculum for its teacher program. It prepares teachers in Los Angeles Unified School District to integrate arts into core curricula and benefits more children through teacher development.

OMG is a curriculum of origami math developed for integrating art and science into K-12 education. It is to excite children to learn, overcome math anxiety, and turn every child into an OMG!

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Yoga pose strikes a balance

8/18/2014

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Yoga Pose

BiJian's kinetic sculpture of Yoga Pose responds to the surrounding environment and quivers intermittently. The shift between equilibrium and motion represents the impermanence, an essential doctrine in Buddhism.

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Western Gull inspires artistic interpretation

8/11/2014

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Spread your wings

Channel Islands National Park inspires local artist BiJian Fan to create artistic interpretation of endemic animal species. The animal sculptures will be installed at the park’s visitor center, they engage public in preserving the Channel Islands through education. His kinetic sculpture of western gull highlights the largest protected breeding colony in the world with over 10,000 gulls gathering during nesting season from May through July on Anacapa island.

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Tie the Knot

8/4/2014

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Tie the knot

Knot symbolizes unbreakable pledge, it has been associated with marriage since at least the 13th century. To visualize the idiom of “tie the knot,” artist BiJian Fan created an aquatic knotting art with two floating swans. It also underscores the nautical characteristic of coastal community in Ventura County. It was showcased at Museum of Ventura county, July 19-20, 2014.

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