The graceful human body in motion, minimalist performance settings, the touch of others and self—these are the most immediate visual experiences for audiences viewing Wenxin Fu’s dance films. As an innovative artist who blends modern dance, dance film, and interdisciplinary art, Wenxin Fu is not just a dancer but also a film director. She has long been committed to expanding the sensory experience of dance films beyond traditional human perception, exploring the mysterious connection between vision and touch.
Wenxin Fu’s work delves deep into complex emotional and psychological themes such as intimate relationships, dreams, and psychological trauma. Her representative work, the “Light Distortion” series, redefines the traditional two-dimensional space of film through the use of light refraction and mirrored paper. In these works, she explores the choreography of the camera, deconstructing the dancer’s body to create a surreal visual effect. This style not only challenges the audience’s conventional understanding of dance films but also opens a door to the mysteries of touch through visual representation.
In Wenxin Fu’s works, the external and internal aspects of the human experience are often mirrored, sometimes starkly different, sometimes echoing each other. Using mirrored paper as a medium, she portrays the struggle and interaction between external appearance and inner reality through changes in light and shadow. The dancer, reflected in the mirrored paper, may represent the external projection or the internal reflection, both engaging in a struggle for existence within the dance, displaying emotions such as oppression, conflict, comfort, and acceptance. This exploration not only reflects the complexity of the human psyche but also reveals the subtle relationship between the body and space.
Wenxin Fu’s artistic achievements stem not only from her ongoing exploration in creative fields but also from her solid professional background. She began studying dance at a young age, underwent 12 years of professional training, earned her bachelor’s degree in Modern Dance from the London Contemporary Dance School, and later pursued a master’s degree in Creative Practice: Transdisciplinary Arts at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London. During her graduate studies, she deeply researched the combination of dance and film, gradually forming her unique artistic style and creative philosophy. Her works have been exhibited and performed in the UK, Italy, China, Hong Kong, and have received widespread acclaim in the international art world. She continually challenges and transcends her artistic expression, drawing audiences into the dreamlike world she creates.
Wenxin Fu’s artistic creation consistently revolves around the core question of how to integrate tactile experience into film. Through the precise use of camera choreography and light, she breaks down the boundaries between vision and touch, transforming dance films from mere visual presentations into explorations of touch. Wenxin Fu’s works lead the audience into a space beyond reality, allowing them to feel the texture of the body and the warmth of emotion within the visual experience. Her artistic practice not only redefines the relationship between dance and film but also opens up a new exploration of human sensory experience, highlighting her exceptional creativity and deep thinking as a transdisciplinary artist.