Chengyu Yao

Kong Wang, the title is derived from a unique concept in the I Ching and traditional Chinese astrology, signifies disappearance, non-existence or looseness, often carrying ominous connotations in cultural interpretations. Chengyu documents eerie occurrences within a fictional residential space built using game development software. Transforms her real-life paranormal experiences into an independent game, then adapts the in-game events into a faux documentary format. The film explores her journey through mysticism, from an initial fear to a place of clear understanding and acceptance.

Chengyu Yao (b.2002) was born in China. Her work focuses on marginalized groups and mysticism, using her own experiences as a starting point to connect with all kinds of forgotten people, events, and objects, Yao explores and expresses the voices and stories that have been neglected or forgotten by the society through her art practice.