“72 Earthly Transformations” of Sun Wukong after The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven

From The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven to Ginseng Fruit, Monkey King Conquers the Demon, and Lotus Lantern, the image of Sun Wukong has continually evolved across different eras. The artistic styles have shifted from traditional theater to modern visuals, outlining a rich lineage of Chinese animation aesthetics that transcends time.

This interview will begin with these classics, guiding the audience to understand the creative insights and cultural symbols behind the traditional character, Sun Wukong. Three guests will share their practical experiences in painting, animation creation, and the teaching of theatrical animation related to “Journey to the West” through this dialogue and exchange.