Photographer, artist and 3D animator Jiye Liu (Ziye Liu) created a short film inspired by the works of Yayoi Kusama and Ai Weiwei.

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The four-minute video titled Themes and Variations (“Themes and Variations”) offers a new look at the work of artists, explores the relationship between art objects and the surrounding space, reality and imagination. Static objects gain life: the iconic polka-dot pattern starts dancing, and the chairs and stools turn into fantastic designs.