Pickled (2019-2020)

I am always inspired by food from my hometown in China, especially spicy food. I always see food making as a metaphor for creating arts. For this animation, the main character is a young chili pepper. She dreams of becoming a dish of delicious and dazzling food. But things do not go as planned as the chef decides to throw her into a glass jar to be pickled. It is also a personal story to remind myself to be patient with my progress and consistently practicing my crafts.

Special Thanks

I want to give a big shout out to my amazingly talented composer Austin Gatus (@austingatusmusic), who leveled up this animation with his unique understanding and dedication. I also want to thank my family who has supported me during my self-doubts and financial difficulties. Last but not least, thank you to my cohorts and UCLA Animation Workshop who has introduced me to this wonderful world of animations.

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