Statement

Nüshu is a syllabic script created and used exclusively by women from Yao ethnic tribe in Jiangyong County, Hunan Province, China. The women were forbidden formal education for many centuries and developed the Nüshu script in order to communicate with one another. It is a symbol of female empowerment and cultural heritage.As an Unknown Nüshu Practitioner once said: "Men have their script, books, and texts;they are men of honour. we have our own script, books, and texts; we are women of honour."

The secret written language of women, is often written in the format of poems, letters and songs. It serves as an escape and a secret medium for woman to express their pain, sorrow and hope .For hundreds of years, this silent script has been unknown outside of Jiangyong, and it was not known to the outside world until the 1980s.With the death of the last fluent native speaker of the ancient language 16 years ago, this little-known written language is on the brink of extinction. 

This project aims to create a social media-based digital platform dedicated to preserving Nüshu, exploring its cultural importance, and promoting feminist values.Through the use of a virtual ambassador, the project aims to engage diverse audiences, raise Nüshu awareness, and deepen understanding of its historical significance.Drawing from her experiences as a model, Jiangyao has gained an acute understanding of aesthetics and fashion design. This cinematic insight into the visual language of fashion harmonizes with her cinematic skills, enabling her to craft multimedia content that powerfully communicates and deeply resonates with a diverse cinematic audience.