Introduce Artist
Yachan Yuan
@yachan_yuan
Yachan Yuan is a talented Visual Effects Artist specializing in VFX and visual design, renowned for creating captivating works that celebrate cultural symbols and narratives. With a passion for merging storytelling and advanced digital technologies, Yachan crafts compelling visuals that evoke emotions, tell meaningful stories, and foster deeper connections with audiences.
Yachan’s diverse academic background includes an MFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design, complemented by degrees from Tongji University, Aalto University, and Nanjing Normal University. This blend of traditional art education and contemporary digital expertise shapes her innovative approach to VFX and visual design.
Her professional portfolio includes work as a Nuke compositor on prominent projects like Jimmy Kimmel Hosting the Oscars 2024, Apex, and Call of Duty. Yachan has also contributed to creative campaigns for leading brands such as Xfinity, Apple, and Toyota. Her ability to infuse meaningful narratives into each frame underscores her dedication to the art of visual storytelling.
Yachan Yuan continues to push the boundaries of VFX, creating transformative experiences that connect with viewers and highlight the emotional and cultural power of visual storytelling.
1. Lost in Translation
Link：https://youtu.be/B1lZTu-S6rw
Breakdown: https://youtu.be/0H3xZWwC9qs
Production: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ViyfYsxuZDEcBaZ8couNCYTAX6qeDF8j/view?usp=sharing
Intro: Lost in Translation is a visual effects work that explores three untranslatable words from different cultures: Mångata (Swedish), Gluggaveður (Icelandic), and Saudade (Portuguese).
- Mångata: The road-like reflection of moonlight on water.
- Gluggaveður: Weather that looks nice outside but is actually cold or windy and is best enjoyed from indoors.
- Saudade: A feeling of longing, melancholy, or nostalgia.
These words, which lack direct translations into other languages, are commonly referred to as "untranslatable words." With the combination of live-action plate and visual effects, Lost in Translation invites audiences to experience the beauty and depth of language, offering a perspective on bridging cultural and linguistic diversity.
2. Let it Grow
Link：https://youtu.be/DH_3dJDwhhg
Intro: Let it Grow draws inspiration from a profound connection with the Nordic natural environment, particularly the Sami myth of the "Fire of the Fox” a folk tale surrounding the Northern Lights. In Finland, the aurora borealis is called "Revontulet," which translates to "Fox's Fire." The myth tells the story of a mystical fox running through the snow, its tail sweeping across the snow and sending sparkling flakes into the cold, serene air, which then forms the dazzling aurora. This myth reflects the Finnish reverence for nature and the cycle of life itself.
Sami people believe that animals and souls have emotions and consciousness and that both animals and souls possess ways to act and communicate with the entire environment. With such beliefs, living in harmony with nature has formed the initial conception of the Sami world and foster Sami people's deep respect and a humble attitude towards nature, allowing people to see themselves as parts of nature.
