# Project Description

Some Little Thoughts from June 1st till Now (2024)

Xiang Li

Summary

Final work

UAL - Camberwell, Year of 2024

Based in London

Mixed Media Artist

Composer

Collector

Life explorer

UAL - Camberwell, Year of 2024

Based in London

Mixed Media Artist

Composer Show more

College Camberwell College of Arts

Course MA Fine Art: Computational Arts

Graduation year 2024

In this mixed-media documentary work, I delve into my inner world through music composition, acoustic performance, graphic scores, poems, paintings, and collage.

I consider myself emotionally balanced. I often conceal my emotions because joy and sadness pass fleetingly, leaving no lingering aftertaste. Initially, I attributed this to forgetfulness, living in ‘the present’ than the ‘past’. Even though it made me question my authenticity sometimes—am I the same person who lived yesterday (I often can’t recall yesterday’s lunch)?

A conversation with a friend shed light on my concerns. She suggested my emotional detachment might stem from old psychological traumas, a mechanism to balance positive and negative emotions. I agreed, realizing I habitually avoid extremes in most cases. Indeed, this led me to act like a mature and steady person, but I am equally losing touch with the full spectrum of life.

This artwork marks my journey of self-discovery, unveiling overlooked evidence and traces of my life through poetry, drawings, and music. Reflecting on these entries, I became aware of how past events and environments shaped the person I am today. This process allowed me to refresh my memory and confidently embrace my identity and existence.

Through this artistic exploration, I hope it will encourage others who may be in doubt about themselves to embrace each moment in their life.

Final work

Some Little Thoughts from June 1st till now (2024)

The taste of life is portrayed as the green, orange, and blue colors flow among the music notations, up and down.

The on-site composition with the screen and speakers in the center of the room, and some documents is on a table against the wall.

Views are watching and listening in front of the screen.

Documents display at the exhibition. This contains the original thoughts, texts, drawings, and music from day one.

Research and process

Graphic Score Rehearsal 1

It is a rehearsal video with three acoustic instrument performers.

A close-up shot of the graphic music score for this artwork.

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