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Xiaotao Tang Explores Cultural Renewal for Cancer & Pegasus: Anatomical Reconstitutions

Xiaotao Tang Explores Cultural Renewal for Cancer & Pegasus: Anatomical Reconstitutions

Xiaotao Tang

Driven by personal passion, Xiaotao Tang reimagines Sagittarius and Cancer inCultural Renewal for Cancer & Pegasus: Anatomical Reconstitutions, blending Baroque music, Renaissance philosophy, and digital craft in the Conceptual Design category.

I entered this profession driven by personal passion and interest, which is embodied in my work on Cultural Renewal for Cancer & Pegasus: Anatomical Reconstitutions, featured in the new Conceptual Design category.

It signifies authoritative validation and marks another step forward in my international journey.

It has attracted valuable sponsorships and support, while also allowing me to connect with like-minded collaborators who share a common vision.

Experimentation serves as a vital source of unique inspiration. I use it to trial new ideas, embrace inevitable errors, and explore a wider range of possibilities.

Music, theater, oil paintings, and murals have all deeply influenced me throughout my creative journey. Perhaps the most unconventional influence comes from Renaissance-era art and culture, which continues to inspire my work in unexpected ways.

The delicate balance between creativity and order—this equilibrium is vital for producing work that is both innovative and coherent, allowing ideas to flourish within a structured framework.

By clarifying the client’s brand philosophy and preferred expression, I ensure that aligning their goals with my creativity isn’t contradictory—it’s a truly collaborative process that brings out the best in both sides.

The integration of extensive linguistic and technical elements was exhausting and demanded relentless effort. However, persistence ultimately led to success—and in doing so, unlocked exciting new possibilities for growth and innovation.

I pause and live quietly like everyone else, taking time to study academic papers, deeply immerse myself in diverse art and design works, and patiently wait for inspiration to arrive and spark new ideas.

My lifelong pursuit of erudition and perfection drives everything I do.

Geometry and philosophy are crucial disciplines—you’ll need to understand and integrate both to achieve meaningful and thoughtful design.

The three masters of the Renaissance have profoundly influenced me. Their work continues to inspire my ideas, and I would love to explore how tradition and modernity collide through their perspective in my own interpretations.

When asked what kind of designer I aspire to be, my answer is to always do my best and act freely.

Winning Entry

Cancer & Pegasus: Anatomical Reconstitutions
Cancer & Pegasus: Anatomical Reconstitutions
The work bridges etching, Baroque music, and Renaissance philosophy to reinterpret Sagittarius/Cancer. Merging analog textures (silverpoint/Dutch...
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