Chasing the Sun

On a hot summer day, the sun blazed in the sky, making the earth like an inferno. Seeing this, Kuafu decided to chase the sun and make it set to save the people living in this world.

Kuafu began his chase. He traversed mountains, rivers, grasslands, and forests, and no matter how great the difficulties and challenges he encountered, he was undaunted and persevered in his pursuit of the sun. His body was exhausted, but his determination never wavered.

But no matter how much he chased after it, the sun always kept a certain distance from him. This was so strange. Finally, Kuafu died of exhaustion on the road.

Here are Ina Vare's thoughts on the story.

"I delved into Chinese mythology, exploring intriguing characters such as Pangu and Kuafu, unraveling tales of world creation. The symbolism of the egg echoed through these narratives, inspiring me to craft my own universe-- weaving together the original story, the characters, and the invigorating journey of my research."

Digital collage glitched on analog video processing hardware by video artist INA VARE.

2023, GIF, 720 × 576 px

Artist: @ina_vare (Explainer - 163)