Wayfarer is an immersive installation centered on Tiangou, a legendary Chinese mythical creature reimagined through AI. Embodying dual natures of benevolence and malevolence, Tiangou appears both as a guardian of peace and as a devourer of the moon.

Drawing from Chinese folklore and the Classic of Mountains and Seas, the work transforms ancient myths into AI-generated beings that evolve in form and meaning. The audience follows Tiangou’s metamorphic voyage — beginning as a fleeting star, shifting through shapes and materials, and culminating in the devouring of the moon.

This mesmerizing adventure breathes new life into the AI-generated character Tiangou, offering metaphors that explore our fear and curiosity of the unknown and our evolving relationship with machines, delving into a poetic spectrum of new dualism.

Sound Designer: Weilu Ge