Impermanence

Wu-Chang is a wearable arts experiment by Sheri Chi about transforming the wearer’s heartbeat to neon via sensors. Written in Chinese characters is 無常(Wu-Chang), which means Impermanence. The dynamic floating red neon gas relates to the concept of air floating in the body or “qi/chi 氣 (the air of life)” which in Chinese beliefs is the cultural interpretation of living signs in the body, as well as the ephemeral and fugitive sides of life.

 

 

Team credits
Neon garment by Sheri Chi IG: @chi_sheri
Photography by Kestin Mica IG: @equinoxflwr
Model: Nahir Francis