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Southern Wind Algorist: Merging Nine Algorithms with Nine Gay Stories Written in Classical Chinese

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This paper presents an immersive interactive art installation called Southern Wind Algorist, which explores the convergence of knowledge from multiple disciplines. The installation is situated at the intersection of media arts, Chinese studies, and gay & lesbian studies. It combines nine well-known algorithms in the history of computer graphics with nine gay stories written in classical Chinese. The resulting artwork is a unique fusion that has never been assembled before. The paper delves into the related works, the cultural context of the stories, the visual effects' relationship with the underlying themes, methodology, public reception, technical aspects, and sustainability. It also addresses issues related to the artwork's linguistics and visual accessibility. The installation creates a space for people to reflect on queer desires' historical perspectives and future trajectories and promotes cultural diversity.

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cover image Proceedings of the ACM on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques
Proceedings of the ACM on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques  Volume 7, Issue 4
July 2024
140 pages
EISSN:2577-6193
DOI:10.1145/3680122
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Published: 19 July 2024
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  1. Chinese Literature
  2. Digital Humanities
  3. Electronic Literature
  4. Gay Literature
  5. Generative Art
  6. Homosexuality and Literature
  7. Text Machines

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