If life could be flipped

At this time two years ago, the whole world seemed to have fallen into another timeline, and after experiencing various uncertainties, human beings hoped to find inner peace, balance of life, and discover the possibility of "restarting". Thus, in the present, the concept of a "parallel world" is once again revived as an assumption and expectation of another life possibility. If you can't change the orbit of space-time, is it possible to change yourself? Whether it is the A side or the B side of life, can we switch back and forth between different "roles" to have the ability to live different lives in parallel worlds? The answer is obvious, your flipped life will be at your helm.

To this end, we have found four well-known illustrators at home and abroad to discuss the possibility of "flipping life" together, and specially invited them to create a "self-portrait" cover to show their true feelings in "flipping life". Lisk Feng, who lives in New York, completes the paintings that were once shelved at the moment of her birthday, and the caterpillar's alternative expression is reconciled with her heart; german illustrator Christian Barthold once again uses his good collage style to collage his personal image in the background of a previous work, and with his wild imagination, he travels to a wider creative field; Yoyo Nasty from Stockholm uses fashionable styling. The lively and modern image shows her own beauty as a model, and does not forget to add dolphins that symbolize freedom and imagination to carry out creativity and fun to the end; Sun Jiayi, who lives in Shanghai, depicts the ideal home life, smearing the colorful colors of beautiful daily life as a blogger, so that happy moments can happen.

Scientists who believe in the existence of "parallel worlds" tend to hold the view that "the world we live in is not the only one." When a person tosses a coin, if the harvest is positive, there must be another world of the same person reaping the opposite side. While choosing the front of the coin, choosing the world of the reverse side of the coin will be created. There are as many options as there are flipped worlds. "Although the doctrine has not yet been scientifically explained or confirmed, it has indeed shaped a mysterious space-time for people to imagine."

There are countless spaces and infinite events in parallel worlds, and while people make certain choices, it also means that there are many other choices. "I'm tired of living a life that has only one way of life, and I want to try another way of living," some people are immersed in this idea, worried and sad that they can't be the other side, but ignore the possibility of "flipping life", they could have had the ability to switch between different "roles" or "states" one by one, and control different lives in parallel worlds.

As one of the world's recognized contemporary film changers and directors, as an avant-garde avant-garde director and a representative of American non-mainstream films, David Keith Lynch is an excellent example of having multiple life angles and opening up infinite possibilities. When people had to coin the word "Lynchian Lynchism" to describe his outstanding style in the film and television industry, the master artist showed his extraordinary achievements in flipping the path of life, painter, photographer, singer-songwriter, these different identities made him one of the most influential representatives of the current era.

Different lives in parallel worlds, each one is a story full of imagination, temperature and sincere emotions. If life provides many beautiful templates for people to explore on their own, then flipping life gives new possibilities, allowing us to shuttle through endless spaces, try countless roles, and achieve ourselves without restraint.

01

LISK FENG ：

Go teach! Back to routine life

Side A: Illustrator

Side B: University teacher

Few people in the illustration world do not know this girl, with a rigorous, artistic and coexistence of painting style and the true feelings of the creator, this Chinese illustrator active in New York has already captured the hearts of a large number of fans, and on the way to becoming an illustrator, he has unlocked many dazzling achievements in the industry. And after reaching the peak of her life, she set out again to explore another new thing in life - to teach! The two seemingly similar identities, in Lisk's eyes, are two very different and precious beings.

Lisk took a group photo with students after a solo exhibition and lecture at the Philadelphia University of the Arts

INTERVIEW

With Lisk Feng

iweekly: What three words would you use to describe your illustrations?

Lisk: I think it will be gentle, vigorous and romantic.

iweekly: Transforming into a teacher, what kind of work do you want your students to create?

Lisk: As long as students can create works that satisfy them, and are still curious and active in their personal style of the future, then I am satisfied. As a teacher, I want them to be more professional and have a more systematic understanding of the industry than when they first entered the school.

iweekly: The world has changed so fast over the past two years, what have you learned from it?

Lisk: First of all, stay upright and kind, so that you will wait for good news. Second, divide your energy and time with yourself, pay attention to your own growth, and don't pay too much attention to the outside world. Finally, love life, find the beautiful things around you, and take the initiative to embrace them.

iweekly: Make a list of 3 wonderful things in your current life!

Lisk: Sea, rain, minimalist living.

02

CHRISTIAN BARTHOLD：

Take an impromptu life experiment

Side B: Musician, photographer, writer

Creation is a time-consuming and laborious thing, but Christian Barthold is a creator who "can't let go of himself" and has multiple professional labels. In addition to his well-known status as an illustrator, he also identified himself as an experimental musician born with his own musicality and talent, but this still did not prevent him from continuing to record and explore life, as well as a writer and photographer. When people were curious and surprised by the field he dabbled in, he did not hesitate to bring a good finished creation. "Telling a good story" was Barthold's lifelong pursuit, and he was bound to experiment with improvisation to the end.

Christian Barthold rehearsed for the show with the band members

With Christian Barthold

iweekly: How do you think there's a difference between creating illustration and creating music?

Christian Barthold: Most of the illustrations are based on other people's commissions, what style you want, what elements you don't need, they have been set up in the early stages. And music is not, it depends more on the atmosphere when playing with you, the atmosphere is right, it is easy to create fun rhythms and rhythms.

iweekly: With so many identities, how would you use them to boost creativity and self-drive?

Christian Barthold: I've always had the habit of being good at observing and discovering what material I want, no matter what form it takes. Inspiration is everywhere, and I believe that good artists are not always the most skilled people, but rather a group of people who are good at observing and analyzing things, and they often know better why they are doing these things.

Christian Barthold: Money is not a panacea; personal success is more than just taking everything into your own hands.

Christian Barthold: My girl, we'll be getting married in August; spring is coming so I can jump into the water and feel the natural scent; my parents are still healthy.

03

YOYO NASTY：

Give interesting life a chance to get closer to you

B-side: Model, visual artist

Rich in color, vivid patterns, exquisite connotations, as a generation Y active in the illustration world, Yoyo Nasty dares to explore different media and channels, integrate ideas into the work, and create a unique aesthetic in this digital media era. Holding a photographic device in her hand and aiming at the lens, she travels through different worlds in her heart and unlocks one whimsical idea after another. "Beauty is a commonality." She wore fashionable clothes, showed a handsome expression, and posed in front of the magnesium lamp, showing the avant-garde attitude and fashion aesthetics of her generation. In Yoyo's world, there is no mediocrity and boredom, and when the fun life is a little closer to herself, she slowly gets up, walks up to the stage and shines all over the place.

With Yoyo Nasty

iweekly: Your name is very special, what does it mean?

Yoyo Nasty: My series of practices in the field of art is to create my own "illustration universe". Yoyo Nasty represents the other side of me as a way to express my true personality and inner feelings.

iweekly: As a creator, how would you plan your day?

Yoyo Nasty: I don't really like to separate life from work, in my opinion they are all closely linked. My work is about me personally, about what I want to create, and it all stems from my life experiences. Every day is actually random, and I want to be able to spend it happily and happily.

Yoyo Nasty: Take it easy, live in the moment, and learn to enjoy every day.

Yoyo Nasty: My friend, delicious food, and sunshine.

04

Sun Jiayi:

Happy Planet never closes

B-side: Living bloggers, tide share officers

Because of love, she converted a rough house into an ideal place to live; because of love, she made a set of emojis for her puppy; because of love, she shared her three meals a day, daily wear, and recent goodies with others without hesitation. As a post-95s girl, Sun Jiayi regularly organizes and packs up the joys and joys in a better life, and conveys beautiful things to those who appreciate their own illustrations or leave traces on social platforms. Some people compare happiness to a luxury, but her life is rich and colorful, and she does not stop spreading happiness, and also wanders on her happy planet, greeting every passerby in the city.

Sun Jiayi's life record, photographer Asuki

With Sun Jiayi

iweekly: As an illustrator with millions of followers, how do you want your fans to be when they mention you?

Sun Jiayi: I think it may be the image of a friend around me. Usually attracted by my more fun and interesting lifestyle, such as I like to share the home, the furniture in the home according to the space to arrange and move, then he/she is inspired, also began to decorate and arrange.

iweekly: Putting aside these externally conferred identities, what kind of person do you feel like in your own life?

Sun Jiayi: In life, I am actually a very quiet person, and I don't make a fuss, but if I really want to get acquainted with me, I will become very outgoing and wonderful.

Sun Jiayi: Embrace the outside world harder and maintain a prepared posture, so that you can bring more possibilities for yourself and gain more insights about life.

Sun Jiayi: Three meals a day, because I like to eat at home, haha; comfortable peripheral environment, there is a pure land of freedom; elastic belt, home must-have!

Executive Producer — Carrie Cao

Planning, interviewing, translating, editing — Yorick

Written by Carrie, Yorick, Jason, Jing Yu

Cover illustrations — Lisk Feng, Christian Barthold, Yoyo Nasty, Sun Jiayi

Image — courtesy of the four illustrators themselves

Graphic Design — Wood Valley