The Nightmare is a stop motion animation inspired by the Dunhuang fresco entitled Mara’s Attack, and captures the silent struggles of mental illness.

The tale unfolds over three chapters…

“The Dancer” follows the anxiety of a dancer about her appearance. The harder she pursues outward beauty and perfection, the more cracked and fissured her face becomes.

“Phobia” is a glimpse into the Horseman’s unease and fear of being exposed to social activity.

“Insomnia” is the wakeful dream of a depressed insomniac.

This project is an interdisciplinary study of ceramics, animation techniques, and the Dunhuang frescoes; It explores the bridge between traditional depictions in the frescoes and contemporary stories of everyday life.