IN-YEON
KINETIC TYPOGRAPHY
Audio: Past Lives (2023)
CoMotion 2024: Kinetic Type | Nominee
This piece is based on a clip from the A24 film Past Lives. It explores the concept of in-yeon, a Korean philosophy about how relationships form over many lifetimes. My thesis for this piece was to convey the delicate threads of 인연 (in-yeon) that bind people across time and space, leaving the audience contemplative about the interconnectedness and enduring nature of relationships.
This concept was beautifully expressed in the film through the narration and the shots, and I wondered how typography alone could portray this idea. I knew I didn't want just simple and minimal type fading in and out; I considered what choices I could make to elevate the piece. The subtle ink texture, 3D space, lines, easing, falling letters, and even the lack of visuals were decisions I made to create a sense of space and achieve a delicate touch. These choices tied back to my thesis, as they helped set the tone and immerse viewers into the "delicate threads of in-yeon," bringing them into a space and moment, giving them room to reflect and imagine.
STILLS
PROCESS
Rough Moodboard
Palette Exploration
Initial Design Exploration
