Xi Li

Prosperity or Emptiness (2022)

5 min 1 secSingle channel / Digital Video / Colour / Sound

"Prosperity or Emptiness is an experience and metaphor of urban life. It uses a series of abstract and fragmented 3D visual animations to discuss the genealogy and relationship between the body, digital technology, and urban space."

— Artist's Statement

Credits & notes

Commissioned by CIRCUIT and Wellington City Council.

    Other works by Xi Li

    A video game style loading screen. A person with braids stares vacantly, there are animations around them.
    Xi Li

    Brain Island (sampler) (2019)

    A multi-dimensional space of contemporary urban architecture and postmodern fantasy.

    Brain Island (sampler)
    A digital sculpture of two intersecting rings adorned with chains and golden flames.
    Xi Li

    Ritual of Subject (installation overview) (2021)

    An series of excerpts from a 4 channel installation exploring fitness, sexuality, consumer symbols, and idol worship

    Ritual of Subject (installation overview)
    CGI glass buildings are haloed by a giant orange sun which is imprinted with baroque style graphics.
    Xi Li

    Spirit Ether (2021)

    An animated panorama of modernity under capitalism.

    Spirit Ether
    A CGI persons torso is seen from below, there are many stars behind them. Silver and gold shapes adorn their body.
    Xi Li

    The Idol Reveal: From Infatuation to the Mysterious (Traile... (2022)

    Mythological and poetic of idol worship are juxtaposed with images of sculptures and plants that symbolise energy

    The Idol Reveal: From Infatuation to the Mysterious (Trailer)
    Xi Li on CIRCUIT

    CIRCUIT is the
    leading voice
    for artist moving image
    practice
    in Aotearoa New Zealand,
    distributing works,
    critical review and
    dialogues
    which reflect our unique, contemporary
    South Pacific context.