To Be A Child: Exploring Creative Wonder and Embarking on A Sensory Journey Through Art.

Embark on a sensory journey alongside San Francisco-based artist Haoyun Erin Zhao as this enchanting short film unfolds. Through her curious and observant lens, Zhao traverses through the city’s vibrant energy and translates the elusive human emotions into her expansive abstract paintings and multidisciplinary creations.

Through exploring the intricate relationship between the artist’s sensorial memories and the diverse natural elements of California, the film offers a poetic narrative on the profound influence of one's environment on their creative journey.

As the story unfolds, Zhao shares insights into her early artistic influences, studio process, and the transformative power of entering a meditative state to draw inspiration from the unknown. Discover the essence of artistic expression and the magic of connecting seemingly unrelated dots through the eyes of Haoyun Erin Zhao.

Director/DP/Edit: Nicholas Dorsey

Color: Nick Lareau

Camera Assistant: Brian Tran

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