Betwixt Reality and Illusion – Dialogue between the Perceived World and the Physical World is a cutting-edge short film shot in 4K resolution. Crossing different eras and disciplines, it is a groundbreaking attempt to apply scientific theories to ancient Chinese art. The protagonists of this film are the jades from the Warring States period to Han dynasty in the collection of the National Palace Museum. Their splendid yet unpredictable shapes create optical illusions which deceive the human eyes. As humans are both observer and creator, the film sets out from the humanistic perspective to challenge the audience by questioning whether “seeing is truly believing,” and also applies the theories of physics, mathematics, and psychology to interpret the illusionary art of these ancient jade artifacts.
