2 channels, color, sound, 16:9
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Climate crisis, energy disasters, the fantasy of the Anthropocene, and a sci-fi fable of insect diets. Inspired by a real news story: “Termites chewing through power cables causing major blackouts in mountainous cities.” To adapt to sudden ecological changes brought about by climate change, “termites” have shifted their dietary habits, turning their attention to artificial cables as a new food source. In the damp, shadowy ant tunnels, insect restaurants feature musicians playing cooking melodies while butchers handle the food (meat portions), showcasing their culinary skills with cable-based dishes. This serves both as a sacrificial offering to the gods of ecology and an act of revenge against humanity. Is this a fable of insects imagining a future diet in the face of climate disaster, or a reality show where ant-men in disguise exact revenge on humans through a feeding spectacle?
ZHANG XU Zhan is an artist and film director. Born in 1988. His practice centers on animation and video installations, continuously exploring the expansion of cinematic experiences through experimental animation, multi-channel projections, and sculptural objects. His works often feature surreal and grotesque imagery, reflecting on personal and societal experiences, blending contemporary life experiences with absurd and bizarre visuals to explore themes of decay, perpetual celebration, and solitude.