CCU: Jeff Case - Nang Yai (Thai art)

CCU: Jeff Case – Nang Yai (Thai art)


July 16 – August 24, 2018

Reception, Thursday August 23

Nang Yai is an ancient Thai art form dating back to the 1400’s using shadow puppetry to retell cultural narratives with animal hides intricately designed, a bon fire, and a white screen. Jeff’s work interprets this ancient art using modern methods. His stereographic depictions of mythical Thai scenes are 3D rendered & printed and shadows are cast when light is carefully harnessed within the 3D printed globe.

Jeff Case, an associate professor at Coastal Carolina University is best known for his work specializing in cutting edge technology such as rapid prototyping, 3D scanning and printing. He lived in Thailand from 1998-2000 and has returned on several occasions as a researcher and as a professor, leading students in study abroad programs for Coastal Carolina University

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