Memories of Qilin by Emily Xie

In March, this generative long-form Art Blocks Curated project was inspired by traditional East Asian art and folklore. Through code, Xie recreates the fluidity and movement found in classical paintings, drawing inspiration from the colors and forms of woodblock prints.

The project evokes religious themes and mythological imagery—dragons, phoenixes and the qilin, a symbol of prosperity. Programmed in p5.js, Memories of Qilin merges ancient cultural heritage with modern digital techniques—a project typical of a day where the roles of religion and art are blurring.