Infatuation is a multimedia narrative exploring the pervasive threat of stalking, particularly for young women. Blending live-action footage with animation, Cindy Jiang’s project immerses viewers in the protagonist's journey from a peaceful afternoon to feeling threatened in her own home. The work begins with video of the protagonist relaxing outdoors, but leads to a distorted animation style, signaling our shift from reality to the character’s inner experience of fear. Jiang’s work is a poignant commentary on women's experience of vulnerability.
---Lorraine Hermenegildo---