Xia Lin’s ongoing project 3C Xing Yi Quan is an open-source new style of martial arts that imitates the body language and characteristics of technological 3C products (3C is Computer, Communication, Consumer Electronics.) Xin Yi Quan is a form of internal martial arts and is based on capturing the essence of animal behavioral ecology. Through informed movements, the exercise fosters deeper understanding of familiar technological gadgets that are an intimate part of our daily lives. The highest “Xing Yi 形意” is “to be,” learn from these products by imitation, experience, and cohabitation, in order to find a sense of symbiosis and enjoyment with our new technological nature.
Xia Lin employs multimedia, video, text, and performance for an artistic practice concerning Tai Chi philosophy, martial arts, and cognitive processes of humans and machines. Xia’s ongoing project 3C Xing Yi Quan is a new form of internal martial arts that seeks to grasp the essence of mobile computer gadgets and accessories. The practice helps mind and body equilibrium in the digital age. Xia is a co-founder of lololol, Its initiative “Future Tao” is an ongoing exploration of Taoist interpretations of technology in today’s context of living.