Hongchan Lee, Story of Emily (2026)
Bio
Hongchan Lee is a multidisciplinary artist, designer, and educator focusing on the intersection of digital media, social advocacy, and nonlinear storytelling. His research investigates how “affective design” can transform abstract digital harm into spaces for empathy and ethical reflection. With a professional background in 3D production and broadcast design, Lee integrates technical industry standards with creative inquiry to address complex social phenomena like cyberbullying and digital exclusion. He holds a BFA in Moving Image & Film from the Konkuk University, South Korea.
Artist Statement
“Story of Emily”, a web design project, explores how interactive storytelling can serve as a medium for social advocacy and moral engagement. Hongchan is interested in how the emotional essence of a narrative is transmitted through the “aesthetic of rupture”—using web-based interactions and motion graphics to visualize the psychological impact of digital violence. By integrating scroll-triggered animations and nonlinear structures, he invites viewers to carry the emotional weight of a story, treating interaction itself as a form of presence and recognition within fragmented digital landscapes.
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