The Immortal Gold Rabbit
Single Channel Video10:30 minutes
2018
“The Immortal Gold Rabbit” looks at the mythology of the Moon Rabbit across different cultures. In contrast to European stories of seeing a man on the moon, Eastern stories involve a rabbit on the moon. Originating from China, the legend shifts and spreads around Asia and extends to as far out as Aztec mythology. Even today, the Moon Rabbit influence contemporary storytelling, such as movies, music, and Japanese animation. The organic transforming nature of storytelling mirrors the complexities of our ever-evolving society with specific customs and traditions.