ANIMATION JOURNAL: LINH WORLD’S ECO SYSTEM

From the very beginning of our animation journey, we have chosen a long and perhaps challenging path: Building our own world in which we can explore our creativity to write our own stories.

From the very beginning of our animation journey, we have chosen a long and perhaps challenging path: Building our own world in which we can explore our creativity to write our own stories.

LINH WORLD

Linh World was created by us towards such direction based on the spiritual inspiration of Vietnamese people. Its “vastness” in both literal and figurative sense took us over 3 years of constantly struggling, discovering, trying and fixing. Above all, it was a wonderful journey.

Our great inspiration to develop Linh World began with Son Doong cave in Quang Binh, Vietnam.

Source: https://vietnamtourism.gov.vn/index.php/items/31968

Creatures in Linh World are all extremely magical and unique. They were created from folk tales or even real animals inhabiting Vietnam.

Dã Tượng is a member of Linh’s Guardians - the protectors of Linh World. Ông Voi Chiến was sketched based on Vietnamese elephants, which have participated with humans in ancient wars to defend our country.

Ma Lon is recruited to guard the graves of the deceased. Its name speaks for this character's inspiration. It is actually a game of the Southern kids as a ritual for summoning spirits. Sounds a bit "scary", doesn't it? During the day, Ma Lon in Linh World only likes to sleep.

Linh World exists below the Human World and is supported by a giant tree, called the Karma Tree.

KARMA TREE

Linh World seems to have no boundaries and very wild. At the heart of Linh World is a giant KARMA TREE. Its branches are so large that it can cover the entire Linh World. Therefore, even in daytime or nighttime, the sky appears the same. Interestingly, this sky can change upon each season.

Since its early days, this world has been maintained by the Karma Tree. Millions of lives are all connected to the tree. Whether it is a God, a Human, a Goblin or a Devil, each individual action become nourishment for the Karma Tree which will bear fruit in return - sweet or bitter, depending on the thoughts, actions, or words of that individual.

It can be said that Karma is also a unique spiritual concept in Vietnamese culture. Let's watch the below video to discover how Karma Tree was formed in the eyes of Sun Wolf artists.

KARMA CITY

Existing under branches of Karma Tree is a big city with 12 districts called the Karma City, which we got our inspiration from Hoi An. It retains the traditional beauty, but also absorbs modern elements. Obviously, Karma City is so much more futuristic comparing to Human World.

Karma City was also inspired by Saigon in 2018 - the point when we started the project. Residents from all regions rush here to live and make their living. Each district is famous for their distinctive feature. For example, Pig District is known for its traditional restaurants. The story of Linh: Magic Powder takes place in the Pig District.

Each creative element is meticulously researched from Vietnamese architecture.

SKY MARKET

Sky Market is a floating market with many boats passing by and was inspired by Vietnamese floating markets. Around the market, there are several huts and shops, connected by rope bridges. Sky Market can only be found in Linh World. Its local residents have their own rules. The Market does not stay in a same place, but moves from one place to another.

There are stills many things waiting for us and you to discover. Let’s follow Sun Wolf Animation Studio for more journeys.

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Leo DINH