Time of Winter (2019)

Duration: 1’02”

A Short Film by:
Florence Yuk Ki Lee

“Time of Winter" is a one-minute animation that captures the ephemeral nature of time and its ceaseless passage. Through the evocative portrayal of a winter setting, the animation subtly reminds us of the transient beauty and relentless progression of our lives.

As the animation unfolds, viewers are transported to a balcony of winter tranquility. A young boy emerges, drawing back the curtains, he carefully hangs a calendar, a symbol of the human desire to mark the passing of time.

Each day, the pages of the calendar flip, and with each flip we witness the subtle metamorphosis of the season. Vibrant leaves, once adorned with hues of crimson and gold, gently detach from branches and descend, mirroring the descent of time itself. The pristine snowflakes that follow, like tiny temporal fragments, blanket the scene, symbolising the ever-present cycle of renewal and transformation.

Through its imagery and nuanced symbolism, "Time of Winter" invites contemplation on the nature of time and the impermanence of existence. This work celebrates the beauty found in the transitory, urging us to embrace the fleeting moments that shape our lives.

Exhibition:
“Urban Canvas,” AIRSIDE, Hong Kong, 2023