Project Overview
Step into the captivating world of Dreamscape of the Qianlong Emperor, a multimedia installation that immerses visitors in a poetic journey centred on the Emperor's memories of his wife. This artwork intricately revolves around one of his most poignant poem composed by the Qianlong Emperor for his long-deceased wife Lady Fuca, encapsulating his emotions and memories.

At the heart of this exhibit is a distinctive gallery designed around a circular couch inspired by Qing dynasty aesthetics, accommodating twelve individuals. Reclining on the couch, visitors gaze upward at a captivating circular video projection, measuring five meters in diameter, displayed on the ceiling. This projection represents the Emperor's dream, evoking cherished memories of his beloved late wife, surrounded by the calligraphy of the poem he wrote in her memory. The artwork fundamentally embodies the deep sorrow the Emperor experienced, as expressed through his words.

Technical Narrative 
The original poem, penned by the emperor himself, has been re-inscribed by Wang Dongling for this installation, bringing this impressive artwork to life. The poem is not only visually presented but also narrated in both Cantonese and Putonghua.

Visual elements in the video projection are drawn from existing artifacts and paintings in the Palace Museum. The imagery includes symbols such as dragons, phoenixes, butterflies, and other emblematic motifs deeply intertwined with inherited metaphors and sentiment.

Through these visuals, the installation vividly conveys the intricate cultural and historical richness of Qing court life, offering insights into its ontologies, history, and cultural subtleties. A key aspect of this work is that visitors are not merely observing; they are physically engaged and experience an embodied connection. By lying on the sofa, one enters a space of dreams, akin to sharing a dream with the emperor.

第一部分：項目概述
踏入《乾隆皇帝的夢境》的迷人世界，這是一個多媒體裝置藝術，帶領參觀者走入一段以乾隆皇帝追憶愛妻為主題的詩意之旅。這件藝術品圍繞乾隆皇帝為其早逝的愛妻富察氏所作的一首動人詩篇，深刻地展現了他對愛妻的思念與回憶。

展覽的核心是一個獨特的展廳，中心放置了一個以清代美學為靈感的圓形沙發，能容納十二人。參觀者躺在沙發上，仰望直徑五米的圓形天花板視頻投影。投影呈現了皇帝的夢境，喚起了他對愛妻的美好回憶，並被他悼念愛妻的詩句書法所環繞。這件藝術作品深刻地傳達了皇帝通過詩句表達的悲傷情感。

第二部分：技術敘述
這首原由皇帝親筆書寫的詩篇在此次裝置中經由王冬齡重新書寫，賦予這件藝術品全新的生命。詩句不僅以視覺形式呈現，還以廣東話和普通話進行朗誦。

視頻投影中的視覺元素來自故宮博物院的文物和畫作，包括象徵性的圖案，如龍、鳳、蝴蝶及其他充滿寓意的符號，深刻展現了傳承的隱喻與情感。

通過這些影像，裝置生動地表達了清宮生活的豐富文化和歷史內涵，並提供了對其本體、歷史和文化微妙之處的見解。這件作品的關鍵在於參觀者不僅是旁觀者，而是身體力行地參與其中，進入一種具象化的連結。躺臥於沙發上，彷彿進入了一個夢境，與皇帝共享這段夢中旅程。