Xiaoxu
Han
Han
The Period God
Motion Capture & Unreal Engine
Director/Unreal：Xiaoxu Han
Movement & Choreography：Niki Hu, Sofia Pace
Research and Concept Developing： Siyang Dai
Music: Joe Deng
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This project inspired by a vernacular spiritual figure in contemporary China: “姨妈神” (Period God). Gaining popularity through social media, she is worshipped by female internet users who call upon her to bring menstruation when it is delayed. Despite her growing influence, there exists no visual representation of her image.
Our work envisions the Period God and creates a ritual of worship, culminating in a dance through which she delivers menstruation to the believer. The music, composed by us, mimics the sound and movement of blood, emphasizing its liquidity and vitality.
This piece challenges traditional notions of divinity, where gods are often distant and authoritative. Instead, we imagine a reciprocal relationship between Period God and her believer—one based on circulation, care, and embodiment. The Period God does not command from above; she arrives through the body, through flow, through the blood.
We also confront the stigma around menstruation and the female body through striking visual elements centered on “red” and “blood.” Periods are often hidden, silenced, or treated with shame in society. Through our art, we hope they could be seen, heard, and celebrated.