We are huge fans of Beijing-based Neocha.com-user Ray Lei (雷磊), an extraordinarily talented multimedia designer originally from Jiangxi. I recently had the chance to meet and hang out with Ray in Shanghai – he doesn’t disappoint. In fact, he represents everything that excites me about the creative class in China – young, passionate, and just exploding with creative energy; plus his work is just superb.
Embedded below is a short animated film of his titled Magic Cube & Ping Pong. It could perhaps be one of the greatest love stories ever told. Ray’s inspiration for the film came from fond memories of playing ping pong with his parents during Chinese New Year’s celebrations past. The soundtrack, by Li Xingyu (李星宇), is also excellent – a collage of playful melodies, 8-bit sounds, and a remixed Pink Floyd sample. Watch it. You’ll love it. It’ll be the best four minutes of your day.
For more from Ray Lei on NeochaEDGE, link here. /// AjS
