Orange

“Orange” is an art music video that pays heartfelt tribute to Vincent van Gogh — an artist who, like many, was never fully understood in his time. Produced and directed by Yixi Lin, with vocals and songwriting by Bobo Chui, the song draws a powerful parallel between the emotional struggles of the modern artist and Van Gogh’s own journey. Through expressive visuals and poetic storytelling, “Orange” explores the solitude, passion, and spiritual transformation of a painter who feels alienated from the world around him.

At the heart of the song is the line: “All my fantasies are so crazy. It’s so tiring to be understood.” This becomes the emotional anchor for both the music and the video — a quiet rebellion against conformity, and a declaration of artistic integrity. The story follows a painter who, overwhelmed by a world that doesn’t align with his truth, chooses to end his life. But instead of finality, this act opens a new chapter — a surreal, dreamlike escape into the world of his own spirit. It is a place shaped not by rules, but by imagination, emotion, and vision.

Shot over several weeks on an island, the video embraces nature as its co-creator — waves, rocks, pebbles, and sunlight form the raw canvas on which the story unfolds. As the director, Yixi Lin weaves a tapestry of symbolic imagery: sunflowers and goldfish represent positivity and hope; a gun and Van Gogh’s house reference sacrifice and legacy; paintbrushes and color reflect freedom and inner truth. Orange, the video’s central color, is celebrated not just for its visual warmth, but as a metaphor for life, creativity, and the vibrant soul of Impressionism.

“Orange” has been officially selected by the 2023 International Music Video Underground, the 2023 Tokyo International Short Film Festival, and the 2023 London Music Video Festival. It stands as a deeply personal and visually poetic meditation on what it means to create art — and live — on one’s own terms.