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Keep × Court Ladies: A Fitness Campaign

A self-initiated campaign that hands the women of a Song dynasty painting modern fitness gear, pairing classical art with Keep, a leading Chinese fitness brand.

Role
Art Direction, Visual Storytelling, Graphic Design
Type
Independent project
Year
2024 · Raleigh, NC
Tools
Photoshop: masking, adjustment, Puppet Warp, image integration

Overview

This self-initiated campaign pairs Court Ladies Preparing Newly Woven Silk, a famous Song dynasty painting, with Keep, a leading Chinese fitness brand. The women in the painting stretch, pull, and lift as they work with silk, movements that closely mirror today's workouts. I built on that connection to create a poster series that places modern fitness equipment into the original scenes, bringing classical art into a contemporary sports context.

Campaign on a three-panel city billboard

Design Problem

The challenge was to add modern fitness gear to Song dynasty art so it looked natural, not pasted on. The campaign targets young women who see fitness as both self-care and a social activity.

Poster series on display stands

Design Process

I studied the painting and the brand, then sketched how fitness gear could match each figure's pose. Using Photoshop masking and Puppet Warp, I added dumbbells, a massage gun, and a silent mat, keeping the figures true to the original while turning their poses into playful workouts.

Dumbbell
Dumbbell · Balanced design for strength, focus, and everyday training.
Massage Gun
Massage Gun · Precise relief that restores energy and eases tensity.
Silent Mat
Silent Mat · Quiet grip for steady, grounded movement.

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Campaign website