Lingyi Wang

Museum, Galleries and Heritage Postgraduate Researcher

Project Title:  Media and Cultural Heritage, Mythology, Collective Memory: 

Tracing Monster Xiao Qing with China’s Socio-cultural Anxiety and Collective Fear

Supervisors: Professor Darren Kelsey and Dr Chris Haywood

Lingyi is a PhD candidate in Media, Culture, and Heritage at Newcastle University. Her research focuses on Chinese mythology, particularly the Green Snake narrative, examining the cultural and collective significance of mythological adaptations in contemporary media and their role in shaping cultural heritage and identity

Project Description

Lingyi’s research examines socio-cultural anxieties and collective fears in China, using the Chinese mythological figure Xiao Qing.  This study offers a unique perspective by addressing the fragmented nature of Monster Studies and advocating for a comprehensive, transmedia-oriented approach to understanding China’s socio-cultural challenges.  Lingyi’s research highlights the intersection of mythology, media, and cultural heritage in navigating modern societal tensions.