Xi Xia empire, officially the Great Xia, was a Tangut-led imperial dynasty of China that existed from 1038 to 1227. Its capital was Xingqing, located at the modern-day Yinchuan, my hometown.
I notice the scarcity of relics and documentation of Xi Xia because it was not officially documented in history. Their culture and records remain obscure due to intentional eradication specific to their culture and history.
I wove samples trying to narrate the history calmly. Decision-making in history was irreversible and rarely logical. As descendants, we can only appreciate what’s left and chosen to be seen. This collection is in memory of the great culture and people of Xi Xia that were neglected and forgotten.
Xi Xia mausoleums was robbed due to lack of appropriate regulation and protection.
Out of admiration for the Central Plains culture, the Western Xia dynasty invented their own script by imitating the structure and composition of Chinese characters. They also translated many documents, such as Buddhist sutras. Unfortunately, the Western Xia script is now on the verge of extinction, making it difficult to decipher the meaning of the characters.
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