Musical Chairs - Solo Exhibition by Shu-Han HSUPost date：2024-06-12
Updates：2024-06-12
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- Event Time
- 2024-06-15~2024-07-20Mon. - Sat. 11:00-19:00
- Event Location
- NO 179, Sec 2, Anhe RD, Da'an Dist., Taipei City Taiwan, R.O.C
Since 2019, artist Shu-Han HSU has embarked on a profound series of artistic creations inspired by her observations of societal phenomena and personal growth experiences. She utilizes biological connections to interpret the societal phenomena she observes, choosing the nurturing behavior of pet rabbits as a reflection of human conditions. Continuing to this day with rabbits and young girls as the main subjects of her paintings—whether it's the fusion of a rabbit's head with a female body or the rabbits that occasionally appear at the feet in her works—Hsu articulates an affection for this creature. She explores the commonalities between the biological essence and culturally assigned meanings of rabbits and contemporary female traits, creating a symbiotic relationship that conveys the challenges faced by contemporary women and the tension between self-perception and external viewpoints.
In 2023, Hsu's pop-up exhibition "Mountain Spirits" in Lishan garnered widespread public attention. This exhibition showcased a series of works she began during her master's studies at the Normal University College of Fine Arts, where the female characters cleverly conceal their faces, allowing viewers to project themselves into a deep internal dialogue. These paintings enable viewers to see themselves or people around them, irrespective of gender, contemplating the possibilities and challenges of expressing individuality within a large societal group.
The exhibition titled "When the Wind Blows" draws its name from a childhood game, symbolizing the self-determination and choices faced amidst life's turbulence. The exhibit features white and black rabbits and large stuffed animals in a state of weightless suspension caused by the wind. The black rabbit, conspicuous among a group of pure white rabbits, stands out, much like individuals in society who struggle to fit in. Through this exhibition, Hsu employs a delicate approach to reflect on and explore the complex situations contemporary women face, while also symbolizing the importance of maintaining uniqueness in mainstream culture. Her works continue to delve into how individuals sustain their identity and choose their paths amid societal pressures and expectations.
This series not only represents an artistic expression but also serves as a profound reflection on contemporary society, gender roles, and the relationship between the individual and the collective. Through visual art, Hsu challenges viewers' perceptions of normalcy and acceptance, exploring the role and expression of individuals within collective society.
In 2023, Hsu's pop-up exhibition "Mountain Spirits" in Lishan garnered widespread public attention. This exhibition showcased a series of works she began during her master's studies at the Normal University College of Fine Arts, where the female characters cleverly conceal their faces, allowing viewers to project themselves into a deep internal dialogue. These paintings enable viewers to see themselves or people around them, irrespective of gender, contemplating the possibilities and challenges of expressing individuality within a large societal group.
The exhibition titled "When the Wind Blows" draws its name from a childhood game, symbolizing the self-determination and choices faced amidst life's turbulence. The exhibit features white and black rabbits and large stuffed animals in a state of weightless suspension caused by the wind. The black rabbit, conspicuous among a group of pure white rabbits, stands out, much like individuals in society who struggle to fit in. Through this exhibition, Hsu employs a delicate approach to reflect on and explore the complex situations contemporary women face, while also symbolizing the importance of maintaining uniqueness in mainstream culture. Her works continue to delve into how individuals sustain their identity and choose their paths amid societal pressures and expectations.
This series not only represents an artistic expression but also serves as a profound reflection on contemporary society, gender roles, and the relationship between the individual and the collective. Through visual art, Hsu challenges viewers' perceptions of normalcy and acceptance, exploring the role and expression of individuals within collective society.
