The First Snowfall IIPost date：2024-11-14
Updates：2024-11-14
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- Event Time
- 2024-11-19~2024-12-07Tue.-Sat. 13:00-21:00｜Sun. 11:00-18:00
- Event Location
- Piaopiao Gallery, Da'an Dist., Taipei City Taiwan, R.O.C
The snow puts a quiet blanket over everything.
You don’t feel anything except what goes on in your house.
I wrap myself in my covers and don’t even think about thinking.
I feel an animal delight and I think aimlessly,
And I fall asleep, no more useless than all the actions in the world.
— “Snow Above All Things,” Fernando Pessoa
Once again, preparing my backpack and setting off on a journey to Europe after the pandemic, I immersed myself in unfamiliar landscapes and historical settings, witnessing the world shaped by humans and the changes that unfolded over time. As I gazed at the vast glaciers and admired medieval castles, I pondered the tremendous transformations that have occurred over millions of years and the forces that have shaped them. The concept of causality no longer seems satisfactory to explain these phenomena. In my previous work, I focused on exploring the idea of "symbiosis" between nature and urban environments. However, due to the twists and turns of my own life experiences, I have become increasingly drawn to contemplating the "life" and "rest" of individual existence.
Cold water vapor transforms into frost and snow pellets, floating in the air, condensing into white snow that blankets the earth, softening into water, and slowly flowing towards the sleeping river valley. Faced with an unknown voyage, the encounter of “snow” feels distant yet familiar in the depths of my heart. The process of condensation, the poetic nature, and the eventual dissolution convey a profound understanding of time deceleration. As I ponder what lies ahead, memories swirl in my mind and the scenes emerge in my recollections, within the realms of reality and unreality. A heavy snowfall allows many things to be settled and precipitated. The "snow" in the landscape and the imagery of "snow" are elements that I gradually brewed into my creation at the end of last year. From the previous two solo exhibitions “Hyperspace Travel” and “Off the Island,” the elements of “snow” extended, reflecting on Animal and Plant theaters, anthropocentrism, and the dialectical relationship between technological civilization and ecological landscapes. From the perspective of painting, transitioning from the exploratory stages of “Cosmic Contemplation” and “Contemporary Allegories,” weaving between the realms of “imagination” and “reality,” I once again embark on a new artistic journey driven by the creativity of the next “imagination.”
Life is an adventure, and once you embark on the journey, that is when it begins.
“The First Snowfall” series represents a breakthrough in my creative concept. It marks the first time I've employed an upright and slender “mountainous slope” composition, offering a perspective of ascending an ancient mountain trail. Following a path that resembles both stone steps and cascading waterfalls, viewers encounter the emerging faces of the forest along the way. Animals observe and poise for action, unseen by the traveler as if their presence is as transparent as they can be. Carrying the iridescence of purple, blue, and yellow-brown, reminiscent of the sparkling waves seen beneath the sea. Both above and below the surface of the water, before and after the arrival of heavy snow, the once anxious individuals gradually find tranquility upon hearing the distant conch shell's melody. Amidst the vast expanse of mist and white snow, all living creatures continue to breathe and exhale.
The "Reborn Island" series, which has been the main theme of my recent creations, serves as the cornerstone for my large-scale oil paintings. I aim to illustrate the two distinct worlds— “Humanity/Unnatural/Technology” and “Cosmos/Ecology/Living Beings” to demonstrate the interacting space and worldview. To depict the worldview, I employ the technique of creating large landscapes and scenes to delineate a form of civilizational ideology influenced by the historical flow of consciousness, the complex interplay between natural ecology and industrial technology, ongoing exploration, and the dialectical process of destruction and renewal.
“Reborn Island- Mysterious Revelation” intricately interlaces ancient wisdom through various symbolic elements, including airships, ancient trees, sea levels, land routes, island boundaries, and the ascending 'heavens.' These components evoke revelations that stem from cosmic and natural processes that have unfolded over millennia. As civilization progresses and time continues to extend, this wisdom is increasingly obscured and forgotten by humanity, supplanted by myths, legends, and narratives that emerge from spiritual exploration. Consequently, the grand narratives concerning the cosmos and the world have become overshadowed by the more mundane stories of everyday life.
This artwork signifies a "beginning." Through the conceptual scenarios and narrative language created in this painting, I attempt to revisit the enigmatic revelations that preceded the formation of the island. It examines the convergence and dispersion of various forces that contribute to the emergence of rivers, land routes, and the cyclical patterns and distributions of the sun, moon, stars, and clouds. The overall composition of this piece gradually leads viewers into the partial perspectives offered by other works within the series.
Reflecting on this, would there be a day when technological advancements become so integrated with and pervasive in the natural world that they fundamentally alter our perception and understanding of the environment as we currently know it?
“Snow,” in my recent creative endeavor, unfolded initially through an atmospherical language. Yet, it holds a crucial perspective— snow corresponds to space and objects, conveying a sense of “indirectness” as a perceptual factor. Carrying the connotations of concealment and secrecy, it can be interpreted as symbolizing the myriad “unseen” elements when one navigates through the environment and encounters various phenomena. In my artistic creations, I aim to evoke a sense of imagination and curiosity about the unfamiliar through the depiction of fantastical landscapes. Painting becomes a harbinger, guiding the viewer’s gaze toward the mysterious revelations woven in mist and light, within the realm of the ambiguous imagination of civilization. In the subtropical climate of Taiwan, the portrayal of “snow” often conveys a hint of lust and poetic longing, juxtaposed with the warmth of spring and summer associated with the memories of living on this island.
The enigmatic nature and evocative qualities of "snow" consistently lead me to engage in creative contemplation of far-off dreamscapes and exotic realms. Through painting, I am able to depict the landscapes of my inner world and unfold stories from the depths of my subconscious awareness.
You don’t feel anything except what goes on in your house.
I wrap myself in my covers and don’t even think about thinking.
I feel an animal delight and I think aimlessly,
And I fall asleep, no more useless than all the actions in the world.
— “Snow Above All Things,” Fernando Pessoa
Once again, preparing my backpack and setting off on a journey to Europe after the pandemic, I immersed myself in unfamiliar landscapes and historical settings, witnessing the world shaped by humans and the changes that unfolded over time. As I gazed at the vast glaciers and admired medieval castles, I pondered the tremendous transformations that have occurred over millions of years and the forces that have shaped them. The concept of causality no longer seems satisfactory to explain these phenomena. In my previous work, I focused on exploring the idea of "symbiosis" between nature and urban environments. However, due to the twists and turns of my own life experiences, I have become increasingly drawn to contemplating the "life" and "rest" of individual existence.
Cold water vapor transforms into frost and snow pellets, floating in the air, condensing into white snow that blankets the earth, softening into water, and slowly flowing towards the sleeping river valley. Faced with an unknown voyage, the encounter of “snow” feels distant yet familiar in the depths of my heart. The process of condensation, the poetic nature, and the eventual dissolution convey a profound understanding of time deceleration. As I ponder what lies ahead, memories swirl in my mind and the scenes emerge in my recollections, within the realms of reality and unreality. A heavy snowfall allows many things to be settled and precipitated. The "snow" in the landscape and the imagery of "snow" are elements that I gradually brewed into my creation at the end of last year. From the previous two solo exhibitions “Hyperspace Travel” and “Off the Island,” the elements of “snow” extended, reflecting on Animal and Plant theaters, anthropocentrism, and the dialectical relationship between technological civilization and ecological landscapes. From the perspective of painting, transitioning from the exploratory stages of “Cosmic Contemplation” and “Contemporary Allegories,” weaving between the realms of “imagination” and “reality,” I once again embark on a new artistic journey driven by the creativity of the next “imagination.”
Life is an adventure, and once you embark on the journey, that is when it begins.
“The First Snowfall” series represents a breakthrough in my creative concept. It marks the first time I've employed an upright and slender “mountainous slope” composition, offering a perspective of ascending an ancient mountain trail. Following a path that resembles both stone steps and cascading waterfalls, viewers encounter the emerging faces of the forest along the way. Animals observe and poise for action, unseen by the traveler as if their presence is as transparent as they can be. Carrying the iridescence of purple, blue, and yellow-brown, reminiscent of the sparkling waves seen beneath the sea. Both above and below the surface of the water, before and after the arrival of heavy snow, the once anxious individuals gradually find tranquility upon hearing the distant conch shell's melody. Amidst the vast expanse of mist and white snow, all living creatures continue to breathe and exhale.
The "Reborn Island" series, which has been the main theme of my recent creations, serves as the cornerstone for my large-scale oil paintings. I aim to illustrate the two distinct worlds— “Humanity/Unnatural/Technology” and “Cosmos/Ecology/Living Beings” to demonstrate the interacting space and worldview. To depict the worldview, I employ the technique of creating large landscapes and scenes to delineate a form of civilizational ideology influenced by the historical flow of consciousness, the complex interplay between natural ecology and industrial technology, ongoing exploration, and the dialectical process of destruction and renewal.
“Reborn Island- Mysterious Revelation” intricately interlaces ancient wisdom through various symbolic elements, including airships, ancient trees, sea levels, land routes, island boundaries, and the ascending 'heavens.' These components evoke revelations that stem from cosmic and natural processes that have unfolded over millennia. As civilization progresses and time continues to extend, this wisdom is increasingly obscured and forgotten by humanity, supplanted by myths, legends, and narratives that emerge from spiritual exploration. Consequently, the grand narratives concerning the cosmos and the world have become overshadowed by the more mundane stories of everyday life.
This artwork signifies a "beginning." Through the conceptual scenarios and narrative language created in this painting, I attempt to revisit the enigmatic revelations that preceded the formation of the island. It examines the convergence and dispersion of various forces that contribute to the emergence of rivers, land routes, and the cyclical patterns and distributions of the sun, moon, stars, and clouds. The overall composition of this piece gradually leads viewers into the partial perspectives offered by other works within the series.
Reflecting on this, would there be a day when technological advancements become so integrated with and pervasive in the natural world that they fundamentally alter our perception and understanding of the environment as we currently know it?
“Snow,” in my recent creative endeavor, unfolded initially through an atmospherical language. Yet, it holds a crucial perspective— snow corresponds to space and objects, conveying a sense of “indirectness” as a perceptual factor. Carrying the connotations of concealment and secrecy, it can be interpreted as symbolizing the myriad “unseen” elements when one navigates through the environment and encounters various phenomena. In my artistic creations, I aim to evoke a sense of imagination and curiosity about the unfamiliar through the depiction of fantastical landscapes. Painting becomes a harbinger, guiding the viewer’s gaze toward the mysterious revelations woven in mist and light, within the realm of the ambiguous imagination of civilization. In the subtropical climate of Taiwan, the portrayal of “snow” often conveys a hint of lust and poetic longing, juxtaposed with the warmth of spring and summer associated with the memories of living on this island.
The enigmatic nature and evocative qualities of "snow" consistently lead me to engage in creative contemplation of far-off dreamscapes and exotic realms. Through painting, I am able to depict the landscapes of my inner world and unfold stories from the depths of my subconscious awareness.
