28 Nov 2018 Art Taipei
Plant‧Planting: the perception of genealogy
“To be is to be perceived” — George Berkeley
The term “subject” has become the key word for cross-field studies in modern societies. Particularly with the development of civilisation of men, the “subject” has been the theme of various studies and discussions. The natural disasters and distinctions of many species have been the concerns of academic scholars and environmentalists who aim to study the relationship between men and nature, taking the animals other than men as well as the environment into consideration. Those who study the macro ecology look far beyond the ecology and are eager to discuss the connections between men and their existence, and the co-habitation of men and nature.
In contrast to the philosophical and practical debates regarding the environment, the artists show their concern for the environment through their unique creations, constructing a horizon from their perceptions, and the issue of the co-existence of men and the objects. The artists are not limited to the plant itself, but take aim to create new species which reflect on their mental image and reaction to existence.
The objects that reflect on one’s existence are not restricted to the living creatures. Yen Chun plays with the lingering scent from life itself and creates a brand new view in the world; Liang Yu-Hsuan records the life of us mortals thought the interaction between bubbles and architecture; Lo Chan-Peng aims to discuss the matter of life and death though his verdant portraits; using materials taken from nature, Lee Chi weave an extension of life; and Takeshi Shikama captures the portraits of trees when summoned by the forests.
The medium and subjects may vary, yet the fact that the artists show their progress in life thought their works is mutual. Through fragrance, bubbles, air and breaths, the artists discover their inner selves by asking themselves what, why and how they would sense their existence without restrictions, hence extending life beyond time.
“Plant‧Planting: the perception of genealogy” aims to change men’s dominance in nature. Life is not exclusively reserved for animals, and men do not own the environment exclusively. Though the works of the artists and the multiple relationships between objects, space, nature, ecology and landscape, one may see the possibilities beyond the surface.
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Art Taipei 2018
Daguan Gallery – Plant‧Planting: the perception of genealogy
VIP Preview | 25-26 October 2018
Artist Guided Tour | 25 October 2018, 16.00-18.00
Exhibition Duration | 25-29 October 2018
Participating Artists | Takeshi Shikama, Lo Chan-Peng, Lee Chi, Yen Chun, Liang Yu-Hsuan
Venue | Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1, No.5, Sec. 5, Xingyi Road, Xingyi District, Taipei
Daguan Gallery Booth J08