Monday, July 7, 2014

圓融 Privilege



<12> 創作歷程最終回 
12個藝術祭祀,12段與天地經歷的難忘片段,每個開始都有終結,每趟結束亦是另一個起點。謝謝大海的守護,讓我以非言語方式與之溝通,作為創作者,能於此時此刻有此機會,是今生的榮幸。

The journey of <12 Rites> Final Chapter
12 artistic rituals turn out to be 12 memorable encounters with the heaven and earthThe closure of each journey only leads to the beginning of another path. Thanks to the providence of the ocean, for giving me the privilege to have these dialogues beyond wordsIt is my honor to have such opportunity at this particular point of life.

創作理念
有試過跟大地傾訴心事嗎?只要稍稍把腦內的雜音靜下來,走進大自然,隨處都會聽到她與我們對話,海浪是輕輕的私語,微風是溫柔的擁抱,鳥兒小蟲大合奏也時刻提醒我們在思潮中不至迷失。當文明只能帶來恐懼及紛擾時,也許是時候轉向我們的大地之母,她穹蒼的智慧令我們自已為是的想法更顯得渺小。

藝術是通往心靈的一扇門,當文字不能再傳釋內心真正的意思時,創造力便會就地取材把故事描述。而這系列作品獲得由大海預備數之不盡的物料,當中混雜了自然界與人類的廢棄物。每件裝置都與周遭的環境配合,透過創作者的手,顯示可能是土地給人們的密函,又或是我們謙卑的心對地球崇敬的祭品。

Artist Statement
Ever communicated with Mother Earth? Just try to pause the noises in our mind for a moment & listen to nature; we will realize what abundance we have been missing. While each wave could be a whisper, breezes are like gentle pads on our shoulders. The bird & insect symphony never ceases to get the attention off our brain chatter.  When our civilization can only offer fear & distraction, it is about time to turn to our Mother Earth for wisdom.  The more we listen, the less we will want to shout our thoughts.
Art is a doorway to our soul.  When words fail to express what's truly within, creativity comes in to use what's available to tell the story. In this case, the ocean has prepared numerous materials: some from nature; others from us human. Each work is specifically made from the environment. It may contain an important message from our land to us or a tribute from our humble heart to the loving earth.

The making of
Was working on the beach long before the actual performance
The sand drawing didn't turn out so well with the tide kept coming in to "taste" the art.  One example of letting go of the creation.
What a lovely smile right before the soulful act, LOL!
My fellow artists/child/audience
That's the other side you didn't catch from my previous photos.
Beautiful sky looking upon the art
So, what did you just say?
The human presence
When I wasn't out by the sea, sometimes I helped with other stuffs in the house too, hehe...  In this case, making newsprint bricks
特別嗚謝:海邊的家Café/猿林森活藝術駐村 (台灣北海岸)
Special Thanks: Monkey Style Café Artist in Residence (Taiwan North Coast)

開悟 ‬Liberation

<12> 創作歷程第四章
要參透人生奧秘談何容易,每個人都有自己畢生要學的課題,抱著一顆勇於探索的赤子之心,向未知進發,生命自會為你度身訂造一條開悟之路。途中別忘記欣賞沿岸風光,偶然停下來,靜心聆聽大地之母,休息過後,再上路,再與心靈翩翩起舞。

The journey of <12 RitesChapter 4
Who can fully fathom the mystery of lifeEveryone has his or her own lesson to learn in lifeA path of liberation maybe around the corner if we courageously step into the unknown with a pure heartYet to slow down and appreciate the beauty along the way is just as important. Our Mother Earth is keen to communicate at all timesAll we have to do is pause and listenFor only when we truly live in the moment, can we gracefully dance with our soul

Friday, July 4, 2014

一體 Transmute

<12> 創作歷程第三章 
用各種物料組成的環境裝置以不同形式與大地對話,被沖上岸之廢棄物中,以人類製造的最為醜陋,但大自然繼續包容我們的無知。其實不分美醜,時候一到,都要面臨改變,與現時的模樣告別,進入下個狀態,打從作品誕生的一刻,已做好了與大海再融為一體的準備。

The journey of <12 RitesChapter 3
Composed of different materials, these land art are in various dialogues with nature. The waves bring all kinds of ruins back to the landThough man abandoned objects are in contrast with the beautiful harmony, Mother Earth continues to tolerate our ignoranceNonetheless, all spectacular or hideous beings have to face transmutationWhen the time has come, we farewell our current form and enter into another stateLikewise, The artworks are prepared to return to the ocean ever since the moment they were born.

紮根 Rooted

<12> 創作歷程第二章
從古至今,向天地獻祭,無不希望得到庇佑,萬事順境安康,但世事又豈能盡如意,與其無止境地追求沒有逆流的快樂,何不專注當下,觀照身心內外的思緒情慾。如這系列紮根大地的作品,只要心有定點,方能自在地走過人生的高低起跌。

The journey of <12 RitesChapter 2
Rites to the heaven and earth have always been a way humans use to pray for prosperityWe wish good fortune can be secured, so all compounded phenomena will serve us and bring everlasting happinessRather than meditating the whole universe only revolves around us, why not simply taste the moment and observe our autopilot mind with easeJust like this series of works that are rooted in the earth, our heart can also be grounded and soar through the roller coaster of life.