『 當我們前進之時 , 盛裝煥發 MAKE IT UP AS WE GO ALONG 』
小巴廊 X 蘇修賢 合作展
2014.6.7 - 7.19
處於20世紀的藝術大師，畢卡索.布朗庫西.馬諦斯等..受到部落藝術的啟發，在作品中轉化為另一種的可能…
處於2014年的當代藝術家蘇修賢又會從部落藝術中，啟發出什麼樣的創作面向 …
蘇修賢
生於台灣台北，在國立台灣藝術大學學習藝術，並於東海大學取得藝術碩士學位。蘇修賢專長於攝影、裝置藝術以及繪畫，因此作品探討的層面廣泛。他將繪畫創作擴大為一種藝術家特殊的行動，來表達對人類生活許多層面的感悟。
他創作特別之處，在於繪畫的跨域實踐，與不同對象物間相互觀照， 產生了更寬廣閱讀的可能性。
2008年＜夢樂園＞系列繪畫，使用旅行的相本為描繪對象，表達了繪畫成為一種觸碰影像而留下痕跡的事件感，暗示了畫布邊際外藝術家對於生命視覺慾望的探索。
2011年底在台北貴陽街即將都更的民宅裡的＜粉橘色計畫＞，嘗試將繪畫延伸至建築空間，一個被棄置的宅邸，現場因生活而遺留的各樣物件，因為粉橘色的介入彷彿甦醒一般，呈現了一種心理的世界，邀請觀眾重返記憶中的家園。 這個計劃為探討全球都市更新計畫中，人與環境情感的變異。同年也受邀至忠泰建築文化藝術基金會，作為城中藝術街區都市更新前的最後一檔展覽，引起廣泛的討論。
2014年與小巴廊部落藝術的合作展 ＜ 當我們前進之時,盛裝煥發 make it up as we go along ＞ 是一個新的藝術形式對話。
其靈感來自於部落中，藝術被使用的方式。原始部落藝術體現的是部落民族對於大自然的敬畏，也是他們生活與宗教世界觀的反映。
非洲的圖騰、面具、雕塑建構了一套信仰系統，其出發點是為了解決人生的問題，他們的藝術應用於生活，如同儀式中使用的面具，或生活裡器具所使用的圖騰，這些運用不僅僅是物質的裝飾，更是期許經由盛裝打扮並獲得象徵著勇氣與希望的力量。
因而在部落藝術中，鳥、狗、鱷魚等..各種動物形象、植物圖騰都被賦予了神聖的力量與象徵，這種圖騰成為精神寄託的形式，也帶給蘇修賢無限的靈感，在本次展覽中使用“動物精神”為創作一脈絡，創造了各種代表不同生命質量與狀態的動物角色，作品中僅使用了黑與白兩種顏色，代表著本質與純粹，一種更接近精神與靈性的表達。
對藝術家而言每一個動物角色的創造，來自於對生命的一份期待與願望的表達,同時也象徵著不同個體精神的延伸與面貌。
小巴廊
創立於2007年的小巴廊，致力推廣部落藝術和尋找與藝術對話的可能性。
小巴廊藉由不同主題的部落藝術展，來多面向的呈現這個藝術領域。
部落藝術( Tribal Art) 在亞洲是非常少見的領域，但在歐美國家卻已經成形有百年以上的歷史。
受到先前於北美館展出的《帕克特 x 藝術家─220件合作計畫》所啟發，期待透過藝術家合作的可能性，產生更多面向的藝術角度。
這次與藝術家蘇修賢的合作就是希望透過他貫於探討生命經驗的表現議題， 藉由部落精神牽動出不同的創作思考面向。
如同這次的展題 - 當我們前進之時 , 盛裝煥發 / MAKE IT UP AS WE GO ALONG 。
透過不同的型式的嘗試與努力 ， 期盼對於人生有多的互映。
Collaboration with Contemporary artists / When Tribal art meets Contemporary art
『 MAKE IT UP AS WE GO ALONG 』
44 Gallery x Su hsiu - hsien
In 20 century, the great masters such as Picasso, Brancusi, Matisse... had a different kind of characteristic in their creations due to the inspiration of tribal art.
In 2014, what kind of inspiration will the contemporary artist Su hsiu - hsien discover from Tribal art?
Duration 2014.6.7 – 2014.7.20
Opening 2014.6.7 Sat. 3pm (Opening Reception)
Su hsiu - hsien was born in Taipei, Taiwan. He studied in Taiwan University of Art and has Master’s degree of Fine art of Tunghai University . He is good at photography, Installation art and painting therefore his creations always explores deeply in every issue. He is not only doing art but also showing the symbolic action to express the comprehension of human life.
His creations are impressive by the combination of different concept and materials.
In 2008, he created a painting series ,<Dream Paradise>. In this series he depicted traveling photo album and made to express the strong history mark, implied the artist’s exploration beyond painting.
In 2011, he tried to create his painting on architectures. His painting series <Orange plan> made an ancient house in Guiyang street revive again, the orange color reminded the audiences of their homes in memory. This plan is related to the Urban Planning, find out the variation between human being and environment. The same year, he was invited to the JUT Foundation for Arts and Architecture to have his solo exhibition as the last exhibition of “ Urban Core ”.
In 2014, the collaboration with 44 Gallery , < Make it up as we go along > is a brand-new art form conversation.
The inspiration derives from the utilization of art in African tribes. The primitive tribal art not only reflects the awe to mother nature but also represents their lifestyle and religion. African totem, masks and sculptures create a faith system, the purpose is to solve daily life questions . Their art is applied to life, such as wearing the masks during the rites or the totems on the daily utensils. They are not only adornments but also the symbol of hope and courage.
The animal image like bird, dog, crocodile… and plant totem are given sacred power and symbol. These totems are regarded as the mental attribution. It brings Su hsiu – hsien unlimited inspiration and consequently he used “ animal essence ” as the main idea in this exhibition, creating many kind of animal characters. He only used black and white in his painting, represents the original essence and purity, it’s much more simple and pure.
For the artist, every animal character stands for the expectation of life and symbolize the essence and appearance of each individual .
44 Gallery
Established in 2007, 44 Gallery dedicates to popularize the tribal art and tries to find the connections with the contemporary art by different kinds of topics.
Tribal Art is not common in Asia, but it has developed over hundred years in Europe and America.
Inspired by the exhibition《PARKETT–220 ARTISTS EDITIONS ＆ COLLABORATIONS SINCE1984 》which is organized by Taipei Fine Arts Museum, 44 Gallery starts
to think over the chance of cooperating with artists.
The main subject of this collaboration is to show the unlike creation methods by Su hsiu – hsien and African tribal art, like this motif “ MAKE IT UP AS WE GO ALONG “ .
Through varied attempt and effort to expect more possibilities.
