『 White 主題展 』
2022/ 05/03(二) － 06/04(六)
“ 白色是最輕的顏色，是許多時代的藝術，歷史和文化… “
白色在古代和近代的藝術中都佔有舉足輕重的地位，在非洲部落藝術中也是。自 19 世紀後期以來，用高嶺土變白的木製面具在加蓬南部和中南部以及剛果民主共和國西南部地區的阿什魯、普努、倫博和鄰近群體中很常見。
許多非洲部落文化認為白色是能將自身和超自然連結在一起的顏色，這種跳脫顏色的特殊觀念正體現了白並非只是一種顏色，我們可以靠著其他有形或無形的東西實實在在感受到「白」。白色面具在非洲部落裡是無性別的，它象徵和平與超自然，因此白色是慶典、紀念活動中主要使用的顏色。
此次聚焦白色的主題展，精選出不同部落的白色作品，
從配飾、面具雕像，
各種對於白色的詮釋。
白色的毛利族配飾
白色貝殼的項圈
罕見的白色豹雕像
白色的女性面具代表清晰、輕盈和美麗
白色臉龐的猩猩雕像
抽象又具擬人化形式的Lega族白色四面孔雕像
白色眼的貓頭鷹
白色線條的面具
白色羚羊面具
非洲部落裡製作面具的目的主要是描寫一個人心靈和精神上的特質，這被認為具有多種保護作用和社會功能。
白色給人的寧靜感與想像空間是最令人著迷的…
White has played a significant role in both ancient and modern art, and it holds a similar importance in African tribal art. Since the late 19th century, wooden masks whitened with kaolin clay have been commonly found in the southern and central regions of Gabon, as well as in southwestern areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo, among groups such as the Ashru, Punu, Lombo, and neighboring tribes.
Many African tribal cultures believe that white is a color that connects the physical world with the supernatural. This unique concept of color exemplifies that white is not just a color; through other tangible or intangible elements, we can truly experience "white." In African tribal cultures, white masks are gender-neutral, symbolizing peace and the supernatural. As such, white is often the primary color used in ceremonies and commemorative events.
This themed exhibition focuses on the color white, showcasing pieces from different tribes, including accessories and mask sculptures, all offering various interpretations of white.
White Māori accessories
White shell necklaces
Rare white leopard sculpture
White female mask symbolizing clarity, lightness, and beauty
Gorilla sculpture with a white face
Abstract and anthropomorphized white four-faced sculpture from the Lega tribe
Owl with white eyes
Mask with white lines
White antelope mask
In African tribal art, the primary purpose of making masks is to depict the inner qualities and spiritual characteristics of a person, believed to offer various protective and social functions.
The calmness and imaginative space evoked by white are the most captivating elements...
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