Exhibitions & Events
George Rouy
During my visit to George Rouy's exhibition "The Bleed, Part I" at Hauser & Wirth London, I encountered his monochromatic "phantom paintings" - massive canvases where silver pigment meets black charcoal. Standing barely a meter away from these life-sized works, I found myself immersed in a world of blurred boundaries and intertwined forms. The scale of these works was overwhelming. At 270 x 240 cm, they dominated not just my field of vision but my entire sensory experience. The figures, larger than life, seemed to breathe and move, creating a dialogue that transcended mere visual observation. Those blurred, entangled limbs spoke of humanity's deepest conditions - our struggles, our interdependence, our collective consciousness. In these intertwined forms, I saw metaphors for life itself - bodies struggling yet supporting, separating yet connecting. They reminded me of family relationships, where control and liberation dance in eternal tension. The elders' desire to control isn't malicious but a product of their own social conditioning; the younger generation's resistance isn't mere rebellion but a natural striving for independence. Like Rouy's figures, we are all both constraining and supporting each other, trapped yet sustained by our connections.
The Poetics of Chance in Emotional Expression：A Critical Reflection on Artistic Process and Cultural Connections
In my artistic practice, I have become increasingly fascinated by the role of controlled chance and emotional spontaneity in painting. This interest manifests through my use of diluted oil paint, which creates naturally occurring effects that mirror the unpredictable nature of human relationships and emotions. The Aesthetics of the Uncontrolled The flowing, unpredictable behavior of diluted paint in my work creates effects that cannot be entirely controlled, much like the natural forces that shape our lives and relationships. This approach resonates with Marlene Dumas's concept of 'Pareidolia' - the tendency to perceive meaningful patterns in random visual information. In my paintings, these chance effects invite viewers to find their own meaning in the ambiguous forms, creating a space for personal interpretation and emotional connection.
Tutorial with Geraint
In early November 2024, I had a transformative tutorial session with Geraint that fundamentally changed my approach to artistic creation. The discussion revealed two crucial insights that significantly influenced my subsequent work. Emotional Drive in Art Making The most liberating insight from the tutorial was Geraint's emphasis on the importance of play and emotional engagement in art-making. He suggested that artistic creation doesn't always need to stem from theoretical foundations, but can be driven by emotional responses. This perspective helped me understand that the fascinating aspect of creation lies in its ability to express feelings and intuitions directly, rather than always following predetermined theoretical frameworks.
