Artistry — The Distance Traversed on the Path of Exploration
A compelling work of art must give rise to intentional imagery. Such imagery becomes the core of the work, whether it embodies the artist’s conceptual assertions or reflects their response to the spirit of the time. The generation of imagery is essential, for only through it can viewers form their own intentional engagement with the work. Even in conceptual art, where no visual image may be explicitly presented, the generation of imagery remains indispensable. If a work fails to produce imagery, it signifies an absence of content, and thus cannot be considered a work of art.
Sep 12. 2024
A Brief Reflection on Artistry
The pursuit of art can be imagined as a journey through a dark, misty forest. This path of exploration is a solitary one; creation is often a private and lonely process. The places not yet reached remain unknown, and only through the journey itself can the artist perceive the surrounding landscapes—perceptions that only the creator can fully comprehend. Each individual traverses a unique path, just as every artist’s pursuit of creation differs. The variations in creative experience shape differing artistic perspectives. No one can fully grasp the entirety of art; the distance traveled alone is the only measure of artistry. Across all eras, artists face this mysterious forest on equal footing. It is a journey of insight and exploration, a path of cultivation. Should one one day reach an untouched realm, they may attain greatness as an artist.
Sep 12. 2024
何謂藝術作品的收藏性、保存性與流通性
購買藝術品之前,收藏家往往會考慮到後續的三個特性,即是「收藏性」、「保存性」與「流通性」,簡單來說,收藏性看重的是「價值與價格」,保存性看重的是「永續與維護」,而流通性看重的則是「變現與效益」,這三者間著眼不同卻互相影響,並影響我們的收藏判斷,因此針對上述的三者分述如下:
Oct 04. 2022
藝術世界的需求—身為職業藝術家所需的交換
從史前時代開始人類社會建立後,逐漸發展出文明與社會分工,人類演進到現代後,我們發現「職業」其實就是順應著社會的需求而誕生的,原本藝術的創作是自由開心且豐富滿足,但時常發現創作如果成為職業後,就並非如同原始的初心般這麼純粹又療癒,不過擁有遠大藝術夢想的創作者,就會思考如何把成為職業這件事,當成達到遠大藝術目標的手段,是因為要達成遠大的藝術目標,而需要滿足一些能持續創作的條件,我想以職業作為手段的這個想法是需要深度理解的,畢竟成為職業藝術家後,所要經歷的磨礪鍛鍊是業餘者所無法體會的,在藝術家一職的道路上雖然可以期待政府、社會、畫廊、企業、收藏家等的協助,但期待過多難免會失落,靜候著藝術產業環境的改善,與收藏風氣的養成是需要時間的,因此,開始思考有什麼是藝術家現下可以做的,或許是職業藝術家較為積極的心態。
Oct 04. 2022
欣賞雕塑的幾個方向
許多藝術入門的人認為繪畫較雕塑容易欣賞,至少平面圖像式的表達是比較常見的,而雕塑的學問好似很深,令人不知該從何處開始進行審美,其實一般的雕塑大概有幾個不同的面向可以進行欣賞與探討,例如:體量大小與造型、周圍環境的關係、社會的時空背景、材質屬性、技術層面、觀看的視角、三維構圖、主題/素材的意涵、建築與雕塑的相互影響等,以下分別簡述說明:
Oct 04. 2022