Very Fun Park 2013

Comtemporary Art Exhibition in Taipei's East District

By Fubon Art Foundation

Fubon Art Foundation

Heroic Colors-Catwoman (2013) by Agi CHENFubon Art Foundation

在科技不斷刷新人際溝通與教育模式的現今,社會正創造出個體意識獨立而強悍的新時代,透過虛擬的網路脈絡,人們也更易於凝聚起散居各地的現實力道。這是過去未曾存在過的一呼百應現象,大眾已由被動觀者成為新聞主動的蒐集者與發佈人,即時感受世界的節奏也已成基本能力;如今,即使市井小民在品味與價值上的私房註解,也開始能鏗鏘有力的撼動大眾。於此,我們重審思考在個體當道的時代,什麼價值是人們在迎向當前所不可闕漏的態度?

Sweet Unicorn (2013) by Joyce Tsai-You HOFubon Art Foundation

那或許,就是「和諧」(HARMONY)的力量。這是2013粉樂町提出關於正向生活的關鍵詞,也是粉樂町在長年與社區互動中獲得的真實感受;世界沒有單獨存在的生命,也沒有獨立不相干的存在狀態,瞭解自己之外還得理解他人;藝術如此,生活也是。不僅止於強調主旋律的必要,還需要豐富的和弦伴奏,才能創造共鳴層次與感官的立體,讓身歷其境的觀賞者建構更全面的思考觀點。

VFP.Under Construction (2013) by Kuo-Chang LIUFubon Art Foundation

粉樂町展中的每件作品,不論是與巷弄空間或行經路人的對話,都是近半年來,在策展團隊、藝術創作者與社區共同經歷相遇與磨合、激撞和衝突,而後才併生共鳴的「和諧」結果。

這是一場兩人三腳的團體行動,八年來在社區相伴的堅持下,粉樂町理解了在眾聲喧嘩的時代,尊重多元也包容差異的意義。「和諧」不代表著沉默,而是不同聲音所創造出的合奏悠揚,那是因為擁有了相通的共感價值與信任,我們才能使得兩個截然不同的端點連結起交流溝通認識彼此的橋樑。

The Remaining Body Series─Scientific Name: Hair Volcano (Specimen) / The Remaining Body Series─Scientific Name: Hair Volcano (Environment Allegorical Figure) (2013) by Fu-Jing YANGFubon Art Foundation

藝術,一直是粉樂町選擇與社區維繫對話的傳聲線,在這之中,如何取得「和諧」的巧勁,不僅止重要而是必要,它層層包裹在整個展覽架構之上:它是藝術創作者們在眾多異質材料與色彩中,透過直觀的選擇,企圖抓取視覺、聽覺、理性與感性等不同層面上的平衡與韻律;是在商業高度發展的消費機制內,拿捏經濟效益和公民教育的輕重緩急;是在並列品牌故事與藝術闡述的哲思價值之後,雙端能相容提升卻不會相互衝撞的進退節奏;更是觀眾在看展與走逛的交錯體驗中,在咀嚼日常和超越日常的經驗之後,願意接受並回應於生活的調度能力;「和諧」就是一股能在緩慢之際,創造出1+1>2的轉換能量,並且傳達出對於空間態度與美感經驗的狀態。

The Head of My Bird / A Spot of Picking Flowers (2013) by Ena NAGAOFubon Art Foundation

從初始的質疑保留,到社區願意主動參與,更甚者能在近年自發性的在非展覽期間,店家開始嘗試策劃、邀請藝術與創意工作者將作品進駐於社區商店之中,也是粉樂町八年持續累積發酵出的後勁,像是犁鬆土壤後,種籽自會延展生命的循環,我們相信粉樂町落下的種籽,也正在自由發芽。除了臺北東區的自主力量之外,自北至南亦有諸多文化工作者與團體紛紛而起,延燒著藝術與社區交織共構的創意浪潮,如同這粉色的巷弄運動般,大夥捲起袖口、揚起旗幟,秉持著藝術可以改造城市的相信,嘗試能讓生活有所不同。

2013 Very Fun Park 倒數Fubon Art Foundation

Swimming (2013) by Chang-Hwan KIMFubon Art Foundation

When you walk underneath Chang-Hwan Kim’s hollow sculptures suspended in the air, it is as if you have entered the underwater tunnel in an aquarium. Kim is able to create the illusion that his works are weightless by manipulating stainless steel and creating movement within the frames.

Air Show (2) (2013) by Dong-Shik ROEFubon Art Foundation

Korean artist Dong-Shik Roe grew up in his family’s cotton ginning factory, so cotton is naturally a connection to his carefree childhood. It is also the medium with which he hand kneads fluffy clouds. These clouds represent the memories that are fragile but remain unforgotten in our consciousness, unlike the many things that slip past our attention and are gradually forgotten.

Breathing Flower (2013) by Jeong-Hwa CHOIFubon Art Foundation

Choi uses bright and colorful plastic pieces or inflatable objects to create large sculptures, and is inspired by flea markets and street vendors around the world as he travels. Ready-made and inexpensive materials often lead us to think of the consumer culture or globalization, but in the end, Choi is mainly concerned about pure visual aesthetics.The lotus has long been an important symbol in Asian culture.

Untitled (2013) by MyeongBeom KIMFubon Art Foundation

In the piece he made specifically for the Very Fun Park, Kim uses colorful balloons to transform a shapeless “force” into something tangible. The balloons are attached to a chair that is missing a few legs, thus balancing it out and giving this “force” a graceful and poetic visualization.

Reason To Stay / Lion / Bobcat / Bear / Your Gentle Breathe (2013) by Yu-Erh CHENFubon Art Foundation

Using lacquer as her medium, Chen creates specimen-like sculptures that show her intimate link to these animals; she presents them at their best to make up for a sense of loss.

Octopied Building (2013) by Filthy LukerFubon Art Foundation

Want to enjoy a cup of coffee on a summer afternoon at agnès b. café L.P.G.? Watch out for a giant octopus—Filthy Luker’s work is making some threatening gestures! But in reality, it is only waving at the people passing by, inviting them for an adventure in the city. agnès b. café L.P.G.. (short for “le pain grillé”) was named by the designer herself. The alluring smell of a French lifestyle invites people to come in and take a break. Try some coffee, chocolate, or cake, and breathe in the sweet aroma floating through the air.

Trees Are People Too (2013) by Filthy LukerFubon Art Foundation

Out of Disorder (2013) by Takahiro IWASAKIFubon Art Foundation

It is easy to miss Takahiro Iwasaki’s artwork, not only because they are miniscule mountains or houses, but also because the fascinating landscapes are actually made up of regular household fabrics such as towels, toothbrushes, and t-shirts.

Tyger, Tyger! / Butterfly Cornucopia / Lost Soul / Untitled (2013) by Tim BUDDENFubon Art Foundation

For this year’s Very Fun Park exhibition, Budden carefully studied the colors and patterns of i prefer’s seasonal line, and integrated them into his work. The artist sees both paper cutting and clothing as a “second skin,” allowing us to cover up just enough while showing the world what we want it to see.

2013 Very Fun Park Be YogaFubon Art Foundation

The Garden (2013) by Chieh-Hsin TSAIFubon Art Foundation

Chieh-Hsin Tsai uses paper mache( a warm, textured and environmentally friendly medium) to create her work, communicating the emotional exchange between human beings.

Love my love / Popping shower dance / Sugar Beam Planet (2013) by Yi-Ju HSIEH X papabubbleFubon Art Foundation

Artist Yi-Ju Hsieh, whose work has a upbeat, childlike quality, works with papabubble’s candy makers to create a vibrant candy sculpture complete with blossoming sugar flowers. The piece plays with various shapes and colors, resulting in an imaginative and dreamlike summer garden.

2013 Very Fun Park ENDFubon Art Foundation

Credits: Story

CEO:Maggie Tsai
Director:Vivian Hsiung
Administration:Wen-Ching Shin, Cherry Wang, Ruby Tai, Chia-Ni Ho, Robert Chien
Exhibition:Wei-Lun Chen, Yi-Jung Tsai, Nicole Wu, Chia-Yun Chu
Promotion:Jada Chan, Chyi-Ju Chiu, Hua-Chen Chen, Alysha Cheng, Wei-Ching Huang
Forum:Yu-Chin Wu, Mong-Tzu Hsu, Han-Yi Huang, Boogie Chou
Photography:Ssu-Hsien Chiang, Li-Ling Pai, Jia-Rong Chou, Yao Liu
Documentary Production:Wan-Jen Chen, Guan-Ming Lin, Cheng-Wei Lin, Yi-Chun Lin, Jia-Rong Chou
Book Design:Gina Lee

Artist:
Jeong-Hwa CHOI, Alice Wang, I-Chen Kuo, Agi Chen, Filthy Liuker, Kuo-Chang Liu, Dong-Shik Roe, I-Ting Hou, Wei-Yu Lai, Takahiro Iwasaki, Ena Nagao, Ming-Chin Tung, Fu-Jing Yang, Li-Feng Lo, Yu-Erh Chen, Shu-Yi & Dancers × Chang-Chih Chen, Chieh-Hsin Tsai, Fa-Cheng Huang, Joyce Tsai-You Ho, Yu-Wen Chiu, Yen-Hua Lee, Tim BUDDEN, Inca Pan, Whooli Chen, and Liang Gen, Yi-Ju Hsieh × papabubble, Twine, Chang-Hwan Kim, Iyo Kacaw, Yu-Chih Hsiao, Yu-Jun Wang, MyeongBeom Kim, Xiu-Zhen Yin

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