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“Paw Me Up” (喵喵爪)
Physics is the study of the universe, from the smallest subatomic particles to the largest galaxies. It can also explain luck, since all of life is a matter of cause and effect. While it seems arbitrary and without method there is a very calculated system behind it all. The difference lies in how we perceive opportunities or mischances. UCLA Professor Maia Young finds that personality and attitude play into luck more than we realize. Being optimistic about life may just influence you to try harder. It’s this persistence that has a self-reinforcing effect, resulting in a “good luck cycle”. Believe and you will be rewarded! Luck and our behavior are very much intertwined and connected at the hip. The jīnmāo (招财猫) or Chinese lucky golden cat, is a symbol of wealth and prosperity ubiquitous in Asian cultures. Adorning businesses, homes, and windows of all kinds, author Katherine M. Ball describes it as “a simple and popular form of magic”. A magic trick that’s sure to sweep you off your feet and never let go.
200*200cm
RGB LED display, acrylic painting, Vietnamese linen, teakwood
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“Eye Of Providence” (明眸)
Some people think that if everyone went around doing whatever they wanted, the world would be pure unadulterated chaos. Just imagine giving in to any and every desire, want, or need. What kind of world would that be? Aleister Crowley believes that one should “do what thou wilt”. In other words, go ahead and chase whatever your heart desires. Determine your own true will and follow it! It is worth pursuing whatever you are willing to do. In Greek mythology Hedone is an important philosophical concept, personified as the goddess of pleasure and enjoyment. According to Aristotelian ethics, pleasure will reveal a person’s true character, and therefore is worth exploring. An example of this concept is “oikeia hedone” or proper pleasure. Similarly, German philosopher Martin Heidegger’s interpretation is that enjoyment is a movement of the soul which results in tranquility and peace. Following this line of logic, one must definitely “do what thou wilt”. And yes, someone will always be watching, but don’t you think that just makes it more fun?
200*200cm
Hand-design carpet
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“Spring Zephyr” (春风和煦)
Greek god of the west wind Zephyrus blows his sweet breath across the land creating a soft gentle breeze. Vivid butterflies do their sparkling dance, bringing with them the promise of spring and shine. In Chinese thought, spring is associated with growth, wind, patience, and altruism. In fact, there is a Chinese system known as “wuxing” (五行) or the five phases, that is used to explain a variety of phenomena, for example the seasons. Spring is a period of growth and movement, summer is a period of blooming, late summer is associated with stability, autumn is a period of harvesting, and winter is a period of rest and stillness. Those who are watchful and vigilant will soon realize these five elements cycle in and around everything. Which is why this philosophy is so engrained in Chinese culture. Think about it, all things sprout and grow and eventually wither away. The wuxing are thought to be cosmic agents which describe the transformations of nature and are widely used in Chinese philosophy, as well as disparate fields like astrology, martial arts, and even the art of catching butterflies! Spring is the easiest of seasons, just watch our winged friends ride the winds nonchalantly and without resistance. Remember spring is just the beginning!
102*102cm
RGB LED display, acrylic painting, Vietnamese linen, teakwood
Art for sale : kiwi@island6.org
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“Blinky” (红色幽灵)
It’s the thrill of the chase for me, truly it is. I’m kind of an expert when it comes to these things. Believe me I’ve been working incessantly since my creation in 1980! Around here I’m known as the commander of the ghostly foursome. Obstinate, headstrong, relentless. Some athletes are made, but I was born ready baby! Hunting, pursuing, tailing Pac-Man day in and day out. It’s only living… “It’s a living” I always say! When my eyes focus on that greedy man, I can’t help but run after him. And run I do. Left, right, up, down, backwards, and forwards! I’m there, I’m always there. You know, I never understood his need for over indulgence and consumption. What is that even about? I prefer the simpler things in life. But hey that’s just me. You do you, and let me focus on my task. I am a man of my word. This haunting is one you won’t forget.
39*39cm
RGB LED display, one-way glass, teakwood
Art for sale : kiwi@island6.org
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“Wild Blue” (野蓝)
It’s a blue-butterfly day, and the sky is such because particles in Earth’s atmosphere scatter sunlight in all directions. In 1871, Lord Rayleigh published a paper explaining this phenomenon in great detail. The optical phenomenon known as Rayleigh Scattering, refers to the dispersing of electromagnetic radiation, such as light, by particles of a smaller wavelength. Out of all the colors, blue light travels as the smallest waves and results in that wild blue presented on the skies each day. Join the dance of the one-day butterflies, the mythological nymphs, enchanting triplets twirling in the blue heavens. The word for butterfly in formal Greek is “psyche”, as it’s believed to be the soul of the dead. It’s also the name of a mortal woman who was released from death by Zeus and granted immortality. Psyche’s mythological image in ancient art is portrayed with grand butterfly wings. Freed from death, the body of the soul flutters joyously into the forever blue.
51*51cm
RGB LED display, acrylic painting, Vietnamese linen, teakwood
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“Egg Mc Manfen” (吉士蛋满分)
It’s truly amazing to be able to see the ordinary through a new lens, take Andy Warhol for example. He shared his love for the classic “Hamburger” (1985) through his art. If you’re not convinced yet may I suggest watching “Andy Warhol Eating a Hamburger” (1982) slathered in Heinz tomato ketchup? Picture it, the most iconic pop artist doing something so… mundane, it suddenly becomes an otherworldly experience! Maybe the problem is we’ve been focusing on catching up with life, we forget to look up at the stars every once in a while. Think about it when was the last time you did something for the very first time? In many cases this is simply accomplished by changing your perspective, like looking at the clouds through a kaleidoscope and realizing you hold all the universes in the palm of your hand. In Chinese culture there’s an expression, bao chi tong xin (保持童心) which means to be young at heart and it’s in this way we can explore life through a new lens. So, find a mysteriously poetic character in one of Andrei Tarkovsky movies you adore, or take a dive in Roy Lichtenstein’s fascinating comic book world and have a romantic stroll with a girl with a hair ribbon. The world is your oyster so start to enjoy all the juicy flavors it has to offer!
88.7*88.7cm
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“Nanke Dream” (南柯一梦)
“The Governor of Nanke” (南柯太守传) is a Tang dynasty short story about a man living an entire generation in the great kingdom of Ashendon, only to suddenly wake up and realize it was all a dream. Despite the vividness of that world, and the seeming passing of time, only a few hours had gone by. This legend is curiously similar to “Alice in Wonderland”, where the main protagonist travels to a fantasy world of her own in the hopes of finding herself. Clearly, the subject of dreams has been embedded into the very fabric of our being. While some theories suggest dreams are due to random brain activation, most agree with the Freudian theory which claims that they can reveal hidden emotions and desires. A royal road to the unconscious if you will! In ancient Rome and Greece, people believed dreams were messages sent directly from the gods that could predict the future. Whether we’re talking about interpreting the past or the time ahead it’s clear there is hidden meaning in our reveries. I wonder what secrets we’ll uncover when the lights turn off.
102*102cm
RGB LED display, acrylic painting, Vietnamese linen, teakwood
Art for sale : kiwi@island6.org
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“To the Moon and Back” (月亮在家迎你)
I’m cleaning this entryway for you to come through and I’m really counting on you to take me to the moon and back. Halfway won’t do. I want the ride, sure, but that’s not my only hope with this exchange. The amount of upkeep and diligent attention to detail I’ve invested just to make sure you notice when you come through…that deserves the hard promise of a full round trip. That deserves taking me up to the highest mountain and carrying me all the way back down, even if you break your back doing it. I don’t care about the amount of time it takes, I don’t care about the effort or the words or the intention. I only care that you take me somewhere I’ve never been and bring me back in one piece. Until then I’ll just sort of putz around and keep making sure everything looks tip-top.
65*46cm
RGB LED display, Chinese papercut, Vietnamese linen, teakwood
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“Tales From The Teapot” (一壶千金)
Time is all around us, we are affected by it in every aspect of our lives, but how should we view our relationship with it? Scientists imagine the internal clock as a counting pacemaker, the more pulses you count the longer a given duration seems. Our sense of time in the present versus our recollection of it, results in contradictory impressions of the concept of time. In the present it is experienced through emotions and sensations, while looking back it’s a different perspective. When we are enjoying the moment, it always ends before we realize it. However when reminiscing, time seems stretched out again because our minds play back these stories like Tarkovsky’s “Andrei Rublev” (1966). Sometimes we don’t need to follow the accelerating tempo of this world, take your time to observe every splatter of Jackson Pollock’s “Mural” (1943) and feel its intensity. Maria Abramovic used to teach her students to spend ten minutes to drink a cup of water and use all their senses to feel every sip. From time to time, indulge yourself to perceive the world around you. Count the drips from the teapot. Feel the rhythm and vibrations. After all, life is merely droplets of time. How will you fill your cup?
46*65cm
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“Měinǚ Maniac” (美女疯子)
Do you find difficulties blending in to the seemingly cheerful Asian culture? Do you sometimes find yourself lost in a busy crowd you just can’t relate to? Even after years and years living on the oriental land do you still feel alienated? If you’re not enjoying your life here, look away please. But if you are, please do allow me to share something with you here - my favorite thing to do living here is to watch the Měinǚ Maniacs. The selfie ladies you see on the street know precisely how to fully realize their desires and to be desired publicly. They know how to pose cute, pretending not to give a shit about their larger audience that’s living in the moment with them and watching the whole spectacle. Me, I just shift my gaze a little bit to see the longer view of things… a picture much larger than any of the ones being taken by the beautiful maniacs I live amongst.
46*65cm
RGB LED display, acrylic painting, Vietnamese linen, teakwood
Art for sale : kiwi@island6.org
“Lawson Station” (罗森站)
Lawson Station. A cornucopia of freshly made baozi (steamed buns), tea eggs, noodles, and of course hot drinks. What started as a small dairy milk store has burst into one of the most popular convenience store chains in the world. Naturally one would question their recipe for success? I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase by Roman philosopher Seneca, “Luck is when opportunity meets preparation.” This is true, but I think he was only partially correct. In fact, Seneca left out a critical component: Action. With this perspective the complete formula should be, “Luck is when opportunity meets preparation plus action”. Think about it, when opportunity and preparation meet there’s actually only potential for luck to occur, but without action then nothing happens. It’s a missed opportunity. Like taking a wrong step and suddenly losing your balance. You see in the grand scheme of things it’s all a balancing act.
65.5*46cm
RGB LED display, Chinese papercut, Vietnamese linen, teakwood
Art for sale : kiwi@island6.org
“Circular Koi” (圆锦鲤)
In ancient and contemporary art, fish are symbols of transformation and permanence. Carp and Water Weeds by Yōgetsu, shows the heavy brevity that such pieces have; simple, the dual carp fish swim in a weedy pond while a Daoist poem floats above. Created in a tradition of master-pupil relationships, this piece is grounded in a commitment to incremental change. In Paul Klee’s Fish Magic, he takes the fish out of water and puts them somewhere in between the Earth and the stars where time is waiting to be unveiled. He places the fish among flowers, suns, and faces, positing fish as a symbol of nonconformity possessing a transcendental ability against physical and psychical limiting factors such as space and time. This is congruent with Daoist rationality and inspires a conception of the limitless potential that comes with advanced technology. Damien Hirst’s The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Still Living sees him suspend a tiger shark in formaldehyde. This shows to his audience that preservation is a mental construct, that even the fastest and most powerful predators one day end. Hirst’s piece is yet another congruency with Daoist notions of preservation and permanence by also indicating the preserving power that comes from the integration of computer systems with daily life.
124.6*124.6cm
RGB LED display, sand & resin coating, teak wood
Art for sale : kiwi@island6.org
“The Girl From The Gallery Next Door” (隔壁画廊的女孩)
Birds-of-paradise, along with bowerbirds, shrikes, and honeyeaters are part of lineage Corvida. Structure determines function? Maybe. But if this is true, functions don’t always exhibit the same way. I don’t want to open old wounds about the nature of nature-versus-nurture, but even the Godliest among us must admit that environment matters, history matters, circumstances matter, especially when it comes to family. For example, male birds-of-paradise of sexually dimorphic species are world famous for their wild displays in efforts to secure the perfect (re: willing) mate. Some species go from bird-shaped to ballerina dancer in one breath; some wave their wings above their heads back and forth, distracting and hypnotizing their target females; others use their wings like a matador cape while dilating and contracting their pupils alternately with dizzying speed; still others puff their plumage in quite unimaginable ways, all for the sake of the big win. And bowerbirds—don’t get us started on bowerbirds! Much like the rich local Shanghainese, bowerbirds build brightly-colored luxury structures. And almost every single time, it works.
39*39cm
RGB LED display, one-way glass, teakwood
Art for sale : kiwi@island6.org
“After Dusk” (黄昏之后)
I have watched the past two hundred and thirty nine sunsets alone. There is something haunting about a sunset, the finality of everything you can and will achieve encapsulated into one sweeping moment - blink and you’ll miss it. But really it’s what follows after that concerns you. The way you watch, powerless, as everything you know morphs into a sinister version of itself. Yes, there is real cruelty in darkness. You try to relive the feeling of warmth over and over again, embellishing its loving embrace; remembering how everything was OK when sunlight bathed your naked flesh. Then the stark reality hits you; no one is there to coo you to sleep anymore. Over and over again you search the bleak expanse of nothing, trying to take refuge in the life you had before you were unwillingly plunged into the abyss. But for now you take a breath and try to enjoy this moment, alone.
89.5*89.5cm
RGB LED display, Chinese papercut, paper collage, Corian&teak
Art for sale : kiwi@island6.org
“Fluchtpunkt” (消失点)
The vanishing point describes an optical phenomenon in a picture where two parallel lines converge and vanish into one single line. In German, this use of perspective is called “Fluchtpunkt“, which literally translates to “escape point”. And indeed, Renaissance painters, like Masaccio and Dürer introduced this way of seeing to depict urban and interior sites more realistically as Florence and Nurnberg were growing and seen more by people as destinations to escape to. But that’s not the only way one can get lost in art. Another artistic phenomenon called immersion describes the loss of conscious connection with reality while engaging with the medium. In ancient times, the frescos of the Villa of Mysteries in Pompei were the first artistic immersions. Nowadays, the 360° VR-glasses serve as an immersive gaming experience, in which one can jump into a digital world to get away from reality. This offers a chance to blur the border between running away and arriving, real and fake, analogue and digital, letting them converge into only one point. And when we get there, we will find ourselves in a world with an infinite number of vanishing points where escape won’t be necessary.
102*102cm
RGB LED display, Chinese papercut on Plexiglas, paper collage
Art for sale : kiwi@island6.org
“Sanlunche” (三轮车)
As the Chengyu suggests, “a fur coat can be made of scraps” (集腋成裘). A man steering a sanlunche (tricycle) sees everything while constantly acclimatising to new surroundings. But don’t expect any deep and meaningful words from him. His wheels keep on turning. What about you? Would you rather see change approaching slowly in the distance or have a head-on collision with it in the moment? Maybe it doesn’t matter, we all read the signs differently. A simple fact of life is that change is inevitable and it continues to happen at a rapid rate in Shanghai. The city’s physical appearance is ever-evolving with an endless amount of buildings being erected to accommodate growth. But it’s not like that would impress William Shakespeare or anything. “No! Time, thou shalt not boast that I do change,” wrote the poet in 1609. “Thy pyramids built up with newer might. To me are nothing novel, nothing strange; They are but dressings of a former sight.” He’d have hated the Chinese character Chai (拆), meaning to demolish, then. When it gets painted on houses and tower blocks in the country today it means the buildings’ days are numbered. People have protested against these land seizures but for most, the generous payoff that comes with such an order far outweighs sentimental value. Old hats might say unsettling demolition jobs symbolise an erosion of cultural heritage and that new paths are being laid at the expense of the past. Suzhou creek riverbank has seen its fair share of change over the years. If the sanlunche could talk, it would tell a thousand stories. But take it with a pinch of salt, as it’s probably just a load of old rubbish.
51.3*51.3cm
TFT displays, CCD cameras, acrylic painting, teakwood
Art for sale : kiwi@island6.org
“I’m All Over You” (我迷恋你)
You’ve got me in a steamy sweaty pitch-perfect panic the way you look right now. I can’t decide which part of your body to focus favor on when each little land-mine-lot of your hot real estate makes me want to die. Knowing you won’t look that way forever. Knowing I won’t be here forever to look at you even if you somehow did. How your tan is just the right tone and your hair the right length and your height the right heighth, well, I’ve decided to become a great scientist. The greatest. All and only in hopes of halting an aging process that’s sure soon to crumble the mesmerizing monument of you. You have a ruthless monopoly on my senses and attention. Use it while you can. I’m all over you. For now.
Artwork page: https://island6.org/imalloveryou
102*102cm
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