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Wu Chia-Yun’s work Islands of Disappearing offers an interesting observation on the bizarre streetscape in New York after Christmas. The artist collects the urban reality and moves it into the exhibition venue, rep- resenting the irreplaceable artificial scenery.
This exhibition reflects many uncertain factors behind the international society in face of the contemporary expansion of consumerism and imperialism. The participating artists present the fruits of their sheer creativity in various forms such as installation, photography, and video art. Their works respond to contemporary Taiwanese creators’ passion for and understanding of “objects/creation,” demonstrating multifaceted creative styles. In addition to seeking the inspiration for collective creativity of human beings, these artists echo the relations among technology, art, and society in the past, present, and future since the beginning of the Anthropocene.
With their works, these artists appeal to the governments and multinational corporations for ESG responsibility (Environmental, Social, Governance) and environmental sustainability, and meanwhile voice their misgivings about the revolutionary changes brought by technological expansion to human society. They also address several burning issues concerning the environment, survival, food crisis, and people’s fear of artificial intelligence.
Curator|吳達坤 Wu Dar-Kuen
Supervisor |Ministry of Culture (Taiwan), Taipei Cultural Center in New York
Organizer |C-LAB
Collaborator|Culture Lab LIC