When artist Lin Yu-Long first encountered the exhibition space at BACK_Y, he immediately sensed a profound internal connection between the space and his work. Unlike the traditional white cube, the space is constructed through the interplay of staircases, the shifting dynamics of light and shadow, and the use of heavy curtains as partitions, creating a unique 'spatial logic.' These elements resonate with the artist's ongoing exploration of fluidity and boundaries within his practice.
Sociologist Zygmunt Bauman, in Liquid Modernity, notes that people, materials, relationships, and identities in contemporary society are in a state of constant reshaping and transformation, with traditional fixed boundaries becoming increasingly blurred and flexible. In Lin Yu-Long's work, this fluidity of form manifests not only in the shifting lines and colors but also in the layering of time and the ambiguity of space. Through the use of overlapping hues and flowing lines, the artist conveys the dissolution of boundaries and the passage of time, evoking a subtle sense of fading borders.
The concept of 'Liquid Boundary' further deepens the meaning of 'spatial logic.' Through Bauman's sociological lens, space is understood as fluid and adaptable, much like the fluidity of life itself. Lin Yulong's work is not just a formal exploration but also an expression of this modern fluidity—it allows viewers to experience how individuals adapt and reshape themselves in a constantly changing contemporary society. Everyone must navigate change, adjust with agility, and maintain a dynamic balance with the outside world.
The folds and cuts in Lin Yu-Long's work break away from traditional notions of boundaries, presenting forms that are constantly shifting and unpredictable. These forms not only symbolize the blurring of boundaries but also reflect the intrinsic fluidity and uncertainty of modern life.