It is undeniable that in our collection concept, we prefer to listen to the lingering sounds of ancient material culture that have lasted for thousands of years. But as Baudrillard said, in previous civilizations, what could survive generation after generation were objects, enduring tools or buildings. Today, it is ourselves who see the emergence, improvement, and disappearance of objects. So have we ever thought about what kind of people will listen to us in a thousand years?
Metal art has a unique personality, and when it is immersed in the field of contemporary visual art, it is like an independent person searching for an environment where they can "fit in". On the one hand, after undergoing various ideological storms and transformations, TA is no longer satisfied with the visible "beauty" and secular significance of "value", but more yearns to reflect the halo of human intelligence with eternal bloodline; On the other hand, according to the conventions of art classification, Ta has taken great strides into the realm of the white box, but has dissolved its most important characteristic - everyday life.
Therefore, our lives float in the turbulent torrent of goods, constantly wetting our eyes with splashing consumer symbols, and the disappearing sense of direction makes it difficult for us to grasp the firm metal rock in the distance.
The film 'Jin Xi He Xi' is built on this perspective and the unique character of metal. Metal is ubiquitous in our lives to the point of being overlooked, but the exquisite craftsmanship and classic works polished from it are capable of carrying profound culture and independent individuals. And the entry of Bai Rui Space into the Hangzhou Jingshang Art Center, a complex venue, is aimed at helping these "special cases" find a place to "get together", allowing art and daily life to travel in both directions. After all, metal art has gone through all the aesthetic ideas from classical to contemporary times, connecting art with the creator's intellectual thinking about the present while embedding daily functions into contemporary life.
Through an exhibition featuring top international artists, 'What's the End of the Golden Night?' aims to capture the attention of viewers and prompt them to contemplate 'What's the End of the Night?'. I hope that in thousands of years, what people will listen attentively to is:
At this moment, we are living artistically.
Time: August 3rd, 2024 to September 1st, 2024
Address: Jingshang Art Center, No. 184 Yueshan Liyuan, Vanke Gongwang, Fuyang District, Hangzhou City