Taiwanese Art‘s First Exhibition at Christie’s London.
▲Taiwanese art is being exhibited for the first time at Christie’s London. In the photo, curator and emerging leather artist Wang Sihan is pictured with Stuart Hewei, Chairman of London Asian Art Week (center). Photo courtesy of Grace Han, a London-based arts and crafts leather brand
【Reporter: Text by Xie Zhenbao】
The globally acclaimed Asian Art in London (AAL) exhibition once again sparked a wave of art and culture this year, attracting art enthusiasts, collectors, and professionals from around the world. The renowned Taiwanese international art research institution, Mo Hai Lou, made its debut at Christie’s global headquarters in St. James’s Gallery, located in the heart of London’s financial district. The exhibition, themed “Sublimation,” showcased Taiwanese art for the first time in London. Through sculptures, leather art, calligraphy, and paintings, the exhibition highlighted the profound heritage and innovative spirit of Taiwanese art within a global context.
▲The Asian Art Week held at Christie’s headquarters in London is a major event. Photo courtesy of Grace Han, a London-based arts and crafts leather brand.
Taiwanese Artists Make Their International Debut, Astonishing London with the Fusion of Eastern and Western Aesthetics
As an internationally renowned artist, Fu Yiyao’s works blend Chinese, Japanese, and Western artistic aesthetics, covering diverse themes such as Japanese temple wall murals, folk rituals, imitating the brushwork of her father, and ukiyo-e classics. Her works employ her father’s semi-automatic alum-sprinkling technique to create layered, transparent, and fluttering rain streaks, producing a visual effect full of moisture and atmosphere.
Tai Xiangzhou’s Zhou Ju Hu from his Bronze Ware series graces the cover of the 2024 Sotheby’s New York auction catalog, setting the foundation for Taiwanese artworks to establish their pricing power in the global market. Tai seamlessly combines traditional Song and Yuan Dynasty painting techniques with modern interstellar elements in his ink creations, such as Galaxy Observation No. 1, 2, and 3, which presents the vast expanse of the galaxy through a three-panel screen, blending traditional perspective techniques with modern photographic viewpoints.
The exhibition also drew considerable attention for emerging artist Wang Sihan’s leather art creations. As the founder of the luxury London leather brand Grace Han, Wang Sihan introduced the concept of “2,” a duality within a singular creation, extending leather craftsmanship between artworks and bags. Her design philosophy—“A bag is a leather painting worn on the body, while a painting is a leather bag that spreads its wings”—perfectly intertwines art and design. In this exhibition, her works, including Sky Ballet and Glistening, use leather as a medium, achieving a balance between rational and emotional, motion and stillness. Sky Ballet 00 is a large leather hanging piece inspired by her mother’s painting Dynamic, using exquisite craftsmanship and unique visual layers, replacing paint with leather to depict the turbulent force of a storm while also conveying the balance and tranquility of the horizon. It offers an unprecedented artistic experience and symbolizes a new breakthrough for Taiwanese contemporary craftsmanship on the international stage.
From lyricist to visual artist, Fang Wenshan transforms musical elements into sculpture and installation art. His works feature the ancient Xixia script written with lyrics from his popular songs, blending elements like rust and bronze textures to create a strong sense of history and mystery, presenting unique artistic tension.
▲At the Asian Art Exhibition Hall, the photo features works by artists Fu Yiyao and Tai Xiangzhou. Photo courtesy of Grace Han, a London-based arts and crafts leather brand.
Taiwanese Aesthetics Shine on the Stage at Christie’s London
In addition, other Taiwanese artists also stood out. Su Xianfa, President of the Taiwan Academy of Fine Arts, has long been dedicated to artistic creation and education. His “Four Seasons” and “Summer Lotus” series showcase the “artistic conception” and “spirit” of Eastern aesthetics.
Zhu Youyi blends abstraction and realism through oil paintings, sketches, and watercolors, presenting a vibrant visual mood. His Pine Tree Project series, inspired by the pine trees beloved by literati, is rich in Eastern philosophy and deep philosophical meanings.
As a representative of new media art, Ji Bozhou is renowned worldwide for his unique surrealist style that breaks traditional artistic boundaries. His works combine elements such as animation and film, with his animated masterpiece Tower of Light having won 28 international awards and being included in textbooks across multiple countries.
The 2024 London Asian Art Exhibition once again showcases the infinite potential of Taiwanese art and design, becoming a focal point in the international art world. It is expected to further promote a new wave of development in contemporary Asian art. Taiwanese art, with its unique cultural perspective and innovative spirit, is set to shine brightly on the international stage.
來源 :Commercial Times
