Silence and silence

Perhaps recalling and sorting through recent perceptions will yield some insights. The sparse words uttered might be a soliloquy or perhaps “aphasia”. This situation is unavoidable for individuals or groups facing changes in times and the impact of black swan event. The innocent scene in the artwork symbolizes adults’ passive regression in their hearts. However, toddlers are always filled with hope, just as this piece revealing brief powerlessness still harbors positivity and anticipation.

(2023)

The scene depicted in Silence and Silence originates from the artist’s four-year-old child suddenly falling silent after being captivated by a broken paper cup while frolicking wildly.

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In this work, nothingstands out apart from the lips. Viewers need to employ their imagination usingother information gleaned from the artwork: What might be the expression on atoddler’s face? Do the lightly pursed lips and shadows at the corners of themouth reveal hesitation and indifference?

Silence and silence

Perhaps recalling and sorting through recent perceptions will yield some insights. The sparse words uttered might be a soliloquy or perhaps “aphasia”. This situation is unavoidable for individuals or groups facing changes in times and the impact of black swan event. The innocent scene in the artwork symbolizes adults’ passive regression in their hearts. However, toddlers are always filled with hope, just as this piece revealing brief powerlessness still harbors positivity and anticipation.

CHINESE NAME
安静与沉默
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(2023)
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Conceptual image

“作品中童真的画面，承载的却是成年人内心被动退行的象征。但幼儿总是充满希望的，如同这件作品最深处的积极与期盼，尽管透露着短暂的无力.”

WANG YIYI©
安静与沉默
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