SCM MFA Show 2018
Visual Arts
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Enlightenment, a notion with historical reference to the European intellectual movement of the 18th century, lays the foundation for the presentation of works by 21 young and creative talents participating in this exhibition, Enlightenment: MFA Graduation Show 2018. While the politics and scientific reasoning associated with the historic movement may seem irrelevant to art, the celebration of individuality and critical thinking during the Age of Enlightenment calls to mind what is essential in creative practices of any kind. One may say that artists are constantly “enlightened” by their experiences from everyday life. Creative works in various media showcased in this exhibition, including photography, video, animation, mix-media installation and performance, are virtual or physical manifestations of each and every artist’s “enlightened” experience. Some of the works may require a more conceptual and philosophical understanding; others ask for attention on their audio-visual and aesthetic presentations. Through this exhibition, more importantly, the artists’ common goal is to deliver a comparable “enlightened” experience that had once inspired and motivated them. And through the appreciation of works in this exhibition, viewers could attain, hopefully, yet another state of spiritual “enlightenment” of their own.
Unravel is a collection of artistic discoveries stemmed from the series of experimentations in the MFA studio sessions. Diving deep into the recurring process of learning and unlearning, we attempt to unfold and untangle the mysteries of arts. Finding our ways among the many constructions and deconstructions, we engage ourselves with sound, images, materials, virtuality, actuality, bodies and space, from which the most valuable dialogues with ourselves and the contemporaries sprouted.
The exhibition showcases a body of works in the form of animation, video installation, interactive digital game, performance, painting and photography. The wide variety of artistic interests and focuses demonstrate our diverse backgrounds and specialties.
Unravel is a segment of our creative journey composed of multiple diverging points, which reflects individual experiences and trajectories that prepare us for future dialogues and possibilities.
Note：This event record is compiled from "Hong Kong Visual Arts Yearbook 2018" published by Department of Fine Arts, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
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