Project of JCCAC Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 Parallel Exhibitions「廠景」 "On-site"

作品靈感來自於《北風與太陽》的故事，故事中的旅人成為了北風和太陽比賽的無辜受害者，無端地被強風吹拂，又被陽光炙烤。特別引起我注意的是，故事書中的插圖常常描繪著樹木作為旅人的陪襯，既可以擋住陽光，又能展示大風的力量。然而，故事的文字中卻完全沒有提及這些樹木。相較於旅人，樹木的存在顯得微不足道，但它們在現實生活中卻默默無聞、溫柔地守護著地球。  畫作的視覺呈現了一個山洞的視角，向外望去，可以看到彎下腰的松樹。山洞象徵著我們對故事的狹隘視野，而我選擇關注那些被忽視的樹木。這些彎曲的松樹究竟是被風壓彎，還是因為尋求陽光的溫暖而側身，留給觀者無限的想像空間。  這幅作品探討了在競爭與力量的較量中，微小而柔弱的存在如何默默地承受與守護。樹木的無聲堅守象徵著對自然的尊重與珍惜，提醒我們在追求目標的同時，不要忽略那些在背後默默支持我們的力量。同時，這也反映了生活中許多看似微不足道的元素如何在無形中影響著我們的旅程。 

This artwork is inspired by the story of "The North Wind and the Sun." In the story, the traveller becomes an innocent victim of the competition between the North Wind and the Sun, being buffeted by strong winds and scorched by sunlight. What particularly caught my attention is that the illustrations in the storybook often depict trees accompanying the traveller, capable of blocking the sunlight while also showcasing the power of the wind. However, the text of the story makes no mention of these trees. Compared to the traveller, the presence of the trees seems insignificant, yet they silently and gently protect the Earth in real life.  The visual of the painting presents a perspective from inside a cave, looking out to see the bent pine trees. The cave symbolises our narrow view of the story, while I focus on those overlooked trees. Whether these bent pine trees are bowing under the pressure of the wind or leaning in search of the warmth of the sun leaves infinite room for the viewer's imagination.  This artwork explores how small and fragile existences silently endure and protect in the face of competition and power. The trees' silent resilience symbolises respect and appreciation for nature, reminding us not to overlook the forces that quietly support us while we pursue our goals. At the same time, it reflects how many seemingly insignificant elements in life can invisibly influence our journey.