Visual Narratives

Touch Gallery在2024年1月欣然呈獻「Visual Narratives 」聯展，展出九位來自亞洲的藝術家：Ayaïro、池田孝友(Ikeda Kosuke)、Jamstyle JARO、上窪裕介（Kamikubo Yusuke）、Kim Eun Joo、Hanna Kim 、Woojung Son、倫裕智（Eugene Lun） 和 Jonathan Hadipranata 的作品。藝術家們各自創立獨特的風格，甚至虛擬角色，並在一系列的繪畫作品和雕塑中賦予生命，詮釋著屬於他們獨一無二的故事。

是次聯展將會為大家展示四位來自日本、三位來自韓國、一位來自香港，以及一位來自印尼的當代藝術家的作品：

Ayaïro 以生動懷舊的繪畫風格和日本風景而聞名，她時常以色彩繽紛的鄉村為背景，刻劃出既可愛又帶點孩童玩樂場景，以探索自然與人的互動和共生方式。

池田孝友 以「變化」命題，他每月以不同方式及主題創作， 借平面，立體，映像，及概念藝術等媒介，重新思考與定義社會及藝術世界中的種種慣例及論述。

Jamstyle JARO 以明亮且生動的人物形象為主，充滿了豐富的細節和生動的表情，讓我們不由自主地被吸引和感染，深受藝術愛好者和潮流文化追隨者的喜愛和追捧。

上窪裕介運用陶瓷製作出既笨拙又好奇的Toky和既膽小又勤勞的Shuky，以勾起大家童年時憧景的卡通機械人的回憶。

Kim Eun Joo 以筆下的Windy和魔法少女Leona，寫下她渴望打破社會上的刻板印象，渴望能成為真正的自己。

Hanna Kim 筆下的兔子既是她想像的朋友，也是她的替身。她的作品記錄著日常生活中與兔子的經歷，成為了她與世界溝通的方式。

Woojung Son 筆下陪伴在女孩身邊的白虎、貓和其他動物也是代表了她所愛的人，她把想像、夢想和自由自在的想法融入在作品當中，以她夢想中的烏托邦把當代藝術轉化為寫實與虛幻之間。

倫裕智（Eugene Lun）運用了俏皮和怪誕的風格來表達他對流行文化和日常生活議題的體會，旨在探究日常生活中無形的界限，以及社會世俗和規範壓力下所產生的潛規則。

Jonathan Hadipranata 的創作靈感來自於他童年時期的動漫卡通。他以膠帶粘住嘴巴和使用紙杯傳聲筒的小孩，象徵著他對社會的體驗和看法，也是他在人際關係中的一種深刻的自我反思。

九位亞洲藝術家共同參與是次聯展，讓我們一起探索他們的創意世界和獨特的藝術語言，共同感受藝術家為我們帶來的獨特魅力和思想碰撞。

Touch Gallery is delighted to present the " Visual Narratives " group exhibition in January 2024, featuring the works of nine Asian artists: Ayaïro, Ikeda Kosuke, Jamstyle JARO, Kamikubo Yusuke, Kim Eun Joo, Hanna Kim, Woojung Son, Eugene Lun, and Jonathan Hadipranata. Each artist has created unique styles or even virtual characters and brought them to life through a series of paintings and sculptures, interpreting their distinctive stories.

This collaborative exhibition will showcase the works of four artists from Japan, three from South Korea, one from Hong Kong, and one from Indonesia:

Ayaïro is renowned for her vivid and nostalgic painting style, often depicting colourful rural landscapes that portray adorable and playful scenes, exploring the interaction and symbiosis between nature and humans.

Ikeda Kosuke, with the proposition of "change," creates on a monthly basis in various ways and themes. Through mediums such as two-dimensional, three-dimensional, imaging, and conceptual art, he rethinks and redefines various conventions and discourses in the realms of society and art.

Jamstyle JARO focuses on bright and vibrant character images, filled with rich details and dynamic expressions that irresistibly captivate and inspire art enthusiasts and followers of pop culture.

Kamikubo Yusuke utilises ceramics to create the endearing and curious Toky and the timid yet diligent Shuky, evoking nostalgic memories of cartoon robots from our childhood.

Kim Eun Joo introduces Windy and the magical girl Leona through his artwork, expressing his desire to break free from societal stereotypes and become his authentic self.

Hanna Kim's rabbit characters serve as both her imagined friends and her avatars. Her works document her experiences with rabbits in daily life, becoming her way of communicating with the world.

Woojung Son's artworks feature the white tiger, cats, and other animals accompanying girls, representing the people she loves. She incorporates imagination, dreams, and a sense of freedom into her works, transforming contemporary art into a realm between realism and fantasy.

Eugene Lun employs playful and whimsical styles to express his perspectives on pop culture and everyday life issues, aiming to explore the invisible boundaries in daily life, as well as the unwritten rules generated by societal norms and pressures.

Jonathan Hadipranata draws inspiration from his childhood anime and cartoons. His artworks feature children with mouths taped shut and using paper cup telephones, symbolising his experiences and views on society and profound introspection within interpersonal relationships.

The coming together of these nine Asian artists for this exhibition is a rare and extraordinary occasion that should not be missed. Let us explore their creative worlds and unique artistic languages together, experiencing the captivating charm and thought-provoking ideas that these artists bring to us.