Joie de vivre（生活之樂）體現19世紀末至第一次世界大戰前法國Belle Époque（美好年代）形成的文化氛圍，經歷了繁榮、和平和樂觀的時代，儘管面對戰爭前景的存在困境和不確定性，人們仍以積極態度看待，感受活在當下的樂趣。誠然，身處世界局勢巨變的當代，我們也可以學習抽離執念，尋覓屬於自己存在的價值和那份自由和熱忱。生活不缺乏快樂，而是缺少發現「生活之樂」。

2023年七月，大雋藝術很榮幸攜手跨越四個世代與文化界限的當代藝術家群，呈獻其2023最新創作，包括妮基・海爾（Niki Hare/英國）、茲德涅克・康芙娜（Zdenek Konvalina/捷克）、杰弗里・布約（Geoffrey Bouillot/法國）與智敉譽（Jimere/韓國）。Joie de vivre用以表達「熱愛生活本身」的一種歡愉處世態度，儘管擁有不同人生階段及經驗版圖，他們懷抱對生命的熱情與覺察，將個人內我的意念投射，化為鮮明的視覺符碼，濃縮於方寸之間，交織著愉悅、明亮、想像力，連串新的思考模式與對話，引領觀者感受不同人生階段的藝術家，透過創作和盤托出的溫度與思量。大暑至秋將到，7月22日至9月16日邀你入館享受靜心沁脾的美好時光！

第一眼看到Niki Hare的作品，目光便不自覺地被畫面上搶眼字體與鮮亮色彩所吸引，她透過層疊交織的語句，構築出個人對存在的感知與意圖，並結合敘事文本中的時間感，流轉交織成一本耐人尋味的視覺日記；Zdenek Konvalina的抽象繪畫受到往昔舞蹈家身分的薰染與連結，創作過程依循身體與潛意識的即時反饋，藉各式細膩而不張揚的色彩及筆觸來探索物質與精神之間的比例關係，調和出藝術家內心的獨特圖景；Geoffrey Bouillot單色系列創作受東西文化的深刻影響，現居日本的他，作品除了挪用日本動漫元素，同時融合義大利未來主義、立體派和普普藝術的構成形式，將動漫角色幻化成不易直觀辨識的形態，藉此尋求新的互動關係。清晰線條和光影蘊造金屬般質感，搭建出風格獨具的奇想世界；智敉譽（Jimere）以生活周遭那些不識其名的花草樹木或石頭作為描繪對象，用以指涉生態與社會中無數缺乏重視或身份認同的邊緣群體，藝術家慎重地為它們製作精美的框，期許觀賞者能保持開闊的心態，與天地萬物建立愛的連結與交流。

“Joie de vivre (the joy of life)” is a manifestation of the French cultural scene of “Belle Époque” between the late 19th century and World War One. It was a time of prosperity, peace, and optimism, and despite the difficulties and uncertainties brought forth by war, people maintained a positive attitude and were mindful of the joys of the present moment. In contemporary times of global turmoil, we can learn to detach ourselves from obsessive thinking and strive for the freedom and enthusiasm of self-value. Life is filled with “the joy of life” that awaits discovery.

In July 2023, Rich Art is honored to collaborate with four contemporary artists spanning different generations and cultural dimensions, namely Niki Hare (UK), Zdenek Konvalina (The Czech Republic), Geoffrey Bouillot, and Jimere. “Joie de vivre” is a French saying used to express a playful “love for life.” Despite the different chapters and experiences of life, the will of individuals is projected as distinctive visual expressions through love and awareness toward life, translated into condensed manifestations that are interwoven with feelings of joy, brightness, and imagination, weaving into new mindsets and dialogues that guide viewers to savor the different stages of life, which, in the hands of artists, are interpreted through warmth and thoughtfulness. The exhibition is on view between July 22 and September 16, during the summer and autumn; join us to experience the joy of serenity!

At first glance, viewers are immediately attracted by the eye-catching fonts and bright colors in the works of Niki Hare. Through overlapping sentences, Hare’s works depict the personal experience and intentions of existence, which are integrated with the awareness of the passing of time, weaving into a thought-provoking visual diary. Zdenek Konvalina’s abstract paintings are influenced by the artist’s past experiences as a dancer. The works follow bodily and subconscious feedback and explore the proportions between materiality and the spirit through subtle colors and nuanced brushwork, resulting in unique depictions of the artist’s inner world. Geoffrey Bouillot’s monochrome work series is deeply impacted by Western and Eastern cultures. Based in Japan, Bouillot’s works not only include appropriations of elements from Japanese animation but also incorporate the compositions of Italian Futurism, Cubism, and Pop Art, transforming the animation characters into forms that are not easily recognizable in search of new interactions. The crisp lines and metallic textures resulting from light and shadow lead to a world that is uniquely whimsical and fantastical. Jimere draws inspiration from the unknown plants, flowers, trees, and rocks in everyday life to reference the groups that lack attention or identification in society. The artist meticulously created exquisite frames for the depicted subject matters and hopes that viewers will adopt an open mind to connect and interact with the beings of the world.

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Niki Hare 妮基・海爾 專訪影片
Zdenek Konvalina 茲德涅克・康芙娜 專訪影片
Geoffrey Bouillot 杰弗里・布約 專訪影片
Jimere 智敉譽 專訪影片