Two articles by art critics visiting the 2018 Spring Open Studio @ Treasure Hill Artist Village

From 2 art critics on their visit to the Spring session Open Studio @ Treasure Hill Artist Village

2018春開策展人藝評


今年春開兩位策展人寫的藝評如下 :)

I. 2018春開藝術評論_孫曉彤

周靈芝 Julie Chou

擅長以裝置、錄像、社區和環境藝術進行相關創作的藝術家，曾經於2010年至2011年參與寶藏巖的公共藝術計畫，因此對她來說，這次的駐村更具有回歸和深化個人創作的意味。因為距離預計發表作品還有一段時間，她目前還處在規劃與發想的階段，但可能會以陶瓷與在地居民的食文化為主軸——前者來自於其至今累積兩年的手作捏陶經驗，而與泥土的親密接觸又可以連結到過去在這裡設置生態農園的經驗——兩者都和土地及文化相關，富有溫暖的人文厚度。

Chou specializes in creating works using installations, videos, community, and environmental art. From 2010 to 2011, Chou participated in the public art project of Treasure Hill Artist Village; therefore, for her, this is an opportunity to return to her work and deepen its creative aspects. The presentation is a while in the future, and Chou is still planning her next work. However, I imagine that Chou’s work will be centered around pottery and its connection with the local food culture. Julie Chou has been working on pottery for two years, and the intimate encounter with clay echoes the artist’s previous project of the ecological farm in the village; both of these themes are related to the richness of the local land and culture.


II. 2018春開藝術評論_張禮豪

周靈芝 Julie Chou

陶器，自土而來，對人類說不單單是生活用品，更是流傳悠久的的藝術創作形式。向來以土地、環境議題為關注核心，不斷思考生態永續的想像與實踐的台灣藝術家周靈芝，曾與義大利藝術家卡拉洛塔．布魯內提與社區居民共創了寶藏巖的生態農園，並移交給社區自主管理，持續至今，堪稱是藝術和社會參與結合的一次成功範例。
周靈芝認為，一旦能營造一個居民願意，並且樂於參與的氣氛，許多事情就會變得跟以前不同。這一回，她希望能在先前奠定的基礎上，再一次從己身出發，伸出雙手去重新接觸滋養且生長諸多農作物的泥土，來捏製出樸實無華的食器，最終虔誠而充滿感謝地盛裝來自同一塊土地的食物。透過這樣的儀式，周靈芝不只要重建人與環境之間的關係，更要串起人與食物、人與人之間的情感交流。而藝術，自會在過程當中舒展開來。

Ceramics are born from the earth; they are not merely daily commodities for human beings, but artistic creations with rich histories. Taiwan artist Julie Chou has always been concerned with issues of the land and environment and continues to contemplate and practice the sustainability of the ecology. In the past, Chou created the ecological farm of Treasure Hill Artist Village with Italian artist Carlotta Brunetti and residents, which is now handed over to be maintained by the local community. This is a successful example of combining art with community participation.

Julie Chou believes that as long as an atmosphere that encourages participation is created, changes will occur. This time, Chou hopes to build upon the foundations of previous works and connect once again with the earth, the source of nourishment and life, to create humble dining utensils which will be used as a vessel, gratefully carrying food created from the same land. Not only does the artist rebuild the relationship between people and the environment through the ceremonial act, but Chou also creates a connection between people, food, and the sentiment between individuals, allowing art to flourish among the relationships and bonds.