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New Figure, New Art
Focusing on latest trend in international art market, Asia Live addresses
the transformation of figuration and name the theme as New Figure, New
Art. We invite galleries and artists concerning in metamorphosis, polemics,
organic transformation, and re-evolution of aesthetics after biotechnological
evolution.
1. Appearance¡GEternal Standard
People pay much attention to appearance and see it as the representation
of themselves. Appearance is the eternal standard and it has been the
most essential inspiration of art since ancient Greek times.
2. Species¡GHomology / Heterogamy
Humans have long visualized various transformations and the competition
between species. The fear of homology and heterogamy transform into the
form of art and proposed dualism in good and evil.
3. Trinity¡GSkin / Flesh / Soul
Presentation, representation, metamorphosis have been always been pivotal
in art creation and have become the calling to subverting traditional
concept and aesthetics.
4. Body¡GFeminism / Post-colonialism
Feminism and post-colonialism rose after the liberation of body. Liberty
in art actualize their discourse¡G
performing , self-portraiture, cross-dressing and etc.
5. Biotechnological Evolution
Biotechnological brings reality beyond human imagination. These new technologies
overturn religious belief and impel artists to reconsider associated moral
issues.
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