Flyling Media Inc.
Nov 8, 2023
Recently, the 56th Newport Beach Art Exhibition in 2023 was successfully held. This one-day exhibition aims to provide a platform for artists to display and sell their artworks to the public. Two works of artist Zhang Liang, "Object # 1" and "Object # 4", were shortlisted for the competition and were exhibited. It is reported that the organizer has a very high prestige in art, aesthetics and culture. It is a representative of the government that actively encourages the community to enrich culture, including visual and performing arts activities and art education programs.
Due to the high visibility and open theme of this art exhibition, it attracted many artists to participate. Among them, well-known artists Jessica Csanky and Richard Bohn won first place in the watercolor and sculpture categories respectively. Young artist Zhang Liang chose the two most popular works in the Object series, "Object # 1" and "Object # 4", and was successfully shortlisted for this art exhibition. This work combines the shaping and processing of clay with contemporary art elements to create organic and flowing forms, breaking through the functional limitations of traditional ceramics, allowing them to create a series of original artworks from various media such as crayons, watercolors, and sculptures. stand out.
On the day of the launch, Zhang Liang’s works attracted many viewers to check in. Visitors and some artists participating in the exhibition believed that the design of the "little tail" in one of Zhang Liang's works is simply too original. The work can be placed in different forms in different venues and spaces, which is a very interesting work. Reiki works. Zhang Liang said that this work is not installed inside because the tail part is soft and can be moved at will. Just like the tail of an animal, it can both maintain balance and be used as a tool to express emotions. Zhang Liang believes that this work is not limited to an "object" with a name, but more like a unique life, an object that can be given countless meanings, and a code that can symbolize time spent together.
After the exhibition, Zhang Liang said in an interview: "I hope that through her works, I can shed light on the intricate relationship between nature and humans, and invite the audience to think about the body and soul. Her work goes beyond the physical realm and enters the realm of thought and emotion." . And nature is also a never-ending source of inspiration. She is fascinated by the uncontrollable delicate balance between creation order and nature, constantly exploring the complexity and plasticity existing in it, and capturing dynamic tension." Zhang Liang believes that the clay itself contains It reflects the energy of life and the nature of change. Therefore, in the selection of materials for the work, we chose two clay works that complement nature in space. At the same time, they were integrated into the architecture to better allow the audience to understand the connection with the inherent fluidity of the natural world. significance.
Furthermore, the contrast between the organic and the artificial, and the interplay of the controlled and the uncontrolled in Zhang Liang's work further embody the work's fascination and encourage viewers to explore their own connection to the natural world. Zhang Liang hopes that the work will not only bridge the dialogue between the artist and the audience, but also allow the audience to discover more layers and deeper meanings through the metaphors and symbols in the dialogue, and further explore the theme and meaning of the work.
Zhang Liang said that this work can be shortlisted and have the opportunity to be exhibited. This is not only recognition of her creative works, but also provides new inspiration in communication with others, laying a more solid foundation for future artistic creation. At the same time, I am very grateful to the organizer for providing an art exchange platform and look forward to meeting the audience with better works next time.