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Symbol Universe and Childhood Sprites: Nanzi Special School Students Showcase Pure Creative Energy

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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  • An exhibition in Tainan showcases the "Art Brut" works of three artists from the Kaohsiung Municipal Nanzi Special School.
  • The artists, Li Cheng-wen, Huang Yu-kai, and Wang Wei-hung, present distinct styles ranging from symbolic imagery to "vegetable seed spirits."
  • The exhibition highlights the value of "Art Brut," emphasizing direct, unconstrained artistic expression and the creative energy of artists with unique perspectives.

The National Tainan Living Arts Center is collaborating with Kaohsiung Municipal Nanzi Special School to present an exhibition titled "(☆LeftWalkRightSay)Plaything & The Intersection of Art Brut ∞." The show features representative works by three artists who graduated from the special school: Li Cheng-wen, Huang Yu-kai, and Wang Wei-hung. The exhibition, which opened on June 4, invites visitors to appreciate the unique beauty of Art Brut.

Li Cheng-wen is known for constructing his inner world through symbols and abstract images, with his "Text Symbol Series" blending keen perception and originality. Huang Yu-kai, celebrated for his free-spirited and recognizable style, has exhibited internationally, including at the Shanghai World Expo and the Japan Art Brut Exhibition, and has won multiple awards. His contribution to this exhibition includes works from his "Cosmic Robot Series." Wang Wei-hung's "Vegetable Seed Spirit Series" is filled with childlike wonder and free imagination, depicting a world of small spirits that embodies the purest creative imagination found in Art Brut.

Art Brut, also known as raw art, emphasizes the most direct, spontaneous, and unconstrained expression of creators, allowing viewers to feel the inherent creativity and strong life force of the artists. Kaohsiung Municipal Nanzi Special School has been dedicated to Art Brut education for over 20 years. Principal Huang Kuo-shu stated that through art potential development, cultural inclusion, supportive companionship, and cross-disciplinary cooperation, students can build self-ability and self-worth through artistic creation.

The exhibition opening included a symposium moderated by National Award for Arts winner Professor Wu Ma-li. Professors Huang Hai-ming (former director of the Taipei Fine Arts Museum), Principal Huang Kuo-shu, and Teacher Yeh Shih-yuan served as panelists. They discussed topics such as adaptive development, artistic companionship, and cultural equity, aiming to help more people recognize the value and emotional impact of Art Brut. The exhibition runs until August 30.

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