NYAB Event - “Borderless Map: Taiwanese Painting Now” Exhibition

“Borderless Map: Taiwanese Painting Now” Exhibition

Rooster Gallery

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Impacted by the invention of photography and new media technology, painting has undergone a lot of twists and turns in the development of modern art. One of the more obvious negative assumptions is that painting represents old traditions and systems of art, which resulted in modern artists’ resistance to the medium. Even so, a thinker as profound as Martin Heidegger believed that paintings could still deeply portrays human nature; moreover, in the art market, paintings remain the top option for collectors. In the “Borderless Map: Taiwanese Painting Now.” exhibition, we invite you to see how Generation Y painters from a high-technology island – Taiwan -- decide to express their point of view, their thoughts, and their faith on canvas.

The featured painters in this exhibition were born in the late 1970s and the 1980s. They were raised in a time when martial law had just been lifted in Taiwan. They grew up in the chaotic world of media after censorship had been relaxed, and they engaged with the information brought on by technological advancement. For these artists, the world map consists not just of countries with specific names, but also a virtual society without real borders. Growing up in a highly entertaining popular culture and explosive information era, this generation has developed a new lifestyle, which includes new procedures for creating new content.

Clearly stepping away from standard setups and techniques, Joanie Lemercier presents unique light performances and installations that challenge the audience by creating optical illusions that question one's perception of space. Taking visuals away from the restrictions of flat rectangular screens and into the real world, the label transforms objects, sculptures or buildings into hypnotizing canvasses to create immersive site-specific experiences.