andy.c, Knowing myself-1, 140x 155cm, yarn tufting handmade
andy.c, Knowing myself-1, 140x 155cm, yarn tufting handmade

Toface began ten years ago as a painting diary, a way to manage my anxiety and depression. In 2015, I transitioned to ceramic sculpture, and Toface evolved into a series of sculptures, paintings, and woven pieces. Over the years, it has become a reflection of my personal growth. This work also speaks to the quiet resilience of women, who bear immense responsibilities and pressures at every stage of life. Toface explores the balance between vulnerability and strength, embodying the journey of finding inner peace under the weight of societal and personal expectations. I hope Toface inspires others to reflect on mental health, recognize the often invisible burdens women carry, and draw strength and healing from the process.

 

十年前,我以绘画日记的形式创作了《Toface》大脸系列,以此来控制自己的焦虑和抑郁。2015 年,我转而创作陶瓷雕塑,《Toface》也演变成一系列雕塑、绘画和编织作品。多年来,它已成为我个人成长的体现。这件作品也体现了女性的默默坚韧,她们在人生的每个阶段都承担着巨大的责任和压力。《Toface》探索了脆弱与力量之间的平衡,体现了在社会和个人期望的重压下寻找内心平静的旅程。我希望《Toface》能激励其他人反思心理健康,认识到女性常常承受的无形负担,并从这一过程中汲取力量和治愈。

Universe 25

Imagine a world where poverty, disease, hunger, and scarcity don’t exist. A world where everything is plentiful and beautiful, with every need fulfilled effortlessly. This is the basic idea of utopia—the ultimate dream of humanity, a perfect world. But maybe, there’s a darker side to it. In a place where there’s nothing left to strive for, where all challenges are erased, the soul might lose its fire. Could it be that utopia, for all its perfection, is where the human spirit quietly fades away? We’re at a pivotal moment when it comes to population. What does having children offer us now? In a culture that feels empty, in a world where entertainment has become the ultimate pursuit, what role does childbearing play?

 

想象一个没有贫穷、疾病、饥饿和匮乏的世界。一个一切都丰饶而美丽的世界,人们的每一个需求都能毫不费力地得到满足。这是乌托邦的基本理念——人类的终极梦想,一个完美的世界。但也许,它还有更黑暗的一面。在一个没有任何东西可以奋斗的地方,一个所有挑战都被抹去的地方,灵魂可能会失去它的火焰。乌托邦,尽管它很完美,会不会是人类精神悄然消亡的地方?我们正处于人口问题的关键时刻。现在生孩子能给我们带来什么?在一个让人感到空虚的文化中,在一个娱乐成为终极追求的世界里,生孩子扮演着什么角色?

Cycle of Essence: The Infinite Iteration

In this collection, I explore one of the deepest philosophies in the universe: the cycle and transformation of life. The constant iteration of cells symbolizes the endless passage of time and the continuous process of renewal. Through these pieces, I aim to capture the interconnectedness of life and the universe, reflecting the beauty of perpetual growth and infinite evolution.

 

在本系列中,我探索了宇宙中最深奥的哲学之一:生命的循环和转变。细胞的不断迭代象征着时间的无尽流逝和不断更新的过程。通过这些作品,我旨在捕捉生命和宇宙的相互联系,反映出永恒成长和无限进化之美。

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