When I observe oranges, I find that the vein on the pulp of oranges is very similar to a web. I search for the art exhibition related to the web, and then I find a recent exhibition of Shiota Chiharu, the artist. This exhibition is also related to my theme, which is all about the exploration of human nature, so I did some research related to the art exhibition.
Shiota Chiharu was born in Japan, and now works in Berlin, following the mother of behavioral art, Abramovich, who is famous for his intricate yarn mesh device.
Her works usually show intangible performances and installations, memory, anxiety, dreams, silence and so on. Her works often come from personal experience. She deeply attracts people from all walks of life and all over the world by questioning common concepts such as identity, boundary and existence.
“In silence” in 2008 is one of the famous works. The burnt piano is entwined by dense black wire net, standing in the center alone. It makes people feel uneasy and anxious. At the same time, there is a kind of Oriental melancholy beauty there.
Shiota Chiharu recalled that when she was 9 years old, her neighbor’s house was on fire. When she saw the burnt piano, she felt for the first time that the silent piano was so wonderful, even better than the one that could make sound. Shiota Chiharu, who felt this, was afraid of it.
Until 20 years later, she visualized the feelings she felt when she was a child, which could not be described by words, and hidden in her heart into in silence.
“In the sleeping room” was created by Yantian in 2002 at lucerne Art Museum in Switzerland. In an empty room, 24 women, sleeping in a clean and white bed with sex and peace, bring out a unique peace. However, in this peaceful space, there are countless black lines interspersed disorderly. They cross, twist and connect the bed where 24 women lie, making the whole room feel uneasy and even scared again.
FEZZY 