In Spiritual Voyager: A Loss of Control in the AI Era, Ju-Yi Chia invites viewers to immerse themselves in her artistic universe at C-LAB, Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab. Against the backdrop of the post-pandemicworld and the rise of artificial intelligence, this exhibition reflects on the tension between control and loss of control—a duality deeply ingrained in contemporary consciousness.
Through her creative process, Ju-Yi explores ‘happening,’ a key element of action painting, where the present moment becomes a canvas for discovery. Her works, while appearing to depict physical forms, revolve around the anticipation of “magic moments”—fleeting instances where paint, canvas, and actionmerge with the inner self to create something extraordinary. These moments arise from a dialogue betweenthe tangible and the intangible: paint speaks, the canvas responds, and the artist listens, creating adynamic interplay that shapes her artistic journey.
A Milestone in Ju-Yi’s Journey
This solo exhibition represents a pivotal moment in Ju-Yi Chia’s artistic journey, showcasing her latest creations alongside three early works that resonate with the core themes of her practice. These earlier pieces reflect the spiritual roots of her artistic evolution, forming a bridge between her past explorations andher present vision.
Ju-Yi’s recent creations draw inspiration from Jungian analytical psychology and her deep connection with the patterns, rhythms, and energies of natural landscapes. Her process delicately balances objective self-analysis and subjective self-expression, navigating a rich interplay of abstraction and figuration, chaos and longing, wildness and serenity. Through cycles of deconstruction and reconstruction, she develops acosmos rooted in Eastern philosophies, reflecting her perspective on the interconnectedness of heaven, earth, humanity, and self.
An Invitation to Connection
What conversations might unfold when the artist reveals her inner journey with such unguarded openness? At the heart of this exhibition lies the desire to connect. Ju-Yi Chia warmly invites you to join her at 3 PM onSeptember 28 for an artist talk, sharing insights into her work and fostering a dialogue through her art.
Artist Bio
Ju Yi, a luminary in the Taiwanese artistry, embodies the essence of a "spiritual voyager," exploringself-discovery, nature, and societal reflection through her artistic expressions. With a Master's degreein Fine Arts Studio from Rochester Institute of Technology and a doctorate degree in Art Education from the University of Georgia, Ju Yi's artistic journey is fueled by a deep reverence for the human soul. Guided by this ethos, she ventured into Art Therapy, refining her artistic content through postgraduate studies at the Canadian International Institute of Art Therapy.
Recognized as the Artist of the Month by London's Image Curators Advisory and selected as a featured artist for the prestigious 2024 Art Future X Taiwan Annual Art Fair, Ju-Yi has not only shared her insights through teaching in colleges in Hubei, Xiamen, and Taiwan but has also dedicated herself to scholarly pursuits. Yet, her passion for creative expression has only increased over time, leadingher towards a steadfast commitment to her personal artistic pursuits.
Ju Yi's art , profoundly influenced by Jungian psychology, reflects the essence of abstract expressionism. Her creative process involves a delicate dance between objective self-analysis and subjective self-expression. Ju-Yi often engages in a dialogue between the abstract and the figurative, chaos and longing, wildness and serenity. Through deconstruction and reconstruction, she gradually develops her unique perspective on the relationships between heaven, earth, humanity, and self, reflecting Eastern philosophy.Using free-flowing lines and color palettes reminiscent of medieval mysticism, she presents a spiritualdialogue between the inner self and nature crafting a captivating visual language. Her work has been honored with selection for inclusion in the Wallace Library Purchase Prize Collection at Rochester Institute of Technology in New York.
Art, akin to a slender vessel, continues to carry Ju Yi's soul as she navigates the unknown. Collaborating with composer Hsin-Lei Chen in 2021 for the "Six Flavors - Sweet" synesthetic art performance, she transformed the auditory impressions depicted by romantic music masters Tchaikovsky and Borodin intovisual soundscapes, creating a multisensory artistic experience that expands her creative horizons. Ju Yibelieves that true novelty lies in embracing the ever-changing seasons and the passage of time, maintaining a childlike sense of wonder in her creations, infusing her recent works with the visions and aspirations ofyears gone by.
In Ju Yi’s solo debut exhibition for the autumn of 2024, she promises to unveil a profound artistic experience — an inspiring journey with the spiritual voyager, Ju Yi.
Exhibition Dates
September 28 – October 6, 2024
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Free Admission
Opening Event
Saturday, September 28, 2024
3:00 PM – Artist Talk with Ju-Yi Chia
Venue
C-LAB, Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab
i-Center, 2F
Additional Information
📍Exhibition Website https://juyicart.wixsite.com/juyiart/copy-of-心旅-spiritual-voyager
📍Follow the Artist https://www.instagram.com/juyiart/