Extinction and Creation: the Aesthetics of the Moment
Chief Curator and Art Director
Project Duration: November 2, 2023 - Ongoing
Location: TBD, Chicago, IL
Chief Curator and Art Director
Project Duration: November 2, 2023 - Ongoing
Location: TBD, Chicago, IL
Poster Designer: Yenny Koh
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Extinction and Creation: the Aesthetics of the Moment is a thought-provoking curatorial project that delves into the interconnected concepts of extinction and creation, inviting viewers on a contemplative journey through life’s delicate balance. In a world where complex emotions and ideas can be challenging to articulate, art serves as a powerful medium, bridging the gap between the tangible and the abstract.
This exhibition explores the juxtaposition of extinction and creation, two contradictory yet intimately linked concepts that reflect the essence of life on Earth. While extinction symbolizes loss and the consequences of human actions, creation embodies nature’s boundless regenerative power, offering hope and renewal. Through various artistic mediums, including painting, sculpture, and mixed media installations, the artists in this exhibition capture the essence of this duality, inviting viewers to reflect on the fragility and resilience of the natural world.
Works featured in Extinction and Creation address themes such as the cycle and repetition of nature, the unpredictable acts of creation, and the eternal interplay between chaos and order. Each piece offers a unique perspective on the ongoing cycle of creation and destruction, prompting viewers to contemplate the sorrow and hope inherent in this intricate relationship.
As visitors navigate through the exhibition space, they are immersed in a rich tapestry of emotions, thoughts, and philosophies, exploring the profound interconnectedness of life’s most fundamental forces. Extinction and Creation serves as a poignant reminder of the profound beauty and complexity of the natural world, inviting viewers to contemplate their role in shaping its future.
This exhibition explores the juxtaposition of extinction and creation, two contradictory yet intimately linked concepts that reflect the essence of life on Earth. While extinction symbolizes loss and the consequences of human actions, creation embodies nature’s boundless regenerative power, offering hope and renewal. Through various artistic mediums, including painting, sculpture, and mixed media installations, the artists in this exhibition capture the essence of this duality, inviting viewers to reflect on the fragility and resilience of the natural world.
Works featured in Extinction and Creation address themes such as the cycle and repetition of nature, the unpredictable acts of creation, and the eternal interplay between chaos and order. Each piece offers a unique perspective on the ongoing cycle of creation and destruction, prompting viewers to contemplate the sorrow and hope inherent in this intricate relationship.
As visitors navigate through the exhibition space, they are immersed in a rich tapestry of emotions, thoughts, and philosophies, exploring the profound interconnectedness of life’s most fundamental forces. Extinction and Creation serves as a poignant reminder of the profound beauty and complexity of the natural world, inviting viewers to contemplate their role in shaping its future.
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Exhibition Statement
In the physical real world, complex emotions, ideas, and imaginations are often difficult to express. Yet, art connects us to spaces where beauty and complexity lead to new perspectives. Art often shines as a medium that creates new creations by harmoniously combining two contradictory concepts, emotions, and forms that cannot coexist in the real world. "Extinction and Creation" is a contemplative space that inspires reflection on the delicate balance of life on Earth, where extinction is a stark reminder of the consequences of human actions. In contrast, creation embodies the infinite possibilities of nature's regenerative power.
Through the theme “Extinction and Creation,” this exhibition explores the contrasting yet interconnected concepts of extinction and creation that reflect on the very essence of life, highlighting the fragility and resilience of the natural world. While extinction embodies the tragedy of loss, it also gives birth to the creative powers that underpin life's enduring narratives. In the face of impending disappearance, new forms of existence emerge, making way for the perpetuation of evolution.
Through various media, from painting and sculpture to mixed media installations, the artists capture the essence of this duality, inviting viewers to contemplate both the sorrow and the hope that springs from this intricate relationship in their choices. Works address the cycle and repetition of nature, unpredictable ongoing acts of creation, escaping from limitations, and the eternal interplay between chaos and order. Through the exhibition, viewers experience emotions, thoughts, and philosophies, directly and indirectly, about the ongoing cycle of creation and destruction.
Through the theme “Extinction and Creation,” this exhibition explores the contrasting yet interconnected concepts of extinction and creation that reflect on the very essence of life, highlighting the fragility and resilience of the natural world. While extinction embodies the tragedy of loss, it also gives birth to the creative powers that underpin life's enduring narratives. In the face of impending disappearance, new forms of existence emerge, making way for the perpetuation of evolution.
Through various media, from painting and sculpture to mixed media installations, the artists capture the essence of this duality, inviting viewers to contemplate both the sorrow and the hope that springs from this intricate relationship in their choices. Works address the cycle and repetition of nature, unpredictable ongoing acts of creation, escaping from limitations, and the eternal interplay between chaos and order. Through the exhibition, viewers experience emotions, thoughts, and philosophies, directly and indirectly, about the ongoing cycle of creation and destruction.
Curator Statement
*This project was paused due to site arrangement but will be continued in 2024.