2002亞太地區國際現代陶藝邀請展

Lnternational Asia-Pacific Contemporary Ceramics Lnvitational Exhibition

展覽地點：臺北縣立鶯歌陶瓷博物館

展覽日期：2002年2月9日 起至2002年6月16日 止

2002亞太地區國際現代陶藝邀請展是繼陶博館2000年開館特展，第六屆國際金陶獎競賽展、國際陶藝論壇之後，再度推出的國際性展覽，企圖以博物館專業能力思維，展現東、西方美學在戰後新生代的思辨及比較，展現亞太地區國家之不同民族美學內涵特色風格，從傳統陶瓷工藝延續，發展成現代陶藝新思潮。亞太地區國際現代陶藝邀請展，共邀集了臺灣、中國大陸、香港、日本、韓國、紐西蘭、夏威夷、澳洲等亞洲八個國家地區的中青代陶藝家八十三人，這些現代陶藝工作者大都出生在二次世界大戰之後，接受西方現代教育訓練，同時歷經戰後經濟蕭條，農業社會到資訊後現代社會的多元發展，這樣的社會變遷對自己母體文化的思維更有深刻感受，因此，從本次參展作品中可發現不同國家、民族文化對現代陶藝在東、西美學交錯時空下，反省詮釋各有不同。

東方美學新思維

一、 東、西方現代陶藝的啟蒙

陶瓷文化的發展受到世界矚目的東方陶瓷在十八、九世紀時期貿易瓷以中國為首，韓國、日本皆受到中國影響甚深。在第二次世界大戰之後一九五○年現代藝術思潮衝擊下，現代陶藝的發展從美國加州以彼得(沃克斯（Peter.H.Voulkos）為首的陶藝家，受到當時流行的藝術思潮抽象繪畫畢卡索、米羅等人的影響，他們探索「最早利用陶土材料做出非實用造形作品」超脫實用而邁進雕塑的純藝術領域。這種觀念表現方法影響世界各國現代陶藝的發展，一九四八年在日本八木一夫、鈴木治、山田光組成走泥社，開始探索陶瓷的實用機能性之外，藉著雕塑表現方法擴大探討「土」的三度空間的可能性，脫離陶器是容器的概念。同一時代，東、西方提出現代陶藝發展的思維，歷經半個世紀現代藝術的洗禮及傳統文化的反省，發展多元豐富的現代陶藝風貌。

二、 東、西方美學再度交會在台灣

一九八一年（民國七十年）國立歷史博物館舉辦第一屆「中日陶藝家聯展」引發台灣現代陶藝發展的討論共鳴，為台灣現代陶藝注入新的生命力，台灣開始接受新的藝術思潮。當時台灣現代陶藝也只是幾個人玩玩而已，歷經二十年由民間個人工作室的推動，台北市立美術館舉辦陶藝比賽開始到新陶之生，掀起官方舉辦比賽。加上媒體的鼓勵，引導許多人開始投入現代陶藝的創作，也有人正式到美國、日本、西班牙學習西方現代陶藝的思維及創作，從民間工作室的推動到官方比賽的獎勵，沒有像美國、日本，有人提出對現代陶藝理論完整的專業教育培養，奇蹟式發展台灣現代陶藝的多元文化。

二○○二年二月由台北縣立鶯歌陶瓷博物館舉辦「亞太地區國際現代陶藝邀請展」，共七個國家八個地區中青代陶藝工作者八十三人，一○三件作品共同展出。這些中青代現代陶藝工作者大都出生在二次世界大戰之後，接受西方現代教育訓練，同時歷經戰後經濟蕭條，農業社會到現在資訊後現代社會的多元發展。這樣的社會變遷對自己母體文化的思維更有深刻感受。因此，我們也從些參展作品中發現不同國家、民族文化對現代陶藝在東、西方美學交錯時空下，反省詮釋各有不同。

台灣、中國、日本強烈東方主義的國家陶藝工作者，一直企圖從自己的母體文化傳統的美學在陶藝的造型、釉色表現出自己獨特風格。在台灣陳景亮「超寫實木枕系列」曾獲國際陶藝界的肯定，因此我們也從這些邀請陶藝工作者的作品，看到台灣的東方人文、自然、社會關懷的含蓄內斂。中國大陸五千年傳統文化的深厚的基礎思維；日本對現在陶藝詮釋的多元風貌中，帶有日本人對美學的追求韻味；香港深受英國以器為出發簡潔富有個人風格的特色；韓國對西方現代陶藝的追求熱衷；不同於東方國家有傳統文化美學的夏威夷、紐西蘭、澳洲對陶藝的現代思維表現具有西方特有美學品味。

台北縣立鶯歌陶瓷博物館舉辦「亞太地區國際現代陶藝邀請展」，這次以「土與火」新美學表現為主題，再度讓東、西方現代陶藝美學，呈現在台灣印驗二十年之後台灣現代陶藝發展的現況，同時也開始由一個專業的博物館推動「立足台灣放眼全世界」的國際陶藝交流。在三月八、九、十日舉辦三天的國際陶藝研討會，將有五十一位外國陶藝工作者參加，同時也是台灣歷年來最多外國陶藝家齊聚在台灣互相觀摩瞭解各國作品不同的風貌的時刻。

陶博館自開館一年多來，參觀人數已突破六十二萬人次之外，如何增進陶博館的專業形象是陶博館往後重要課題，從議題的探討建構台灣現代陶藝的脈絡及美學理論基礎的研究，將是本館未來重要策展方向，「二○○二年亞太地區現代陶藝邀請展」是繼陶博館二○○○年開館特展，第六屆國際金陶獎競賽展、國際陶藝論壇之後，再度推出的國際性展覽，企圖以博物館專業能力思維，呈現東、西方美學在戰後新生代的思辨及比較，展現亞太地區國家之不同民族美學內涵特色風格，從傳統陶瓷工藝延續，發展成現代陶藝新思潮。

本次展覽承蒙各國家地區負責推薦的陶藝家如中國江西景德鎮陶瓷學院秦錫麟院長、香港方面鄭禕、日本方面大捅年雄、韓國方面朴善宇、紐西蘭方面翁樹木、夏威夷方面的 蘇姍 教授，國內方面陳實涵、陳正勳、邱煥堂、曾明男、張清淵、劉鎮洲、范姜明道等人的協助，及文建會、教育部的協助讓這次展覽及研討會順利如期舉行。

Make the world see the beauty of Taiwan 's art

1.Enlightenment of Modern Ceramic Art in the East and West

Oriental earthenware, one of the most interesting phenomena in the formation of ceramic culture attracting much attention from all over the world, known as the trade ceramics in the 18th and 19th century, was dominated by the Chinese ceramics and porcelains. Both the ceramic cultures in Korea and Japan were greatly influenced by China . After the Second World War, in the 1950s under the impact of modern art concepts, contemporary ceramic art began to shape, led by ceramic artists such as Peter H. Voulkos from California of the United States of America . These artists were influenced by concept of abstract represented by painters such as Pablo Picasso and Joan Miro. They were the earliest group of potters who explored the possibilities of making non-functional ceramics using clay and materials, stepping into the realm of fine arts with their plastic ceramics. Such concept and method of expression had impact on the development of modern ceramic art in many countries. In 1948 Kazuo Yagi, Osamu Suzuki and Hikaru Yamada established Sodeisha in Japan and began to study the non-utilitarian aspect of pottery. Through plastic expressionism they explored the possibilities of "clay" in the three-dimensional space, departing from the concept that pottery is vessel. Artist of the same generation in different places also discussed thoughts about contemporary ceramics. After half a century's evolution and reflection on traditional cultures, modern ceramics is glowing with rich colors across the spectrum.

2.When Eastern Aestheticism Meets Western Aestheticism in Taiwan

In 1981, the National Museum of History in Taipei sponsored the first Sino-Japan Ceramists Group Exhibition, triggering positive feedback and discussions on the development of contemporary Taiwanese ceramic art, as well as creating dynamics and infusing new blood into Taiwanese ceramics. A new wave of introduction of art trends and ideas hence began. In retrospect only a bunch of potters engaged themselves in playing with clay. In the 20 years of promotional efforts from non-governmental ceramics studios, the first ceramics competition organized by Taipei Fine Arts Museum evolved into the full-fledged Birth of New Ceramics competitions, one of the first government-sponsored ceramic competitions of its kind. Mass media also played a role in encouraging more people to make pots and porcelains. Devotees and ceramic lovers went to the United States , Japan and Spain to acquire knowledge of Western ceramic art in theory and practice. Lack of modern ceramic theory and comprehensive ceramic curriculums at school, Taiwan miraculously developed a contemporary ceramic culture characterized by great diversity.

In February 2002, Taipei County Yingko Ceramics Museum present the International Asia-Pacific Contemporary Ceramics Invitational Exhibition, with 83 ceramic artists from seven countries and one territory, a group of mature potters, bringing 103 pieces of ceramic work to the exhibition. Most of the contemporary artists were born after World War II. They received modern Western education, experienced the post-war economic depression and participated in the transition from agricultural society to a post-modern world where technology and diversity has become highly recognized value. These artists therefore have a deeper understanding toward the cultures they grew up with. In this exhibition, we will see different interpretations on the mutual influences of Eastern and Western cultures embodied in the contemporary ceramics made by artists from different countries and cultures.

Taiwan, China and Japan all have well-established oriental ceramic tradition. Artists from these places have been trying to create distinctive individual styles based on their own aesthetic traditions in form and glaze. Taiwanese ceramist Chen Ching-Liang (Ah Leon) is one of the many artists recognized and praised by his peers in the international ceramic community. The ceramic work from different countries in this exhibition is a miniature global village represented by diverse cultures: Taiwan, full of generous affection toward people, nature and society in a reserved and quiet way; China, deep wisdom and profound philosophy accumulated in a span of five millennia; Japan, distinctive expression of aestheticism through a great variety of interpretations; Hong Kong, characterized by simple, straightforward individual styles influenced by the British porcelain tradition; and Korea, enthusiastic pursuit of contemporary Western ceramics. Distinct from the Oriental tradition, ceramics in Hawaii , New Zealand and Australia provides a completely different Western artistic experience.

The theme of the International Asia-Pacific Contemporary Ceramics Invitational Exhibition is the nouveau aesthetic expression centered on "clay and fire." Once again, we brought together artists from the East and West to Taiwan , to witness our accomplishment in contemporary ceramics after two decades of development. Taipei County Yingko Ceramics Museum , an institution solely devoted to everything about ceramics, is the catalyst speeding up the international exchange. We are realizing the concept by acting locally and thinking globally. On March 8 through 10, 2002, 51 ceramists from other countries will join us in the wonderful forum, outnumbering any of the international ceramic activities previously held in Taiwan . We feel excited to see them coming together, exchanging experiences and sharing ideas.

In less that two years, there are more than 620,000 visits to the Ceramics Museum . One of our future challenges is to promote our professional image and increase awareness among the public. Our future exhibitions will focus on the establishment of comprehensive records for Taiwan 's contemporary ceramic art and the research of fundamental aesthetic theories. Since the 2000 Opening Special Exhibition, the 6th Golden Ceramics Awards, the International Ceramics Forum, the 2002 Asia-Pacific Contemporary Ceramics Invitational Exhibition is another international exhibition brought to you by Yingko Ceramics Museum . We wish to examine and compare the contemporary ceramics through the East and West perspectives originated from the post-war era. Asia-Pacific is a region full of vitality and diverse culture heritages. By bringing together artists from all over the places, we shall see a new wave of thoughts is forming on the basis of traditional ceramic crafts.

We greatly appreciate support and assistance from artists who helped to introduce ceramists representing the seven countries and one territory in the Asia-Pacific region: China's Qin Xilin, Dean of Jiangxi Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute; Hong Kong's Yi Caroline Cheng; Korea's Park Sun-Woo, New Zealand's Ong Onlie (su-mo), Hawaii's Professor Suzanne Wolfe, and Taiwan's Chen S.H., Cheng Cheng-Hsun, Chiu Huan-Tang, Tseng Min-Nan, Chang Ching-Yuan, Liou Chen-Chou and Fan-Chiang Ming-Tao, and the Council of Cultural Affairs, the Ministry of Education This exhibition will not happen without their assistance.

臺北縣立鶯歌陶瓷博物館－館長 吳進風

Director of Taipei County Yingko Museum Wu Chin-Fong

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