99° Art Center

Period: 10/05 - 10/26
Opening Reception: 10/19 14:00

In the Xianheng universe, The strange scene of dynamic light waves, It is like a pure transcendence of style, entering into the immersive imagination of the universe. The clouds on the other shore slowly emerge in the distance, adding to this fantastic demonstration the eternal existence of gazing into the depths of the universe. This is a sense of existence that transcends the span of time and space. The preface to the universe, the spiral beginning of the ascending path, intertwined with the resurrection of the phoenix and the cycle of nirvana, is like a spiritual dance lingering around countless bright nodes, shining in numerous moments, and finally condensing into an eternal uniqueness.

Period: 10/05 - 10/26
Opening Reception: 10月12日 14:00

The “Dancing Lines” series continues to explore lines, aiming for a more streamlined and succinct exploration in the visual space. This pursuit not only heightens expectations for the paintings to convey deeper meanings but also embodies a dedication to formalism. Focusing on abstract lines, shapes, and colors, this series seeks to innovate visual dynamics. Fundamentally, the inspiration for these creations is drawn from everyday life experiences and reflections.

Period: 10/05 - 10/26

Work and philosophy
An Maran’s work mainly revolves around "trees", through which she communicates with the world and dreams of the ideals of life. Trees symbolize the deep relationship between nature and people, and the artist wants to provide deep insights into the life of modern people through this. The trees in his work are each expressed in a unique texture and color, indicating that the tree contains a variety of stories intertwined with human life beyond its meaning as a mere natural object. “My trees want to be like a fresh forest to lay down those heavy burdens and relax for modern people who live an anxious and weary daily life in chaos,” she says, emphasizing the message of comfort and healing that her work has. These trees make us feel the greatness and vitality of nature in our daily lives, and serve as tools to capture the various emotions of life.

Materials and techniques
The artist mixes natural stone powder with various materials to express the complex shape of the tree with understated colors and lines scraped with knives. This process of work seeks more than just description, capturing the vitality of nature and human emotions. “My trees are colorful, natural colors, they erase the surrounding landscape and set up the trees as the protagonists of the canvas to capture the story of life,” she says. Her work may seem like a monochromatic painting at first sight, but if you look closely, it's a mix of different colors, giving you the impression that you're looking at a layer of colorful emotions. It shows the author's original grammar and deep insight. Writer An Maran expresses various human emotions through the form of a tree, and wants to convey the story contained in it to the audience.

Harmony with nature
The tree in An Maran's work is not just a reproduction of nature, but a deep relationship between trees and humans. She said, “The tree began with the memories I had in my mother's own as a child. The faint nostalgia of those days, which seemed to be able to touch the moon and stars floating above the sky if you climbed the dense fir tree that was there, was reborn as a painting," she explains. This personal experience adds a deep touch to her work, and also evokes empathy and nostalgia to the audience. Through communication with trees, An Maran visually expresses how the greatness of nature and human life are connected. This harmony with nature gives a deep meaning to her work, and makes the audience feel the beauty and vitality of nature.

Period: 9/7 - 10/26

99° Art Center presents an exclusive selection of abstract oil paintings by Oliver Lin, displayed on the entire facade of the first floor of S7 Art Museum. We hope to offer all visitors a memorable experience through the emotional fluctuations created by the impact of color blocks.