Gallery CA presents Recurrent Momentary Pause, the upcoming exhibition of the work of Lika Su Yuyun, curated by Rui Jiang. On display from November 22nd-December 20th, 2024. This is a retrospective exhibition of Lika Su’s exploration of the physical shell and the ontology of memory. The exhibition will be an intimate and obscure autobiography centered on the spiritual cocoon, the memory cave, and the attachment between the physical body and memory, explaining the independent qualities of memory from the physical body and the spirit, and how the artist uses the shell as a rift to gaze at the different stages of life in memory. The medium of the exhibition consists of installation, video, sound, and performance, thus allowing the exhibition to open up the viewer’s perception of organs, and to trace back from the artist’s works to their own traumas, pure joys and healing. The entire exhibition space is constructed as a private realm of memory, communicated through a variety of senses and mediums leading the viewer to cautiously enter, observe, and listen until they are overtaken by their own memories.
Artist Statement
My art is a manifestation of personal consciousness, memory, and self-preservation, guided by a deep belief that all things that exist, including memories, are imbued with vitality. I hold that all living beings share commonalities, and the human body is a magnificent vessel that contains personal consciousness and serves as a formidable shield.
My creative output explores and articulates the intersection between personal consciousness and the human body, evoking uncontrollable flashes of memories, shattered physical shells, and imprisoned consciousness. My artistic arsenal comprises various mediums such as video, sound, sculpture, installations, and oil painting to fashion a realm that exudes detachment and emptiness.
In honing my artistic language, I carefully select materials to fashion my own aesthetic style while honoring the unique features and textures of each. My installations favor a predominantly white palette, with variations in shades and tones, as I endeavor to spotlight the inherent textures of materials within a simple color scheme.
The process of creation is both enjoyable and cathartic for me. My aspiration is to stimulate viewers to contemplate the interplay between the physical body and personal consciousness, fostering diverse perspectives and ideas. The potentiality of this process is colossal.
