平凡的盛宴：賀蕙芝個展

平凡的盛宴：賀蕙芝個展

本次糊塗里國際藝廊的展覽：平凡的盛宴，展出的是藝術家賀蕙芝的作品。她是位走量少質精路線的藝術家，本次展出她的七幅畫作，雖然都是與日常相關的靜物畫，但每一幅都別具特色，不但能牢牢吸引你的目光，甚至烙印在記憶中，念念不忘。除了豐美的構圖之外，她的作品通常「畫中有話」，不時運用宗教典故的意象與符號，使她的創作擁有更深厚的底蘊。

An Ordinary Feast：Huey-Chih Ho solo exhibition

The exhibition at the Huto International Gallery, titled "Ordinary Feast," showcases the works of artist He Huizhi. She is an artist who follows the path of producing a small quantity of high-quality artworks. In this exhibition, she presents seven of her paintings, all of which are still-life artworks related to everyday objects. However, each piece possesses unique characteristics that not only capture your attention but also leave a lasting impression in your memory. Besides their rich compositions, her works often convey messages, occasionally utilizing religious imagery and symbols, adding depth to her creations.

 

善用台灣本土元素，於駐外使館展出畫作

Utilizing Taiwanese local elements, exhibiting artworks at foreign embassies.

《玉山生態之美》"The Beauty of Yushan's Ecology"

 

賀蕙芝在這幅《玉山生態之美》中，除了中間最為引人注目的一簇花盆外，還運用許多台灣原生種生物的元素，不但有許多鳥類，各位最熟悉的台灣黑熊也在一旁現身，細看的話，遠處還有另一隻爬在樹上。這就是賀蕙芝的巧思之一，她的構圖方式較為特別，乍看之下是一幅單純的靜物畫，但仔細觀賞總有玄機深藏其中。

In her artwork "The Beauty of Yushan's Ecology," He Huizhi not only focuses on a striking cluster of flowerpots in the center but also incorporates elements of Taiwan's native species. Numerous birds, including the familiar Formosan black bear, can be spotted in the painting, with another bear climbing a tree in the distance. This is one of He Huizhi's clever techniques. At first glance, it appears to be a simple still-life painting, but careful observation reveals hidden mysteries within.

 

由於她的許多作品都像這幅《玉山生態之美》一樣，大量運用台灣本土的元素創作，因此一些作品還在駐外使館或是相關機構收藏並展出。透過賀蕙芝的作品，得以讓我們的友邦細賞台灣之美。原來，藝術之美也可以和外交禮節相結合。

Due to the incorporation of Taiwan's local elements in many of her works, similar to "The Beauty of Yushan's Ecology," some pieces are collected and exhibited in foreign embassies or related institutions. Through He Huizhi's artworks, our allied nations have the opportunity to appreciate the beauty of Taiwan. It turns out that the beauty of art can also be combined with diplomatic protocol.

 

結合基督教典故，將信仰融入藝術創作

Integrating Christian allegories, infusing faith into artistic creations.

《洛神花》"Roselle"

 

賀蕙芝是位虔誠的基督徒，因此她的一些畫作中都帶有宗教的意涵，像是大量出現的「食物」皆蘊含著上帝的恩典，亦是日常生活之美的隱喻；《洛神花》的種子代表「神的道理」，以及生生不息的涵義；《雅各的天梯與紅豆湯》直接運用《聖經》中雅各與以掃兄弟相爭的故事；《活水泉源》則是代表主耶穌的存在。雖然都是古老的故事或主題，但運用的卻是當代的表現技法。

As a devout Christian, He Huizhi imbues some of her paintings with religious significance. For instance, the abundance of "food" depicted represents God's grace and serves as a metaphor for the beauty of everyday life. The seeds in "Lo Shên's Flower" symbolize "God's truth" and the concept of continuous growth. In "Jacob's Ladder and Red Bean Soup," she directly references the story of Jacob and Esau's sibling rivalry from the Bible. "Living Water Spring" represents the presence of Jesus Christ. Although these stories and themes are ancient, the techniques employed are contemporary.

 

《雅各的天梯與紅豆湯》"Jacob's Ladder and Red Bean Soup"

 

不難發現，《聖經》中有許多關於果實和種子的比喻，或許是因為這樣，「花朵」也是賀蕙芝經常使用的繪畫元素。花朵、果實、種子本為一體，畫中顯眼的花團錦簇或許不只是單純的植物，而是藉由宗教的意涵，突顯出人世間的日常之美。

It is not difficult to notice the biblical metaphors related to fruits and seeds. Perhaps for this reason, "flowers" are a frequently used element in He Huizhi's paintings. Flowers, fruits, and seeds are intertwined, and the prominently displayed floral arrangements in her artwork may not merely represent plants but also emphasize the beauty of everyday life through religious symbolism.

 

《活水泉源》"Living Water Spring"

 

使用不同媒材，和局部與整體的區別，讓創作有了新意

Using different media and differentiating between the parts and the whole to bring novelty to the creations.

 

《炸蝦》"Deep-Fried Shrimp"

 

在《炸蝦》和《檸檬與巧克力》這兩幅作品中，賀蕙芝嘗試不同的複合媒材，像是使用壓克力，讓畫布上顯得有些粗糙的質感，而有別於其他的油畫作品。同樣是靜物畫，也同樣是食物，但帶給觀賞者的是不一樣的視覺感受。

By utilizing different media and distinguishing between the local and the whole, He Huizhi brings freshness to her creations. In the pieces "Deep-Fried Shrimp" and "Lemon and Chocolate," she explores various mixed media techniques, such as using acrylics, which give the canvas a slightly rough texture, setting them apart from her other oil paintings. Although both are still-life paintings featuring food, they provide viewers with different visual experiences.

 

《檸檬與巧克力》"Lemon and Chocolate" 

 

賀蕙芝作品的靈巧不止於此。她畫作中的構圖經常有不同的變化。有時局部觀看會有類似「抽象畫」的感覺，但整體看起來又是一幅完整構圖的具體寫實畫作。就是這樣的靈感與巧思，以及宗教典故的運用，使得她的靜物畫與眾不同。

The ingenuity of He Huizhi's artwork extends beyond this. The composition of her paintings often undergoes various transformations. Sometimes, when viewed in parts, they evoke a sense of abstract art, but when observed as a whole, they form concrete and realistic compositions. It is through these inspirations, ingenuity, and the use of religious allusions that her still-life paintings stand out from the rest.

 

身邊的平凡事物，也可以如同華麗的盛宴

Ordinary things around us can also be as splendid as a feast.

《彩椒》"Bell Pepper"

 

本次的展覽名稱為「平凡的盛宴」，「平凡的事物」也可以是「華麗的盛宴」，日常生活中蘊藏著許多我們所忽略的美，藉由賀蕙芝的創作我們可以領略到，「美」其實距離我們很近，端看你願不願意欣賞它。一件藝術作品，若你能細心觀賞，或許會覺察到令人驚嘆，或是發人深省的意義。生活或許很平凡，但換個眼光看待，也可以是一場豐富的盛宴。

The exhibition is titled "Ordinary Feast," reminding us that "ordinary things" can also be a "splendid feast." Our everyday lives hold numerous overlooked beauties, and through He Huizhi's creations, we can appreciate that "beauty" is actually very close to us. It all depends on whether we are willing to appreciate it. If you carefully observe a piece of artwork, you may be amazed or deeply moved by its meaning. Life may seem ordinary, but with a different perspective, it can also be a rich and abundant feast.