Chili Art Introduction
What is the concept of "ten years"? When calculated in days, it amounts to 3,650 days. In hours, that's 87,600 hours, and when calculated in minutes, it totals 5,256,000 minutes. This is such a vast numerical concept, and 赤粒藝術 (Red Grain Art) has transcended this lengthy decade, reflecting on the past with a sincere and multifaceted approach to expand a broad artistic vision. This ten years also represents a gallery's persistent ideal presentation and, naturally, the results of its dedication. 赤粒藝術 is located in a quiet alley on Da'an Road in Taipei. The spatial flow of the gallery presents a contemporary and diverse artistic atmosphere. Over the years, it has curated hundreds of classic art exhibitions, ranging from flat ink wash paintings and drawings to three-dimensional sculptures. 赤粒藝術 extends its themes through curatorial concepts and plans exhibitions for different types and categories of art. Importantly, besides hosting solo and group exhibitions for well-known artists, it also plans joint exhibitions of new ink artists in response to the current trend of Eastern ink art in the world, attempting to express and reflect the cultural context of contemporary ink art in Taiwan. These new generation young artists present expressive forms that deviate from traditional brush techniques and compositions, showcasing a new vision different from previous ink contexts. For example, in 2014, it held "Taiwan Water Korean Ink: The Dual Aspects of Contemporary Ink" in Taipei. In 2015, it assisted the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in South Korea to organize "Macros and Micros: The Phenomenon of Ink Painting in Korea and Taiwan." In the field of abstract art, it curated "Alternative Abstraction: The Intersection of Cold and Warm~ Taiwan and Korea's Abstract Art Exhibition" in 2015, inviting the chief researcher of the Korean Institute of Art, Moon Jeong-hee, to curate an exhibition featuring significant contemporary ink and abstract artists from both Taiwan and Korea. The motivation behind the curation was to explore the different manifestations of contemporary ink and abstract art under the varying national characteristics and internal creative drives of these two countries, hoping to deepen cultural and artistic exchange during this opportunity for artists and scholars from Taiwan and Korea. This interaction process provides stimulation for the art market and collection, creating a more vibrant artistic ecology. The ten-year operational philosophy has allowed 赤粒藝術 to grow strong, moving toward academic, contemporary, and international directions. General Manager Chen Huijun stated, "Ten years to sharpen a sword." Now, facing a downturn in the broader economic environment, even in the face of setbacks or lows, our passionate ideals will not be extinguished, and we are increasingly steering toward international development. The second decade is just beginning... (Source: Non-Pool Art)
