The Silent Series

《沉默系列》是我從英國讀書回流香港後,經過三年的沉寂和醞釀而決定要創作出來的一組作品。這些作品包含了我對世界的不滿、大自然的反思、各種回憶、後悔、愛和恨。

對我來說,畫畫是一種表達自由,亦是一種磨練和修行。藝術本身有系統、有章法和有門檻的,並不存在絕對的自由。所有內容、結構、畫工、材料既是條件,也是限制,並不存在無內容。絕對的自由純屬幻想,它是懶惰和水平低的藉口。這些作品可被視作對大自然的反思以及自我批判的結果。

“The Silent Series" is a collection of artworks that I decided to create after returning to Hong Kong from studying in the UK. It took me three years of contemplation and introspection to find inspiration for this series. These works reflect my discontent with the world, contemplation of nature, various memories, regrets, love, and hatred.

For me, painting is a form of expressive freedom, as well as a practice and discipline. Art itself has systems, rules, and boundaries, and absolute freedom is impossible. All content, structure, technique, and materials serve as both conditions and limitations, absence of content is impossible. Absolute freedom is merely a fantasy and serves as an excuse for laziness and a lack of skill. These works can be viewed as reflections on nature and self-criticism.