洞喻－韓哲睿個展: The Allegory of the Cave: Ray Han Solo Exhibition

大河美術將舉辦韓哲睿首場個展《洞喻》，揭示藝術家對於創作與其所感悟之生命經驗累積至今的種種故事。試圖剖析自我的同時與當代大環境進行對話，產生深度的共鳴。本展集結了藝術家從開始創作以來的精華，透過柏拉圖的《洞穴寓言》來暗示藝術家所肩負的責任，並藉由成長經歷中對環境、動物與家鄉的關懷，開啟了人類的自覺與物種共存等討論。

 

《洞穴寓言》源自於柏拉圖《理想國》第七卷中，蘇格拉底與格勞孔對話內容所進行設想的一則寓言故事。藝術來自於生活，與哲學息息相關，而《洞穴寓言》同時也與藝術家的本質有著異曲同工之妙，此篇經常被用來作為解釋「成為一位哲學家的歷程（求善過程）」的教材之一，許多教育者也經常使用此寓言來做討論。

 

展覽位於藝廊二樓，結合空間既有結構，從樓梯通道開始，即有著即將進入洞穴的暗示。從第一展區「洞穴內」的原始存在啟程，透過貼近人們日常生活的元素與充滿情緒的紋理筆觸，將觀者帶往內心最初始的狀態。接著穿過明亮光線所形成之天井區，象徵走出洞穴的「自覺」歷程。而後帶著使命與責任回返洞穴進入最後展區，本區亦透過結合生活工藝等作品，將與觀眾一同探索視覺藝術與人類日常之間的微妙關係。最終以不同的心境與狀態離開洞穴，對自我進行反思與統整，觀者能夠觸發更多的感受，與藝術家一同換位思考。

韓哲睿將「走出洞穴看見陽光」視為一啟蒙或解放的歷程，而在自覺後突破藩籬，並不滿足於獨善本身再次返回洞內世界，透過創作不斷地訴說自己所想傳達的理念，揭開了藝術家與社會之間的關係。人們能從作品中，看見其思念故鄉、關懷大自然的迫切心情，與他眼中豐富的動物靈性。透過《洞穴寓言》作為底蘊，邀請觀眾思考人類在擁有自覺後，對待各個物種的心態，並與自身內在的動物性進行心靈溝通，是一場自立與淑世，同時親近生活的療癒之旅。

 

RIVER ART GALLERY is going to present Ray Han's first solo exhibition, "The Allegory of the Cave," unveiling the myriad stories accumulated by the artist through his life experiences and insights into the creative process. While endeavoring to dissect the self, the exhibition also engages in dialogue with the contemporary environment, fostering profound resonance. Bringing together the essence of Ray Han's work since its inception, the exhibition alludes to the responsibility borne by the artist through Plato's "Allegory of the Cave." Additionally, it explores discussions on environmental care, animal welfare, and hometown nostalgia, thereby igniting conversations on human consciousness and coexistence with other species.

 

"The Allegory of the Cave" originates from a passage in Plato's "Republic," Book VII, envisioned as an allegorical story based on the conversation between Socrates and Glaucon. Art derives from life and is closely related to philosophy, and "The Allegory of the Cave" also resonates with the essence of an artist. This piece is often used to explain the process of "becoming a philosopher (the pursuit of goodness)" and is frequently discussed by educators.

 

This exhibition is located on the second floor of the gallery, integrating the existing structure of the space. Starting from the staircase passage, there are hints of entering the cave. Beginning from the first exhibition area, "Inside the Cave," it embarks from the primal existence, using elements close to people's daily lives and emotionally charged brushstrokes to take viewers to their most primal state. Then, passing through the atrium formed by bright light symbolizing the "awareness" process of stepping out of the cave. Afterwards, carrying the mission and responsibility, returning to the cave to enter the final area, which also explores the subtle relationship between visual arts and human daily life through works combining with everyday crafts. Finally, leaving the cave with different mental states, reflecting on and integrating oneself the viewers can trigger more feelings and engage in empathy with the artist.

 

Ray Han sees "stepping out of the cave to see the sunlight" as an enlightenment or liberation process, breaking through barriers after awareness, and not content with being self-sufficient but once again returning to the inner world of the cave. Through continuous creation to express his ideas, he reveals the relationship between the artist and society. People can also see in his works the urgent feelings of longing for home and caring for nature, as well as the rich spiritual essence of animals in his eyes. Through "The Allegory of the Cave" as the foundation, viewers are invited to contemplate humanity's attitude towards various species after gaining awareness, and engage in spiritual communication with their own inner animal nature. It is a healing journey of self-reliance, benevolence while being close to life.