香港國際青年藝術家協(xié)會會長黃巧嫻—鏡像世界：將藝術「反射」呈現(xiàn)
Chantelle Huang，Society Director of HIYA—Mirror World: Reflecting Artistic "Reflections"
近年走進許多藝術展覽中心，我們不難在各種裝置藝術中找到以鏡子為主要媒介的作品。鏡子作為藝術素材的歷史可以追溯到羅馬時代，最初的鏡子是用青銅器制造而成，反射效果較為模糊。后來，威尼斯人發(fā)明了現(xiàn)代鏡子，用錫和水銀的合金制造而成，令鏡子反射效果精致細密，適用于室內裝飾、家具和光學儀器等領域。如今，鏡子不只是一種物品，更成為許多現(xiàn)代藝術家的靈感來源，被廣泛運用于藝術創(chuàng)作中。
In recent years, when entering various art exhibition centers, it is not difficult to find artworks in which mirrors are the main medium in installation art. The history of mirrors as an artistic material can be traced back to ancient Rome, where the first mirrors were made of bronze and had blurred reflection effects. Later, Venetians invented modern mirrors made of a tin and mercury alloy, resulting in refined and detailed reflection effects, suitable for indoor decoration, furniture, and optical instruments. Today, mirrors have become more than just objects; they serve as a source of inspiration for many contemporary artists and are widely used in art creation。
藉由鏡子的反射和折射效果，裝置藝術在攝影和攝像技術產(chǎn)生前就成功地創(chuàng)造了不同獨特的視覺效果。鏡像藝術作品不僅立體而豐富，更有著強烈的互動性，令人們不斷探求其中的奧秘。利用鏡像的變形和扭曲，鏡像藝術家常常創(chuàng)作出視覺幾何圖形和變幻莫測的多重映像等，使觀眾感受到無限的視覺享受和心靈震撼。
Through the reflective and refractive effects of mirrors, installation art successfully created unique visual effects even before the advent of photography and cinematography techniques. Mirror art works are not only three-dimensional and abundant, but also possess strong interactivity, constantly enticing people to explore their mysteries. By utilizing the distortion and deformation of mirrors, mirror artists often create visual geometric patterns and ever-changing multiple reflections, allowing viewers to experience infinite visual enjoyment and spiritual stimulation.
鏡子不僅是畫布，更是媒介，藝術家們通過鏡子來表達他們的思想和意念。鏡像藝術中的鏡子喚起了人們對于反射和折射的思考和欣賞，同時也激發(fā)了人們豐富的想象力和感官體驗，成為了具有挑戰(zhàn)性和趣味性的藝術形式。例如，2021 年在澳洲舉行的草間彌生的大型沉浸式鏡子裝置作品《無限鏡室》，通過鏡子反視的效果，讓觀賞者可以身臨其境地體驗草間獨特的藝術世界，感受到她獨特的精神氛圍和豐富的內涵。早前在另一個本地展覽「不忘初心」內亦看到有展出本地藝術家用鏡創(chuàng)作的展品。在不同角度欣賞會帶給觀賞者們不同的感受及層次。
Mirrors are not just canvases; they are mediums through which artists express their thoughts and ideas. The mirrors in mirror art evoke contemplation and appreciation for reflection and refraction while stimulating rich imagination and sensory experiences. They have become a challenging and entertaining art form. For instance, in 2021, Yayoi Kusama's large-scale immersive mirror installation artwork "Infinity Mirrored Room," held in Australia, provided viewers with an immersive experience of Kusama's unique artistic world through the effect of mirrored reflections. This allowed viewers to feel her distinctive spiritual atmosphere and rich connotations. Additionally, in a recent local exhibition titled "Memory of Touch," there were exhibited artworks created by local artists using mirrors. Viewing these artworks from different angles offered viewers varied sensations and layers of interpretation. It is inspiring to witness the integration of mirrors into the creative process of local artists, further contributing to the diverse and engaging art scene within our community.
鏡像藝術作品中的鏡子反映了藝術家的靈感和創(chuàng)造，呈現(xiàn)了精湛的技術和復雜的制作過程。隨著科技的不斷進步和藝術家的創(chuàng)新，鏡像藝術的發(fā)展日趨成熟和多樣化，不斷地帶給人們許多煥然一新的驚喜和震撼。
The mirrors in mirror art reflect the artist's inspirations and creations, showcasing exquisite techniques and intricate production processes. With the continuous advancement of technology and the innovation of artists, mirror art has matured and diversified, constantly bringing people new surprises and astonishment.
