不同的文化與呈現方式都能讓我們對城市的看法有所改變，生活中不重要的細節也能成為城市的透視鏡。

Different cultures and methods of the present could change our views towards the city, and even the insignificant details in life could become our scope to the city.

 推薦原因 WHY IT MATTERS

Galerie j/ 與七位來自世界各地的藝術家合作，以當代藝術揭示暗藏在混亂中的框架。「荒謬日常」透過結合藝術與哲學來探索複雜概念中的微妙美感，從而向觀眾展示藝術家如何將未知化作創作動力。

Collaborating with seven international artists, Galerie j/ presents “Absurd Elegance”, where it reveals the hidden frameworks underlying apparent chaos through contemporary art. Through combining art and philosophy, the exhibition demonstrates how artists harness unpredictability as a creative force.

重點一覽 HIGHLIGHTS

1️⃣二維中的三維，混亂中的秩序

法國藝術家Anouchka Gérard的掛毯將城市以二維的方式展開，建築形式猶如有機物一樣野蠻生長，平靜的表面與熱烈的城市互相牽動，創造出自由與呼吸的無盡空間。

The Three Dimension among Two Dimension, Chaos among Order

Anouchka Gérard’s tapestries unfold like living cities in which architectural forms behave like organic matter, growing without boundaries—creating spaces that appear free to sing and breathe, and transforming static surfaces into dynamic ecosystems.

2️⃣有形的塑造與無形的變更

西班牙藝術家Dourone的創作則探討著生命塑造與社會變革，是對有形與無形力量的沉思。他認為「普世價值的塑造」應是一個持續的過程，而非最終定論。正如他所描述「集體意識的細微蛻變」， Dourone的哲學思想豐富了展覽的感官探索，也增潤了反思存在主義的深度。

Tangible Shape and Intangible Transformation

Dourone’s practice serves as a meditation on the tangible and intangible forces that shape human experience and social transformation. His understanding of “humanity’s reset” is envisioned as an ongoing process rather than a fixed event, reflecting what he describes as a “subtle metamorphosis of our collective consciousness.” Dourone’s philosophical approach adds existential depth to the exhibition’s visual investigations.

3️⃣藝術與對權力結構的探索

中國藝術家Mao Yu Qiu以考察社會互動對於權力結構的形成為出發點。她於作品中具化了權力的輕重，又或者揭示在當代文化中，專業領域如何延伸出一種社會地位表演。

Art and the Exploration of Power Structure

Mao Yu Qiu examines the emergence of power structures within ordinary social interactions. Her work reveals how expertise becomes performance in contemporary society, or literalises the weight of power.

4️⃣脆弱而強韌的城市

香港藝術家Ricko Leung運用混合媒體創作捕捉城市中脆弱與韌性之間的微妙平衡，把生命與都市繁華轉化為對情感共生的冥想，以張力十足的縫線和糾纏不清的線條，映射出在混沌中尋求穩定的複雜旅程。承載文字的陶瓷葉子作為錨定點，從動盪中折射出堅韌的力量。

The Fragile yet Resilient City

Ricko Leung’s mixed-media practice captures the delicate balance between vulnerability and resilience in urban existence, transforming the tension between organic life and metropolitan environments into a meditation on emotional survival, with expressive stitches and entangled strings that mirror the complexity of seeking stability within chaos. Ceramic leaves bearing words serve as anchoring points—grounding forces emerging from turbulence.

5️⃣抽象的動態圖像

羅馬尼亞藝術家Simona Mihaela Stoia以抽象表現主義創造出既狂野又有序的動態圖像。透過獨特的技巧，Stoia的構圖將看似雜亂無章的筆觸轉化為有序的視覺系統，呼應著此次展覽的核心。

Abstract and Wild Order

Simona Mihaela Stoia’s abstract expressionist works masterfully balance spontaneous brushwork with formal composition, creating dynamic pictorial spaces that feel simultaneously wild and ordered. Through her distinctive technique, Stoia’s compositions transform seemingly chaotic brushstrokes into organised visual systems that echo the exhibition’s central theme.

6️⃣當垃圾化為藝術品

德國藝術家Toninho Dingl的玻璃雕塑將一種日常的、一次性的物品——塑膠瓶，轉化為有意且富有挑戰性的形態。皺褶造型既保留物件的熟悉感，又昇華其物質性，從而促使觀者重新審視價值與無常。Dingl透過精湛工藝挑戰傳統價值與社會規範，使作品蘊含顛覆中的優雅悖論，展現當簡單元素經重新詮釋後，如何激發對個人與集體敘事的深刻反思。

When Trash becomes Art

Toninho Dingl’s glass sculpture transforms an everyday, disposable object—a plastic bottle—into a deliberate and challenging form. The crumpled shape preserves the object’s familiarity while elevating its materiality, thereby prompting reconsideration of value and impermanence. Through meticulous craftsmanship, Dingl challenges traditional values and societal conventions. The artwork thus embodies the paradox of grace found within disruption, illustrating how simple elements—when reframed—can evoke deeper reflection on personal and collective narratives.

7️⃣你眼中的垃圾，或許是別人的寶物

中國藝術家Yizhi Wan的創作將自己的身體作為工具和材料，用肉身修復被遺棄的街頭家具，將衰敗城市起死回生。這種激進的修復方法展示了充滿愛與關懷的個人行動，如何將自我毀滅式成長的城市與其混亂景觀再次療癒為優雅的再生空間。

One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Treasure

Yizhi Wan’s practice transforms urban decay into acts of intimate restoration by using his own body as both tool and material to repair discarded street furniture. This radical approach to restoration demonstrates how individual acts of care can transform the chaotic landscape of urban abandonment into spaces of renewed possibility and grace.

背景 BACKGROUND

Galerie j /是一所成立於2024年的當代藝術畫廊。本畫廊旨在透過展覽挑戰並啟發觀眾的批判性思維、深度對話與反思。我們與世界各地的新銳和知名創作人才合作，策劃富有實驗性的展覽，積極推動當代藝術領域的跨學科發展，致⼒為東⻄⽅⽂化搭建橋樑，建立打破多元藝術界限的平台。

Galerie j/ is a contemporary art gallery founded in 2024 focusing on intellectually engaging presentations designed to challenge, inspire, and encourage critical thinking among audiences through thought-provoking content. The gallery is committed to bridging the gap between the East and West by collaborating with emerging and established creatives across the world to lcurate experimental exhibitions that push the boundaries of diverse artistic practices and encourage interdisciplinary collaborations in the contemporary art landscape.

小貼士 TIPS

每個人都會被自己的文化背景影響，使他們對某事的觀點有不同。你又能否想到一個在你的文化中獨有的觀念？

Everyone gets affected by their cultural background, which might change their viewpoint towards things. Could you think of a value that is unique in your culture?

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荒謬日常

Absurd Elegance

日期 Dates

2025.10.23  – 2025.11.22

地點 Venue

JPS 畫廊 香港

香港中環士丹頓街88-90號地下

JPS Gallery Hong Kong

G/F, 88 – 90 Staunton Street, Central, Hong Kong

圖片提供：Anouchka Gérard、Dourone、Mao Yu Qiu、Ricko Leung、Simona Mihaela Stoia、Toninho Dingl、Yizhi Wan、Galerie j / | Courtesy of Anouchka Gérard、Dourone、Mao Yu Qiu、Ricko Leung、Simona Mihaela Stoia、Toninho Dingl、Yizhi Wan、Galerie j /