Transformation - Discussing environment perception and place identity by contemporary jewelry creation- Artist Statement by Yu-Ting Huang

• Main Authors: Huang Yu-Ting, 黃玉婷
• Other Authors: 江怡瑩
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2015
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/xnsx62

碩士 === 國立新竹教育大學 === 藝術教育與創作碩士班 === 104 === Abstract The inspiration for this thesis work can be traced back to the author’s interest in the “Hsiting River” behind my family home in Keelung. As a youth, the local environment was impacted by pollution and other forms of man made damage, and watching this wanton destruction by neighbors had an indelible impact on me. In searching for this memorable if unhappy childhood recollection, it is clear that even at a young age I was aware what was happening to the river, but unable to do anything about it as I heard the sound of garbage being thrown into the river almost every night, a sound and image that to this day remain firmly implanted in my mind. These memories of being helpless in the face of such destructive behavior as a child have served as the inspiration and intellectual starting point for this art work. I took action by first wading into the river, collecting all the garbage from the river bed and surrounding area and kick-starting the creative process. Through this approach I created my own artistic value, while also urging others to pay closer attention to the environment and the changes it is undergoing. The second chapter looks at the theoretical foundation for my work and related research. Based on my background and creative inspiration, this section addresses a number of issues; “environment perception,” “visual images,” “development of modern jewelry and its relationship to the human body,” “relationship aesthetics,” “discussion of related literature” and “discussion of related artists and their works.” After this analysis, I look more closely at the impact the environmental degradation I experienced in my hometown has had on my approach to art today. This allows me to better understand myself, focus on the environment, the relationship between people and art and offer an analysis of other artists and academics. Indeed, it has become something of a trend for artists to focus on their homes and, through artistic interaction and exchange, develop their own distinctive creative style and language. Chapter three addresses my artistic philosophy and expressive methodology. For example, I have transformed the destruction of the environment in my hometown into three work series titled “Coexistence Series,” “Reverie of Nature Series” and “Multicolored Visual World.” Chapter four analyzes the materials and techniques used, particularly “plastic,” “brass” and “lost wax casting.” Chapter five presents the results of the project and showcases the final works. Chapter six is the conclusion and examines the creative value of the pieces, including a self-examination and review of future prospects.