展览预告｜郭晓军「山海新经」

Guo Xiaojun: Defying Entropy 

The New Classics of Mountains and Seas 

"In the primordial dawn, the mighty Pangu wielded his colossal axe, cleaving the chaotic void in hopes of crafting a clear and tranquil cosmos. Yet, in the shadowy folds of fate, the essence of existence defied such aspirations - this world was never destined for pure and unblemished freedom. Though heaven and earth were sundered, the primordial chaos endured, as immortalized in ancient texts.

The Classic of Mountains and Seas (Shan Hai Jing), attributed to the sage kings Yu the Great and Boyi, weaves together the mythic tales of gods and mortals in the nascent era post-creation. Within its pages, we encounter a world wracked by cataclysms - mountains crumbling, floods and tsunamis raging, humans consuming beasts, and beasts preying upon humans. These chronicles recount endless strife, both human and divine, passed down as an unbroken legacy through the ages."

- Guo Xiaojun

In Chinese mythology, Pangu, the creator, split chaos to bring order to the world. Yet, despite his efforts, chaos remained an indelible part of existence. The Classic of Mountains and Seas (Shan Hai Jing) captures this enduring struggle - a world of crumbling mountains, raging floods, beasts devouring one another, and an endless cycle of human conflict.

Drawing inspiration from the chaos Pangu sought to conquer, Guo Xiaojun presents a contemporary reinterpretation of these ancient myths. In this series, he transforms legendary landscapes and creatures into vivid commentaries on modern issues. By blending the primordial with the present, he challenges viewers to find meaning amidst the relentless disorder that continues to shape our world.

Life, after all, is a continuous struggle against entropy. This exhibition creates a striking dialogue between past and present, using mythology to reflect on the chaos we still confront today.

About the Artist

Guo Xiaojun, born in 1972, is an artist currently residing in Shijiazhuang. His works have been featured in numerous exhibitions both domestically and internationally, including "Hongren No.1, No.3, No.8, No.9" at the 2020 Damyang International Photography Festival in South Korea, and "The East Wind Blows" at the "Art of Action" contemporary art invitational exhibition held at the EU Embassy in 2019. His art often engages with contemporary social issues and is expressed through various forms, such as installations and photography.

郭晓军「山海新经」

“创世大神盘古挥舞大斧力劈混沌，本想创造一个清朗乾坤。无奈冥冥中世事皆有定数，此世间就不应有清白自在。天地虽开，混沌依存，有「经」为证。「山海经」出自禹和伯益，记载了上古时期开天辟地后的人神故事。其中，山崩地裂，洪水海啸，人吃兽，兽噬人，争战伐戮，人祸天灾，比比皆是。世世代代一脉相承，不曾断过。作品「山海新经」灵感于上古，着眼现世。”

- 郭晓军

郭晓军个展「山海新经」将于落雁艺术年展「樂園」第一场展出。神话中，盘古开天辟地，将混沌劈开，为世界带来秩序。而天地虽开，混沌依存。而这永恒的混沌却并非虚构，郭晓军以「山海经」为题，对神话进行了当代诠释。在此系列中，郭晓军将现世场景藏于宏大的景观之中 - 每一场如山水盛宴的画面中都埋藏着复杂精巧的叙事及隐喻。现实与神话融合中有着对当今社会冷静细腻的描绘，审慎克制的评论与反思，拼贴出了现实与虚妄交融的思想图谱

生命或是一场持续的逆墒之战，展览「山海心经」是一部融合现世与神话的史诗，挑战着观者在无尽的混乱中寻找秩序和意义，寻找真相和沌世中的自我

关于艺术家

郭晓军，生于1972年，现居石家庄。艺术家曾多次在国内外展出，其中包括于2020年韩国潭阳国际摄影节上展出作品「红人儿」系列，以及2019年于欧盟大使馆「行动的艺术」当代艺术邀请展上展出作品「东风吹」。郭晓军的作品常涉及当代社会议题，并通过装置、摄影等多种形式表达

LOCATION | 展览地址

The Handbag Factory

3 Loughborough St, London SE11 5RB

OPENING HOURS | 展览时间 

playground Week 1, 3 October - 6 October  2024， 10:00 - 18:00

「樂園」第一周，十月三日至十月六日

PRIVATE VIEW | 展览开幕

3 October 2024 18:00 - 21:00 

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