In the midst of Melting Garden
RuptureXibit | Mar 2023 | Curator
A soft dialogue with creatives will arise In the midst of a Melting Garden from 25th – 29th March 2023; spontaneously encounter the reminiscences, emotions, and intimate storytelling that amalgamates into fluidity will gently permeate the RuptureXIBIT
A soft dialogue with creatives arose in the midst of A Melting Garden from 25th to 29th March 2023, where visitors spontaneously encountered reminiscences, emotions, and intimate storytelling. These elements, which amalgamated into fluidity, gently permeated RuptureXIBIT. Guests were invited to escape from the bustling city, embark on a soft journey, unload the stress that shadowed them, and find themselves softened and at ease in the melting garden that was brought to life.
The spirit of the exhibition lay in valuing softness as a flow of healing power and exploring how it related to artists’ practices through engaging human senses. Softness was redefined, liberated from stereotypes, and expanded into a broader concept. Visitors were encouraged to ask: Could softness also be heard, tasted, smelled, seen, and felt? The space was transformed into a warm, immersive garden, where audiences responded to a variety of interpretations of softness. This playful and healing show unfolded with bold and experimental attempts.
The exhibition featured an exceptional group of artists: Hannah Archambault, Mae Chan, Nuo Chen, Jessica Woo Jung Ghil, Feifan Hu, Tianai Hu, and Wenjie Yu. The artists drew upon the inherent healing nature of soft materials, while participants were enveloped in a soundscape created by Hannah Archambault, complementing the visual experience of the exhibition. The entire experience guided visitors through a squishy and lush garden.
In the midst of A Melting Garden was co-curated by Jinyao Wang and Yan Xie and ran concurrently with RuptureXIBIT’s Open Studios.
