In recent years, Taiwan has garnered increasing international attention due to its geopolitical significance. Taiwanese artist Huang Yi-Min has translated the sensations of living on this island into his artistic creations. In his solo exhibition held at INSTINC in 2024, Huang Yi-Min propose the concept of “ta̍k-ke.” In Taiwanese, “ta̍k-ke” means “everybody” or “everyone.” It refers to a group of people as small as a family or a community as large as a school, a neighbourhood, a county, a society, or even an entire country. This group of people might share the same lifestyles, the same ideologies, the same goals, or even the same fate. In a Taiwanese semantic context, “ta̍k-ke” often carries a sense of togetherness and an intimacy that reflects certain connections.
In the artworks, the concept of “ta̍k-ke” is envisioned by an assemblage of building blocks. The assemblage of blocks brings the imagery of “togetherness,” “assembly,” “the people,” and “community,” unleashing collective consciousness and personal feelings through various media, installations for spatial expression, and graphic creations. Although the building blocks point to a constructive imagery, they also hold a connotation of deconstruction. With these blocks as the basic elements, the exhibition renders everyday images incorporated through wrapping wooden materials around magazines of ordinary lifestyle and fashion. By entitling the exhibition “ta̍k-ke,” the exhibition incorporates a cordial vibe.
Venue: Instinc, 39 Keppel Rd, #03-10 Tanjong Pagar Distripark, Singapore 089065
Hours: Wednesday – Friday 1pm-7pm. Saturday – Sunday 1pm-6pm
When: 5 - 21 Jul 2024,
By: INSTINC
