展期 Period：
2023.12.7—2024.1.15
艺术家 Artist：
策展人 Curator：
地点 Venue：
狮語画廊 Leo Gallery（香港）
新闻稿 Press Release：
狮語画廊荣幸地公布，“P to P” 系列展的第二回“P2P”12月初于香港狮語空间展出充满炫丽光影所架构的双人展；他们分别是来自澳门的李英维（Lei Ieng Wai ）和杭州的刘璐（Liu Lu）。当代生活避不开屏幕上的光和像素，人造色域越来越接近大自然之森罗万象，两位年青艺术家的创作同样来自上述环境，他们的创作刚柔并济，李英维以冷峻的线条配以柔和的色彩，刘璐则是浓重的色彩置于多重空间。
来自澳门的李英维在大学时期便敏感于光和色彩，巧妙运用光线的明暗变化、投影和反射效果，营造深邃而梦幻的空间。其近作远看似有些蒙特里安（Mondrian）的影子，但观众细细玩味，会发现其作品中的骨架和细节界来源于虚拟世界中的XYZ座标，柔和的色彩是其吸引观众耐心欣赏作品核心的薄纱。
生活和创作于杭州的刘璐，她的早期作品同样有生活片段的痕迹，其中不少元素皆来自萤幕呈现的网路世界，其作品稳定地建基于不规则的外形里和色彩浓重的画面，当中带有生命体和器物的剪影。本次展览的近作，以更简练的线条，更丰富的色彩如舞台上一层层的幕布以体现景深，观众可以尝试利用目光缓缓走进艺术家创造的小世界，观众也许有不同于艺术家的解读，但这正正是艺术的魅力所在。
策划方面，我们尝试以混合对比的形式展示两位艺术家的作品，以展示他们创作中的异同而非“双个展”模式。毕竟，作品从来是艺术家和观众沟通的心灵桥梁，希望大家通过本次展览，感受两位艺术家从生活中淬炼而来的光影结构，心中能有一丝丝悠长而恬静的回响和涟漪。
感谢李英维和刘璐带来的精彩作品之余，更感恩狮語画廊沪港两地上下同仁和策展团队全力支持，以及诸位观众的光临，展览才得以实现。
最后，期待“P3P”和“P4P”在不久的将来和大家见面。
书于如沐春风的冬日香江，2023
Lei Ieng Wai’s (b. 1986) artistic journey began during his time at college in Macau, when he developed a keen sensitivity towards lights and colours. He adeptly crafts profound and dreamlike spaces by skilfully playing with variations of lights, shadows, projections and reflections. In his recent works, while there may be traces reminiscent of Mondrian, upon closer examination, viewers will discover that the framework and intricate details of his artworks were in fact derived from The XYZ Coordinates of the virtual world. The gentle colours serve as some delicate yet captivating veils which invite viewers to patiently appreciate the essence of his artwork.
Liu Lu (b. 1991), currently resides and works in Hangzhou, exhibits traces of everyday life in her early works with many elements derived from the virtual world presented on screens. Her artworks are consistently grounded in irregular forms and richly saturated colours, featuring silhouettes of various living beings and objects. In her recent works showcased in this exhibition, she employs concise lines and a more vibrant colour palette, resembling layers of stage curtains to depict depth of field. Viewers may venture into Liu’s microcosm and make interpretations differently from the artist herself, therein lies the enchantment of art.
In terms of curation, we intended to display the works of the two artists in a mixed and contrasting format, aiming to highlight the similarities and differences in their creations rather than adopting a traditional "duo solo exhibition" approach. Indeed, artworks have consistently acted as a profound conduit, connecting artists and viewers on a spiritual level, transcending the boundaries of time and space. Through this exhibition, we sincerely hope that everyone can experience the interplay of lights and shadows which are derived from the essence of their everyday lives. More importantly, for each individual to be touched by a gentle and tranquil resonance that evokes a subtle ripple within their hearts.
I would like to express my gratitude to Lei and Liu for bringing us these captivating artworks. A heartfelt appreciation is also extended to Leo Gallery in both Shanghai and Hong Kong as well as the dedicated team members for their support. In addition, I am sincerely grateful for the presence of all the visitors, as this exhibition would not have been possible without your engagement. Last but not least, we eagerly anticipate the unveiling of "P3P" and "P4P" in the near future.
Mok Wai Hong
Curator
Basking in gentle breeze in wintry Hong Kong, 2023
