《原初》—水彩與蛋彩混合之創作研究

Abstract

現代工業科技的發展是人類用來征服並支配大自然的產物，由於急速發展，勢力強大到成為人類與自然間的第三強國，自然從此被人工化而失去原形，農地與田園被蠶食壓縮甚至荒蕪，鳥語花香的樹林被改造成「都市叢林」，原本富有生命力的風景被新興建築一一取代，從此斷開人類與自然的交流。生活在空污與噪音充斥、灰色泥牆與金屬鋼樑林立的環境中，自然已經疏離，人們最初存在的生命意義受到衝擊而逐漸變質，出現錯置與混亂，反而產生更多的孤寂與不安。

一生致力於讓世人《看見臺灣》的齊柏林（1964-2017）曾說：「山是我的童年，也是我夢想原初的起點。山像是事物的起點，是河川的源頭，孕育各種生物 ，是我夢想的起點，也是我投入空拍領域，一個開始的啟發。」如今這個資訊爆炸的時代，人們為了獲取生存或物質享受，在忙碌且失序的工商社會中掙扎，或許早已喪失真實面對自我及初衷的本能？

本創作研究乃以出生地－故鄉農村的自然景像為出發，延伸發展到對臺灣本土的觀察，以渾然天成的臺灣地貌如山川、河流、森林與湖泊為背景，因循內心積累的感動，透過自然界的水木循環生態，探求生命的開端，試圖找回最初的真我。以筆者親身走過的生命經驗與體悟，走出戶外，利用大自然的力量作為療癒，讓現代社會令人窒息的龐大壓力得以紓緩；試圖找回如出生嬰兒般，最原始也最積極進取的初心，以最純真的心靈，無差異地看待世間萬物。

「原初」系列畫作採用蛋彩混合水彩技法，蛋彩是一項古老且傳統的媒材，在畫作的表現上十分貼近筆者的「原初」思維。研究中除了探討蛋彩技法的學理及脈絡，也記錄筆者對此技法的研究與心得。企盼藉由本創作的研究探討與反思，讓繪畫技法與創作思維更加精進，也盼畫作得以完整傳達生命的原初，與觀者產生共鳴。At present, modern industry and technology become the by-product of humans’ conquering and deploying Mother Nature. Due to the rapid development, a third world power gradually forms besides humans and Nature. Nature, ever since, has been deformed by artificialization. Farms and forests slowly decreased while being compressed, even become barren or deserted. Lush green woods with chirping birds are transformed into “concrete jungles” in silent springs. Originally flourishing landscapes are replaced by newly-constructed buildings, disconnecting humans from nature. Surrounded by air pollution, noise, colorless concrete or metal structures, people are compelled to leave nature. Consequently, the confrontation and metamorphism of our original meaning of life forms with misplacement and confusion, leading to more loneliness and restlessness.

Po-lin Chi (1964-2017), the renowned director of “Beyond Beauty: Taiwan from Above” once stated: “Mountains are my childhood, also the origins of my dreams. They resemble the starting point of objects and the source of rivers, breeding various creatures. Mountains thus inspire meto devote to the field of aerial photography.” With the flow of internet sources and explosive information, modern people struggle for our survival or material enjoyment. In such hustle and bustle of disordered industrialization, we may have long lost the ability to face true self and original ideals.

This art study is based on the researcher’s birthplace, hometown of landscapes and countryside. Starting from nature, the observation and depict of Taiwan include all aspects: mountains, rivers, forests, lakes and so forth. Accumulated communication with nature and aspiration from it deeply move my inner world through the circle of life. In the search of the origin and true self, I personally step into nature with life experiences and inspiration. Even with suffocating pressures in modern society, I was soothed and healed by the power of nature. I also attempt to rediscover the innocence and aggressiveness of infant-like origin. All objects and surroundings are therefore treated without discrimination, but with pure heart.

Techniques in the series of “Origin” paintings utilize tempera mixed with watercolor. Tempera is an ancient and traditional media; its performance in art is very close to the author’s “original” thoughts. In addition to tempera theories and context, this paper includes research for renewed related techniques and ideas. Through the research and reflections, painting techniques and innovative thinking are expected to be improved and refined. In the hope of completely expressing origins of life, the current and future art works can resonate more with viewers in general.