Ada Chan 陳竹君
「愛超越時空」
在《愛超越時空》中，香港藝術家陳竹君巧妙地將情感與想像交織在一起，靈感來自克里斯多福·諾蘭的《星際穿越》和岩井俊二的《情書》。這幅畫作探索了愛所建立的持久聯結，超越了時間和空間的限制。作品展現出夢幻般的特質，柔和的筆觸引起超脫感。清涼的藍色和溫暖的粉彩色調交融，創造出寧靜的氛圍，邀請觀者反思自己對愛與渴望的體驗。光影的交錯增強了畫面的深度，尤其集中於一位手持書本的人物，象徵著《情書》中的主角。這個人物象徵著初戀的刻骨銘心，時隔多年在圖書館中重新發現。圖書館也出現在《星際穿越》中，作為父女之間跨越維度的愛的橋樑，突顯了在這樣空間中形成的深厚關係。陳竹君摯愛的貓咪雪兒，佔據書架上一個顯著的位置，象徵著愛所帶來的安慰與陪伴。雪兒不只是一隻寵物，更代表了各種生活經歷與不同的視角，豐富了陳竹君作品中的敘事。透過這隻貓，觀者被邀請反思生活的複雜性。生動的背景與書架上更深沉的元素之間的對比，突顯了在生活混亂中連結的主題。句子「唯有愛超越時空」被微妙地融入作品，加強了愛無界限的理念。通過這幅引人入勝的作品，陳竹君邀請我們暢遊於心靈之旅，提醒我們愛在其所有形式下，都是永恆而普遍的。
"Love transcends time and space"
In "Love Transcends Time and Space," Hong Kong artist Ada Chan masterfully intertwines emotion and imagination, drawing inspiration from Christopher Nolan’s "Interstellar" and Shunji Iwai’s "Love Letter." The painting explores the enduring connections love fosters across time and space.
Characterized by a dreamlike quality, the artwork features soft brushstrokes that evoke transcendence. A harmonious color palette of cool blues and warm pastels creates a serene atmosphere, inviting viewers to reflect on their own experiences of love and longing. The interplay of light and shadow enhances the scene's depth, particularly focusing on a figure holding a book, representing the leading character from "Love Letter." This figure symbolizes the bittersweet nature of first love, discovered in a library years later. The library also appears in "Interstellar," serving as a bridge of love between a father and daughter across dimensions, highlighting profound relationships formed in such spaces.Snowy, Ada’s beloved cat, occupies a prominent place on a shelf, embodying the comfort and companionship that love provides. More than just a pet, Snowy represents various life experiences and perspectives, enriching the narrative throughout Ada’s work. Through her, viewers are invited to reflect on life's complexities.
The contrast between the vibrant background and the darker elements of the bookshelf underscores the theme of connection amidst life's chaos. The phrase “Only love transcends time and space” is subtly integrated, reinforcing the message that love knows no boundaries.
Through this captivating piece, Ada Chan invites us to journey through our hearts, reminding us that love, in all its forms, is timeless and universal.