5oo Mook Vol.2《Art:Untitled》藝術，與它的介系詞
《5oo Mook》Vol.2「Art:Untitled 藝術，與它的介係詞」於2024年1月26日正式發行。這是一本由《500輯》團隊製作的雜誌書，以Mook的刊物形式展現編輯的多元性，此篇文章節錄書中編者的話：A Note from the Editor，從編輯總監林佳育企劃Vol.2的初衷，瞭解「Art:Untitled」主題究竟想要傳遞什麼概念？藝術與它的介係詞想表達什麼？以及封面的設計概念？
不同於創刊號的3種設計封面，Vol.2是一種封面、2種顏色，讓大家有不一樣的選擇。攝影｜羅柏麟
A Note from the Editor: Decoding the Essence of Art and its Prepositions
你我是不是都曾有這樣的藝術觀賞經驗？「我們好像都急着找答案，同時也想答對答案。」在這次的專題製作，有機會觀賞了幾部 Camping Asia 的表演節目。觀賞前先從節目簡介上獲得基本的背景知識：表演者、節目名稱、與一段精簡的文字介紹。在拉開舞臺布幕前，我以爲自己對這一切是有準備的！(當然不是。)
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觀賞結束後，總有幾幕的畫面、肢體、聲音、光 線停留在腦中，不停思考着這部分是表達了什麼概念？那部分又是要傳遞什麼意義......。當在找答案的過程中，發現自己與他人都有不同的解讀，而這沒有什麼標準答案，而是藝術留給每個人的體悟，讓你好好珍藏着。就如它的核心概念「Open for All」所定義，這是一個舞臺讓不同世代的創作者共享，同時它的藝術性與價值是開放給大衆，每個人都可一起欣賞與分享。
5oo Mook《Art:Untitled》內頁。design by local remote
5oo Mook《Art:Untitled》內頁。design by local remote
藝術的表現形式本來就不是單一語言，它可藉由多種不同的媒材去表現，而表演藝術則是透過身體去創作，身體是創作的媒介，文化是創作的語言。藝術家即便在舞臺上重複表演了無數次，每次一定都有不一樣的地方，舞臺劇場的空間感不同、前臺的觀衆與後臺的工作人員不同、城市文化與語言也有不同，但最終傳遞的核心還是不變的藝術價值與意義。
資訊滿載的時代，讓我們很會找答案，大腦中不停載入新資訊的同時也獲得安全感。這樣的過程是一種「獲得」也是另一種「失去」，理解或欣賞一件藝術品的時候，正確答案並非真的這麼重要，藝術家不是出題者，我們也非解答者。記得曾經在一件藝術品前駐足許久，彷彿是一種心照不宣地凝視着彼此，沒有半點解釋卻也能真切的感受藝術品中所傳遞的訊息與能量，就近一看著作品名稱《Untitled》，爲一切下了一個美好的註解。社羣平臺上衝刺着各種標籤、標註、與標示，也許適度地刪除這些，我們對於生活會有更 真實的感受。
也因此在 5oo Mook Vol.2 以《Art:Untitled》來開啓這趟感知旅程，以「藝術」爲主詞，藉由不同的介係詞，展開藝術的各種維度。本地遙控Local Remote設計的封面延續此概念，透過一件抽象的容器(Vessel) 象徵着藝術，它乘載着各式各樣的形式與意義，同時觀者也可站在任意的角度、裡裡外外，欣賞着它。
5oo Mook《Art:Untitled》內頁。design by local remote
A Note from the Editor: Decoding the Essence of Art and its Prepositions
Have you ever had the experience of art appreciation where the urge to find answers is coupled with a desire to provide the right ones? In this particular project, there was an opportunity to witness several performances from Camping Asia. Prior to viewing, fundamental background knowledge was acquired from program introductions: information about performers, program titles, and a concise textual overview. Before the stage curtains were drawn, there was a presumption of preparedness for everything! (Of course, that was not the case.)
5oo Mook《Art:Untitled》內頁。design by local remote
Post-viewing, certain scenes, movements, sounds, and lighting lingered in the mind, prompting contemplation of the conceptual expressions and intended meanings. In the quest for answers, it became evident that each individual interprets different aspects, and no standardized response exists. Instead, art bequeaths personal realizations to be cherished. Aligned with its core concept of "Open for All," defining a stage for creators of diverse generations to share, its artistic essence and value are open to the public for collective appreciation and sharing.
Artistic expressions inherently transcend a single language; they manifest through various mediums, with performing arts utilizing the body as the medium and culture as the language of creation. Even if artists repeat performances on stage numerous times, each occurrence is inevitably distinct. The theatrical space, audience, backstage personnel, and cultural context may vary, but the core artistic values and meanings remain steadfast.
5oo Mook《Art:Untitled》內頁。design by local remote
In an age brimming with information, the constant quest for answers and the continuous influx of new data provide a sense of security. This process, however, represents both "gaining" and "losing." The correct answer is not necessarily paramount in understanding or appreciating a piece of art. Artists are not questioners, and we are not answerers. I recall standing before an artwork for an extended period, silently exchanging gazes, feeling the conveyed messages and energy without any explanation. Upon closer inspection, the piece bore the title "Untitled," providing a beautiful annotation. Amidst the barrage of labels, tags, and annotations, deleting some would allow for a more genuine life experience.
Therefore, in 500 Mook Vol.2, the journey of perception begins with "Art: Untitled," using "art" as the subject and exploring various dimensions of art through different prepositions. The cover design continues this concept, symbolizing art through an abstract vessel with diverse forms and meanings. Viewers can appreciate it from any angle, both inside and out, symbolizing art.
5oo Mook《Art:Untitled》內頁。design by local remote