
太公釣魚,願者上鈎。
《武王伐紂平話》卷下:姜尚因命守時,直鈎釣:負命者上鈎來。
釣魚小兔代表著童年的形象,近視的眼鏡是對於沉迷事物所付出的代價;耳朵的繃帶是頑皮叛逆後的傷痕。小兔拿著釣竿,瞪大雙眼盯著魚鈎;竪起耳朵仔細聆聽獵物動靜。即使困難重重,小兔依然堅決地與獵物對峙到底!
姜太公垂釣不釣水裡魚兒,而用行動作為誘餌給周國文王。小兔無餌垂釣,亦非想釣水中游物,更意在與每個觀看的心靈產生思考對話。
在充滿文化色彩的鹽水月津港邊,用當代藝術的美感與歷史美景對話,縱使環境隨著時間已歷經更迭,但人文與傳統精神終將會流傳下來。堅毅的釣魚小兔安穩沉著的坐落岸邊,而身後淘氣的迎賓小兔猶如你我的赤子之心,用童趣的角度重新探索這個世界。
靜謐的月津港讓人有著懷舊的心情,藝術家透過此件作品詮釋靜中有動,也期盼透過作品呈現當代藝術與歷史文化交融的新舊之美
There are always fish willing to be caught by angler Jiang Taigong.
Jiang Taigong was a famous military advisor and strategist who was instrumental in aiding the establishment of the Zhou Dynasty. He often went fishing at the Wei River, but he fished in a very unusual way. He hung a fish pole, without bait, a few feet above the water. This unique act of fishing is based on Jiang’s theory that the fish would come to him of their own volition when they were ready.
The Fishing Bunny represents artist No2Good’s childhood memories. The spectacles signify strong fascination with all things in life, and the bandaged ear reflects a mischievous and rebellious spirit. The Bunny is holding a fishing pole, staring at the fishing hook with its huge eyes, and carefully listening to movements of its prey. Although difficult, the Bunny is prepared to face the challenges ahead.
Like Jiang Taigong, the Bunny is also fishing with a baitless hook with no intention to catch anything in the water, but rather aim to create a meaningful dialog with the observers.
The Yuejin Harbor, filled with rich history and cultural vitality, is an ideal place to use contemporary art to create a dialog with the historical beauty of the surrounding area. Although the environment has undergone changes over time, the culture and traditional spirit will eventually be passed down. The resolute Fishing Bunny sits steadily on the shore with the playful Welcome Bunny behind him, reminding us to re-explore the world with a pure heart and childlike perspective.
The quiet and tranquil Yuejin Harbor evokes nostalgia. The artist uses this artwork to convey movement in stillness, and hopes to blend contemporary art and historical culture by linking the past and the present through art.