Why Stranger Introvert?

In the first decade of my artistic journey, I initiated a visual symbol creation system called “Territory” under the pseudonym “Stranger Introvert.” This pseudonym represents my aspiration to explore the feasibility of three-way communication (extending from creator and viewer to viewer and viewer) through the processes of creation, exhibition, and reflection, thus avoiding confirmation bias stemming from preconceived notions about known or unknown entities. Aims to acknowledge both the bright and dark aspects of life. My work focuses on showcasing the vitality inherent in bodies and environments, with a fascination for the narrative and spatial complexity of flat creations.
I firmly believe in the power of sincerity in my art, striving to present a gentle and respectful approach to life that neither follows trends nor seeks to attract undue attention.

• The Necessary Conditions of Space
  “territory” signifies that the presence of tangible or intangible space between lives reduces the likelihood of conflict. Thus, creating spaces of coexistence, whether tangible or intangible, using traditional media has always been a challenge in my work. Through interactions with viewers, I’ve discovered that space is formed by frameworks, which are boundaries of respect that every life and every voice deserves. These boundaries ensure balanced two-way communication between creator and viewer.
  Where there is no framework, there is void—an entirely different concept from vastness. Sincerity and openness are grounded in stronger boundaries, allowing traditional media to become a robust and unconditionally inclusive space for all voices. The artistic domain belongs to everyone, including the creator.
• The Temporal and Spatial Connectivity between Micro and Macro Perspectives
  The resilient boundaries in my work are not about going one’s own way regardless of others’ opinions. but about avoiding superficial macro perspectives. As Confucius said in “The Analects: Wei Zheng,” every age has its own understanding of life. At thirty, my view of the world and my creative process prompts a genuine connection between life’s uncertainties and explorations and my art. Can I, through the “texture” series, incorporate space into my work by extending the viewer’s visual perception within limited dimensions? Through the “BOLE” and “Life” series, I aim to honor those in society who thrive with limited resources and illuminate others’ lives, offering this subtle warmth to every viewer. The “Human” series creates characters that are both open and private, enabling viewers to freely connect with the artwork without the burdens of life.
  Therefore, in my viewer-centered artistic journey, I will push myself to thoroughly review and explore the two key issues that emerged from this first decade, which also reflect my understanding that the micro perspective precedes the macro. In the future, I will refocus on recording and observing the visual symbols that constitute my creative system, reconnecting with the land and life with the original intention and perception of “Stranger Introvert,” and attempting to open a new form of viewing with the audience.

關於內向陌生人代稱的原因

我在創作開始接觸人群的第一個十年，以內向陌生人的創作身分開始了名為「領域」的視覺符號創作系統；而內向陌生人的創作代號，是期許自己在創作過程中透過創作、展出與反芻，探討以觀者為出發點的三方交流（由創作者與觀者延伸至觀者與觀者）的執行性，來避免因為對已知或未知的人事物產生偏見的肯證偏誤（confirmation bias），導致忽視了生命的光明與黯淡。

而創作本身則著重於呈現肢體與環境中飽含的生命力量，深深著迷於平面創作在敘事以及構建場景的不平面。

同時以傳統媒材塑造不論有形還是無形的共融空間一直是我創作的挑戰。而在與觀者的互動中，我意識到所謂的空間是從框架構成，而這個框架則是每個生命每個聲音，應該受到的尊重所形成的界線；這個界線是為了創作者與觀者之間的三方溝通能維持平衡。沒有框架的地方，是虛無，對我來說跟遼闊是不太一樣的概念。我期待透過創作讓所謂的真誠與開放是墊基於更堅韌的界線，使平面的傳統媒材創作能成為更堅固且無條件涵容所有聲音的空間，而創作中所謂的堅韌界線，並非要走向創作者的一意孤行，而是要避免創作走向表面的宏觀。

因此，在我以觀者為出發點的漫漫創作路上，將督促自己回過頭來充分地檢視並探討這第一個十年所衍生出來的兩個課題，也是自身對於先微觀才有宏觀的體悟；未來也將重新透過聚焦的技法去紀錄與觀看組成自身創作系統的視覺符號，以內向陌生人的初衷與感知再次與土地和生命產生連結，並嘗試與觀者開啟另一種觀看的形式。

Territory visual symbol system with five series detailed concepts and work

以下為”領域”五系列的介紹與創作

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