Heterotopography
Soma Art
Berlin
2023.11.13-25
Exhibition by Hsiangfu Chen & Jung Hsu
“Heterotopography” invites visitors to explore the dynamic interplay between urban landscapes and the human body, as envisioned by the distinct perspectives of artists Hsianfu Chen and Jung Hsu. Hsiangfu Chen’s works scrutinize urban gentrification, capital concentration and the dynamic fluctuations within the real estate market. Her work provides a poignant commentary on the mounting cost of inhabiting urban spaces. Employing graphic representations, she unravels the intricate relationship between income disparities and urban evolution. Conversely, Jung Hsu shifts to a micro perspective, drawing parallels between colonial perspectives and the human body as a geographical environment. Her pieces navigate the realms of internal governance, microbial inhabitants, and the microscopic regulation of biopolitics. By juxtaposing urban citizen resistance with bacterial survival strategies, She prompts contemplation on the potential for human resistance and homage to various life forms. Collectively, Hsiangfu Chen and Jung Hsu challenge the notion of control, prompting us to ponder whether we are adapting and resisting in our ever-changing environments. “Heterotopography” offers an insightful exploration of the interconnectedness between urban evolution and human resilience.
This exhibition is a part of the “UNalgorithm” project, dedicated to promoting diversity within the technology-driven art domain. The project “Unalgorithm” is supported by Senatsverwaltung für Kultur und Gesellschaftlichen Zusammenhalt and Taiwan National Culture and Art foundation.
“Heterotopography” invites visitors to explore the dynamic interplay between urban landscapes and the human body, as envisioned by the distinct perspectives of artists Hsianfu Chen and Jung Hsu. Hsiangfu Chen’s works scrutinize urban gentrification, capital conce
ntration and the dynamic fluctuations within the real estate market. Her work provides a poignant commentary on the mounting cost of inhabiting urban spaces. Employing graphic representations, she unravels the intricate relationship between income disparities and urban evolution. Conversely, Jung Hsu shifts to a micro perspective, drawing parallels between colonial perspectives and the human body as a geographical environment. Her pieces navigate the realms of internal governance, microbial inhabitants, and the microscopic regulation of biopolitics. By juxtaposing urban citizen resistance with bacterial survival strategies, She prompts contemplation on the potential for human resistance and homage to various life forms. Collectively, Hsiangfu Chen and Jung Hsu challenge the notion of control, prompting us to ponder whether we are adapting and resisting in our ever-changing environments. “Heterotopography” offers an insightful exploration of the interconnectedness between urban evolution and human resilience.This exhibition is a part of the “UNalgorithm” project, dedicated to promoting diversity within the technology-driven art domain. The project “Unalgorithm” is supported by Senatsverwaltung für Kultur und Gesellschaftlichen Zusammenhalt and Taiwan National Culture and Art foundation.