Text / Curator Hsueh-Yen Tseng

“Paradise,” derived from the Greek word Paradeisos and referenced in the Bible, originally refers to heaven or the Garden of Eden—the place where humanity first existed. In contemporary times, the human living environment has been profoundly impacted by climate change, environmental pollution, and the depletion of natural resources, making environmental protection and sustainable development critical global issues.

Lin Kuo-Wei incorporates elements of “moe” (萌え, a Japanese term denoting affectionate attraction to characters) to shape his figures. Through allegorical storytelling, he creates three-dimensional and installation works that combine his mastery of clay modeling, wood carving, and realist oil painting techniques. His sculptures offer immediate and accessible visual appeal, drawing viewers into an imagined world and narrative context where one can vividly picture what the characters might be experiencing.

Have you been “moe-struck”?
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文/策展人 曾學彥

「樂園」在希臘原文Paradeisos與聖經內容中，意指天堂或伊甸園，人類起初生存之地。時至當代，人類的生存環境已經因為氣候變遷、環境污染以及資源耗盡等種種現象，讓環境保護、永續發展成為全球人類的重要課題。林國瑋採用「萌」（日语：萌え）的元素塑造角色，並以寓言的敘事形式進行立體與裝置創作，將其擅長的泥塑、木雕、寫實主義油畫技法，整合在雕塑中呈現，觀賞其作品能夠快速理解具體、親切的視覺形象，並沈浸在其主觀設定的語境當中，想像主角正在經歷的過程。

你被萌到了嗎？
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