2026 I am .. – Soka Art Innermost / Tainan. Taiwan
「I am...」是一種主動的表達，是對身分的定義，也是不斷變動的答案。
在混亂之中，我確認自身；
在感動之中，我感知存在；
在幻想之中，我創造可能；
在觀測內在之時，我辨識真實。
當我說出「I am」 我不只是個體，我也是文化的一部分。 本展邀請Maho Takahashi、橋爪悠也、呂英菖、李西西、林葆靈 五位藝術家，以角色與公仔為語言，回應當代的身分認同。
藝術家聯展
⦙ #呂英菖 Lu Ying-Chang
呂英菖以極具個人特色的敘事風格，將家庭記憶轉化為帶有神話感的角色世界。其創作揉合歐洲藝術養分與東方情感，使畫面既親密又帶距離，形成獨特的觀看經驗。獲《Geisai Taiwan》村上隆獎肯定後，逐步建立穩定的收藏基礎，是台灣當代藝術中持續累積能量的重要創作者。
⦙ #橋爪悠也 Yuya Hashizume 以《eyewater》系列席捲市場，橋爪悠也將「眼淚」轉化為當代最具辨識度的視覺符號。動漫式人物在落淚瞬間凝結情緒，既熟悉又陌生，讓觀者自然投射自身經驗。這些未被說明的「眼淚故事」，正是最打動人心之處。自東京首展後迅速於亞洲與國際市場爆紅，成為近年最受矚目的當代藝術新星之一。
⦙ #李西西 XX Li
李西西近年在台灣快速累積關注，其角色之所以吸引人，在於那種介於天真與不馴之間的微妙態度。本次展出的雕塑，以圓潤、簡化的造型包裹著一張帶點挑釁的表情——微側的眼神、不完全迎合的姿態，讓角色看似可愛，卻帶著明確的個性與距離感。頭頂輕放的小鳥，則像是一種反差的幽默，讓整體在冷靜與童趣之間取得平衡。這種「不討好」的可愛，使作品在眾多角色中格外鮮明，也正是她在市場上受到關注的關鍵。
⦙ #林葆靈 Lin Baolingng
林葆靈透過「小傢伙」角色持續書寫自我，將孤寂、溫柔與時間感轉化為具象存在。作品以流動顏料堆疊出如夢似幻的光影場景，融合西方抽象與東方水墨氣韻，在靜謐中蘊含情緒張力。每一件雕塑皆由藝術家親自在表面進行繪製，使色彩與紋理自然流動，因此皆為獨一無二的存在。其獨特的視覺語言，使作品在當代市場中展現出鮮明而持久的辨識度。
⦙ #MahoTakahashi
被日本藝術收藏界點名為「值得關注的收藏藝術家」，Maho Takahashi 以經典角色 Anoko 建立鮮明個人符號。她將童年記憶轉化為帶有當代視覺語感的少女形象，在可愛外表之下隱含細膩情感，喚起每個人內在的純真與脆弱。她的作品也在亞洲與歐洲市場持續升溫，備受藏家青睞。
索卡藝術「離塵空間」位於台南，原為1920年代日治時期農事試驗場宿舍群，屬日式木構官舍建築。後被列為市定古蹟並修復，保留原有庭院與生活尺度，融合當代藝術，形成介於居住與展示之間的靜謐場域。
“I am…” is an active expression—a definition of identity, and an answer that is constantly in flux.
Amid chaos, I affirm who I am;
Through emotion, I sense my existence;
Within imagination, I create possibilities;
By observing the inner self, I discern what is real.
When I say “I am,”
I am not only an individual, but also part of a culture.
This exhibition invites five artists—Maho Takahashi, Yuya Hashizume, Lu Ying-Chang, XX Li, and Lin Baoling—to respond to contemporary identity through the language of characters and figurines.
Group Exhibition
⦙ #Lu Ying-Chang
Lu Ying-Chang transforms family memories into a myth-like world of characters through a highly distinctive narrative style. His practice blends influences from European art with Eastern sensibilities, creating imagery that feels both intimate and distant, forming a unique viewing experience. After receiving the Takashi Murakami Award at Geisai Taiwan, he has steadily built a strong collector base and continues to grow as an important force in Taiwan’s contemporary art scene.
⦙ #Yuya Hashizume
Rising to prominence with the eyewater series, Yuya Hashizume has turned “tears” into one of the most recognizable visual symbols in contemporary art. His anime-inspired figures capture emotions frozen at the moment of crying—both familiar and uncanny—inviting viewers to project their own experiences. These untold “stories of tears” are precisely what make his work so compelling. Since his debut exhibition in Tokyo, he has rapidly gained popularity across Asia and the international art market, becoming one of the most talked-about emerging artists in recent years.
⦙ #XX Li
XX Li has quickly gained attention in Taiwan in recent years. The appeal of her characters lies in their subtle balance between innocence and defiance. The sculptures presented in this exhibition feature rounded, simplified forms paired with slightly provocative expressions—sideward glances and non-conforming poses that make them appear cute yet distinctly self-possessed. A small bird gently placed atop the head introduces a touch of contrasting humor, balancing cool detachment with playfulness. This “unapologetic cuteness” sets her work apart and is key to her growing recognition in the market.
⦙ #Lin Baoling
Through her “Little Ones” characters, Lin Baoling continuously writes her inner self, transforming solitude, tenderness, and the passage of time into tangible forms. Her works layer flowing pigments to create dreamlike light and shadow, blending Western abstraction with the spirit of Eastern ink aesthetics. Beneath their quiet surface lies a strong emotional tension. Each sculpture is hand-painted by the artist, allowing colors and textures to flow naturally, making every piece truly one of a kind. Her distinct visual language gives her work a lasting and recognizable presence in the contemporary art market.
⦙ #Maho Takahashi
Recognized by Japan’s art collecting scene as an artist to watch, Maho Takahashi has established a strong personal icon through her signature character, Anoko. She transforms childhood memories into contemporary visual expressions of young girls, embedding delicate emotions beneath a cute exterior, evoking a sense of innocence and vulnerability within the viewer. Her works continue to gain momentum across Asian and European markets, attracting growing interest from collectors.
