Hello everyone and welcome to Storm Valley.
Before entering the exhibition hall, you will see a rather striking installation work come towards one. This is a creation by artist Xiong Jiaxiang, who uses a sailboat to symbolize humanity's courage to explore the unknown world. The reason this piece is placed at the forefront is to deliver a strong emotional impact to viewers, setting it apart from other artworks. It also serves as a visual symbol for the entire exhibition, connected to the exhibition's overall visual identity.
As you officially step into the exhibition hall, following the orientation of the sailboat, you will encounter an "ocean." Interestingly, the position of this ocean on the map corresponds to the land where we currently live. The inversion of ocean and land in the map is a work by Ye Su (Zhang Fan) from 2015. This piece resonates strongly with major events in recent years—such as the Australian wildfires, the COVID-19 pandemic, and numerous real-life crises—which may make us wonder if life on Earth is approaching extinction. The work carries a profound sense of crisis.
