NTCAM Outdoor Art Features｜LEE Tsai-Chien｜G. The Seed

LEE Tsai-Chien The Seed 2022 [The script of this episode] The Seed is inspired by Lee Tsai-Chien’s everyday cooking experiences. While slicing a radish, he discovered the organic contours of curved blocks. They revealed an unexpected beauty that was not intentionally designed. The inherent form sparked his imagination, leading to the creation of The Seed. What prompted the artist to choose white as the primary color for this work? When you stand in front of The Seed, do you experience a sense of clarity and calm? For Lee, white represents purity and essence, similar to a plant seed, with its outer shell removed, exposing its most basic form. However, white is not just a single color; it features a nuanced gradient with different degrees of warmth and coolness. After many trials and refinements, the artist opted for the layered white hue you see here. Having resided in the Jinshan District of New Taipei City for years, Lee uses The Seed to convey his care and affection for this area, its ecology, and culture. He instills his understanding of life, experiences, and sculptural aesthetics in this piece, adopting a straightforward yet natural form to symbolize the origin of life. At the same time, the work embodies blessings and well-wishes for the museum and the local community. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn