台灣史上第一座「人類動物園」,在台北城外的河灘地真實上演了。他們究竟是誰?膽敢挑戰偉大的主流藝術圈?
關於發起人莊奕凡的傳奇,早在兩三年前就開始在藝文圈流傳著…他大學棄讀、藝術浪行、衝撞體制、無奇不做…從「一杯咖啡,一個故事」街頭計畫,到「野青眾」藝術號招,目的就是要破除藝術殿堂,讓創作在街頭播種,然後在人群中遍地開花。每一次行動,有人讚聲叫好,也有人嗤之以鼻。
「人類動物園」就是一次與社會謬況的正面交鋒。一天的大型戶外展演只有三個月的籌備期,在堅持純自願參與及非商業號招之下,我們感動於純粹無染的藝術創作同時,其實背後經歷了策展激辯、籌資難關,以及前所未有的藝術大哉問。
The first ever " Human Zoo" in Taiwan took place on the riverfront flood land in Taipei. The unregulated art gathering rose against the mainstream art events . Who were they?
Legendary stories of the initiator, Evan Jhuang was discussed and spread by artists for around 3 years. . He chose to drop out of his university in its first year, roved with artistic works, acted against mainstream virtues, and kept developing peculiar ideas into practice. In order to challenge traditional ways of art exhibition and to make art happen actively in any corner of the city, especially on the street, he formed an artistic group called “Wild Youth.” Every action of Wild Youth brought the members huge appreciation but also much criticism.
"Human Zoo" was one of such actions which aimed at urging the society to face its own bizarreness and errors. This outdoor action took a whole day and featured in voluntary efforts, including three months of preparation. Even with sufficient sponsorship, internal debates and external controversies, young artists participated themselves in this mission impossible, tossing several questions regarding more than art to the society.