藝術家林建榮代表作，以及無數您我的分身

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林建榮，1970年生於台灣，收藏玩具，因此在面對創作時作品常以卡通或玩具般的外貌示人。一方面它們都來自難忘且美好的童年回憶，另一方面則是因為這些懷舊的物件，讓我們對於時空產生了一種距離感，以及一份既視感（déjà vu），而這般既親切又陌生的疏離感，總會撥動我們潛意識中那失落的缺口，以及看似早已遠去的純真。

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沒有五官的燈泡人可以是您，是我，或是任何人，並得以乘載任何表情，與表情後的心境。藝術家試圖在他的創作中提出一個開放性面向，邀請每位觀眾以自身的生命經驗，來真實經驗與作品相遇的每個當下，並且試著去尋找那些藏在真實世界中的真理，或看見某些潛藏迷思。

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透過創作，林建榮將那些無法言說的情感具體化，思緒不斷累積、反芻的過程，將逐漸儲存、轉化為一種現身的能量── Birth of artwork（作品的產出）。對藝術家來說創作等同夢想的實踐與延續，而對於身為觀眾的我們，則是一個很好反思與沉澱個人思緒的好方法。

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祝福面對燈泡人對號入座的每位觀眾，也祝福在此在彼的您我。

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The Masterpieces of Lin Chien-Jung: Countless Avatars of You and Me

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Lin Chien-Jung (b. 1970, Taiwan) is an avid toy collector, a passion that often manifests in his art through cartoon-like or toy-inspired aesthetics. On one hand, these forms stem from cherished childhood memories; on the other, these nostalgic objects create a unique sense of distance and déjà vu. This blend of familiarity and estrangement touches the voids in our subconscious and the innocence that seems long lost.

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The "Bulb Man"—featureless and anonymous—can be you, me, or anyone. Devoid of specific traits, it serves as a vessel for any emotion and the psychological depths behind it. Lin presents an open-ended perspective, inviting viewers to engage with each moment of the encounter through their own life experiences, seeking truths hidden in reality or unveiling underlying myths.

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Through his practice, Lin materializes the unspeakable. The continuous accumulation and rumination of thoughts are transformed into a manifesting energy—the "Birth of Artwork." For the artist, creation is the realization and extension of dreams; for the audience, it offers a profound way to reflect and settle one’s own thoughts.

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Blessings to every viewer who finds themselves reflected in the Bulb Man; blessings to you and me, both here and there.