Inheriting the essence of culture and creating a sustainable future
Traditional craftsmanship and sustainable materials
CCCDPS. CHEN LI FAN | Art & Sustainable Craftsmanship
CHEN LI FAN
Using intangible cultural heritage as a medium, his work draws inspiration from living plants and local sites, transforming them into a contemporary artistic language. The work is a dialogue between the senses, memory, and culture, hoping to resonate with viewers, allowing them to experience the connection between nature, the environment, and themselves, much like identifying an everyday plant.
I create contemporary art through techniques like velvet. Unlike those who focus solely on craft as a technique or form, my work is grounded in research. I strive to unravel, document, and publish cultural contexts, enabling the understanding and dissemination of craft across languages and cultures. For me, publishing is an extension of my knowledge system and artistic practice.
As a mother of three, I have a softer perspective in my work, and out of concern for the environment and the future of the next generation, I consistently choose sustainable materials. My work not only addresses themes such as "truth and falsehood" and "ephemeral and eternal," but also seeks to leave behind a cultural legacy that can be documented and passed down, allowing traditional crafts to be reborn in the contemporary era.
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