Symphony of Sense

Senses are not only the bridge through which humans interact with the external world, but they also serve as keys to unlock our inner world. As sensory organs of living beings, they help us comprehend, respond to, and engage with the world through the nervous system. Whether it’s the light and shadow we see, the sounds we hear, or the textures we touch, these sensory experiences guide us to explore a richer life experience.

In this exhibition, the entire gallery is conceived as an active “human brain.” Each section of the exhibition is designed to fully engage and stimulate the audience’s five senses—sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste. Through these works, viewers are invited to fully immerse
themselves in the present moment, experiencing the awakening of each sense with mindful awareness.

At the same time, this exhibition moves beyond a scientific discussion of the senses and the nervous system, expanding into a broader theme — the symbiotic relationship between humans and the world. Through the senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch, humans form deep connections with the objects, environments, and people around them. This relationship is not a singular or isolated experience but, like the nervous system, is woven into an invisible network that interlaces society and nature.

In the natural world, humans are the only species capable of consciously altering their environment and, in doing so, actively reshaping their own brain. Our relationship with the world is no longer one of simple subject-object separation; it has evolved into a deep state of symbiosis. The interaction between the brain within and the external world is not merely a one-way influence between biology and socio-culture but a dynamic balance in which both are intertwined and mutually shaped. Art plays a crucial role in this process—it is not only a medium for perception and expression but also a profound reflection of humanity’s symbiotic relationship with the environment.

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This exhibition breaks free from the functionalist framework of positivism, centering instead on the exploration of (non)functional solutions, aiming to reveal and present new cultural paradigms. Collaborating with artists and practitioners from various interdisciplinary backgrounds, the exhibition explores the multiple relationships between humans and the environment, humans and society, as well as humans and each other, unveiling a symbiotic landscape that is as intricate and interwoven as a neural network. Our relationships with objects, the natural environment, technological mediums, and other people are not isolated fragments but part of a complex system of interdependence and mutual influence. The senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch serve as sensory bridges through which humans interact with the world, connecting us to the array of perceptions and experiences in our external environment. These sensory experiences not only shape our understanding of the world but also profoundly impact our neural structures, enabling the brain to continuously adapt and reshape itself in this ongoing symbiotic interaction. 

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