“Against representation!” That’s the bold statement Yi Pai makes. This isn’t just an art movement. It’s a whole way of thinking.
Yi Pai challenges Western art theories. These theories often see art as a stand-in for reality. Yi Pai seeks originality. It wants to re-establish cultural values. These values should go beyond limits.
The name Yi Pai comes from ancient Chinese thought. It’s inspired by “Li, Shi, Xing”. This translates to principle, concept, and likeness. This concept comes from the Tang Dynasty in the 9th century. Gao Minglu uses this ancient idea. He mixes it with Western philosophies.
Yi Pai isn’t about picking sides. It’s not a simple yes or no. Instead, it embraces many ideas. It values synthesis over breaking things down. It favors meaning that goes beyond words. It is not a dogmatic or logical reflection of reality.
Consider the usual way of seeing art. We often think of art as showing us something about the world. A painting might represent a landscape or a person. Yi Pai asks, “What if art didn’t have to represent anything?”. What if it could be its own thing?
Yi Pai is a methodology. It’s for making art and for understanding it. It’s a framework that stands apart from Western ideas. It encourages a fresh look at art.
Think about artists like Qin Yufen and Su Xiaobai. Consider Tan Ping, Yang Zhilin, and Zhu Jinshi. Their work embodies the Yi Pai spirit. Professor Gao Minglu has curated exhibitions with these artists.
The goal of Yi Pai is a departure. It moves away from Western theory. This theory has shaped the art world for centuries. It’s a call to be original. It’s a push for new ideas.
The Yi Pai challenges us to rethink art. It encourages us to look beyond what we already know. It asks what art can be. It moves away from only copying reality. It embraces new ways of seeing. It is a continuous world view. It values synthesis rather than fragmentation. It’s a journey into new artistic territory.