Drawing inspiration from the art of paper cutting, Tsai & Yoshikawa specialise in transforming two-dimensional patterns into three-dimensional shapes; also, they utilise different sculptural materials to simulate the flexible texture and textile-like qualities of papers. Installed along the beach, Whisper of the Sea consists of stretchy neoprene elements resembling unique, intricate paper cut-outs. With its sophisticated composition in the shape of flying birds, curly flowers, and various geometric figures, the work creates a woven-like structure which is embedded in a span of tree branches. The resulting landscape sculpture takes the form of a turritella shell, allowing the wind-induced vibrations to resonate through the work —— it serves as the medium that meets the ever-changing sunlight and rays of refraction on Yuguang Island, from dawn to dusk. In short, accompanied by the nature sounds of ocean waves, the artists embark on a journey of colours that corresponds to the light scattering by seawater through their wide-ranging explorations of materials, structure, and texture simulation.

‘WHISPER OF THE SEA’ 《海的耳語》2021 Neoprene 1200 x 2000 x 400 cm

Duration: 27 March 2021 - 18 April 2021 Location: Yuguang Island, Anping District, Tainan Organiser: Tainan City Government Curator: UrbanART Studio