香港国际青年艺术家协会会长黄巧娴—鏡像世界：將藝術「反射」呈現

Chantelle Huang，Society Director of HIYA—Mirror World: Reflecting Artistic "Reflections"

近年走进许多艺术展览中心，我们不难在各种装置艺术中找到以镜子为主要媒介的作品。镜子作为艺术素材的历史可以追溯到罗马时代，最初的镜子是用青铜器制造而成，反射效果较为模糊。后来，威尼斯人发明了现代镜子，用锡和水银的合金制造而成，令镜子反射效果精致细密，适用于室内装饰、家具和光学仪器等领域。如今，镜子不只是一种物品，更成为许多现代艺术家的灵感来源，被广泛运用于艺术创作中。

In recent years, when entering various art exhibition centers, it is not difficult to find artworks in which mirrors are the main medium in installation art. The history of mirrors as an artistic material can be traced back to ancient Rome, where the first mirrors were made of bronze and had blurred reflection effects. Later, Venetians invented modern mirrors made of a tin and mercury alloy, resulting in refined and detailed reflection effects, suitable for indoor decoration, furniture, and optical instruments. Today, mirrors have become more than just objects; they serve as a source of inspiration for many contemporary artists and are widely used in art creation。

藉由镜子的反射和折射效果，装置艺术在摄影和摄像技术产生前就成功地创造了不同独特的视觉效果。镜像艺术作品不仅立体而丰富，更有着强烈的互动性，令人们不断探求其中的奥秘。利用镜像的变形和扭曲，镜像艺术家常常创作出视觉几何图形和变幻莫测的多重映像等，使观众感受到无限的视觉享受和心灵震撼。

Through the reflective and refractive effects of mirrors, installation art successfully created unique visual effects even before the advent of photography and cinematography techniques. Mirror art works are not only three-dimensional and abundant, but also possess strong interactivity, constantly enticing people to explore their mysteries. By utilizing the distortion and deformation of mirrors, mirror artists often create visual geometric patterns and ever-changing multiple reflections, allowing viewers to experience infinite visual enjoyment and spiritual stimulation.

镜子不仅是画布，更是媒介，艺术家们通过镜子来表达他们的思想和意念。镜像艺术中的镜子唤起了人们对于反射和折射的思考和欣赏，同时也激发了人们丰富的想象力和感官体验，成为了具有挑战性和趣味性的艺术形式。例如，2021 年在澳洲举行的草间弥生的大型沉浸式镜子装置作品《无限镜室》，通过镜子反视的效果，让观赏者可以身临其境地体验草间独特的艺术世界，感受到她独特的精神氛围和丰富的内涵。早前在另一个本地展览「不忘初心」内亦看到有展出本地艺术家用镜创作的展品。在不同角度欣赏会带给观赏者们不同的感受及层次。

Mirrors are not just canvases; they are mediums through which artists express their thoughts and ideas. The mirrors in mirror art evoke contemplation and appreciation for reflection and refraction while stimulating rich imagination and sensory experiences. They have become a challenging and entertaining art form. For instance, in 2021, Yayoi Kusama's large-scale immersive mirror installation artwork "Infinity Mirrored Room," held in Australia, provided viewers with an immersive experience of Kusama's unique artistic world through the effect of mirrored reflections. This allowed viewers to feel her distinctive spiritual atmosphere and rich connotations. Additionally, in a recent local exhibition titled "Memory of Touch," there were exhibited artworks created by local artists using mirrors. Viewing these artworks from different angles offered viewers varied sensations and layers of interpretation. It is inspiring to witness the integration of mirrors into the creative process of local artists, further contributing to the diverse and engaging art scene within our community.

镜像艺术作品中的镜子反映了艺术家的灵感和创造，呈现了精湛的技术和复杂的制作过程。随着科技的不断进步和艺术家的创新，镜像艺术的发展日趋成熟和多样化，不断地带给人们许多焕然一新的惊喜和震撼。

The mirrors in mirror art reflect the artist's inspirations and creations, showcasing exquisite techniques and intricate production processes. With the continuous advancement of technology and the innovation of artists, mirror art has matured and diversified, constantly bringing people new surprises and astonishment.