Ennova Biennale

Amy Karle is exhibiting 6 works at the inaugural Ennova International Art Biennale, hosted by the Ennova Art Museum in Langfang, China. Curated by Sensi Fumio Nanjo-San, this prestigious event brings together nearly 100 artists from around the world, exploring contemporary art through diverse lenses, pushing boundaries of genre, and addressing environmental and technological challenges facing humanity.

“Ennova Art Biennale vol.01”

Theme: Multiple Futures – New Perspectives on Life

“This biennial exhibition draws inspiration from the theme of “Boundary,” and is thoughtfully segmented into four thematic areas: “Sound Consciousness,” “Boundary Imagination,” “Sustainability and Environment,” and “Multiple Realities.” Anchored in these concepts, the Biennale extends a warm invitation to approximately 100 artists and collectives, who are recognized for their expansive academic perspectives, progressive zeitgeist, and a rich tapestry of creative approaches, to showcase their works.”

In The News:
English: https://niewmedia.com/en/news/052870/
Chinese: https://ennovaartmuseum.com.cn/news/activity/108.html
Japanese: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000089259.html

Themes
as adapted from the exhibition website: (link https://ennovaartmuseum.com.cn/en/exhibitions/97.html)

Sound Consciousness

Sound has emerged as a pivotal element in contemporary art, ranging from human-generated sounds—such as voices and bodily noises—to mechanical and digital compositions. From the sounds of nature to the synthetic audio landscapes created by artificial intelligence, these diverse soundscapes provide fertile ground for new forms of artistic expression. By integrating music with performance, kinetic art, and robotics, these works not only captivate visually but also prompt contemplation of the interplay between sound and sensory expansion. Artists explore these auditory dimensions to craft unique experiences that challenge the boundaries of creation and human perception.

Boundary Imagination

Western science has historically progressed through the categorization of objects, deepening our understanding of the world by decoding the significance of each thing, then reconstructing reality based on these insights. In truth, however, boundaries between genres and categories do not exist; everything is interconnected. Creativity flourishes in these liminal spaces, where boundaries dissolve and neighboring disciplines collide, igniting inspiration for new expressions. It is often at these boundaries that groundbreaking innovations and discoveries occur. In this section, we present diverse forms of boundary-defying art, spanning fashion, architecture, photography, design, philosophy, music, and even the senses of taste and touch, all blending seamlessly to offer fresh perspectives.

Sustainability and Environment

The most pressing challenge of our time is the environmental crisis facing our planet. From global warming to the urban environments metaphorically described as “giant trash cans,” from the depletion of water and food resources to severe air pollution, the scope of our environmental issues is vast. In response, many artists have turned their focus toward sustainability. This section showcases works that utilize recycled materials to highlight environmental degradation, draw attention to endangered species, propose models for a circular economy, and offer visions of the Earth’s environmental future. These pieces range from buildings that mirror their natural surroundings to fashion created from sustainable materials, all urging viewers to reflect on their relationship with the environment and the necessity of sustainability.

Multiple Realities

Advances in artificial intelligence and biotechnology are accelerating, with the potential to fundamentally alter human existence. Through genetic engineering, we are on the cusp of creating sustainable bodies, even designing “smart” offspring. Human lifespans may soon extend far beyond what was once imaginable, with artificial intelligence surpassing human intellect and robots acting as our surrogates. In the future, as humanity expands into space, we may evolve into entirely new beings. One day, the world as we know it—centered on human experience—may disappear. What, then, will be the role and meaning of art in such a world? Discussing these technological leaps offers a glimpse into the future of human civilization. It is both the right and the responsibility of today’s individuals to imagine this vast future while remaining grounded in the present, using art as a medium to explore what lies ahead.

Director of Ennova Art Museum: Zhang Zikang

Director: Fumio Nanjo

Curators: Shen Qilan (China), Andrea Del Guercio (Italy), Miwa Kutsuna (Japan)

Artist Selection Committee: Minoru Hatanaka (Japan)

Participating Artists include: Shuhei Aoyama, Refik Anadol, Wu Jiyang, El Anatsui, Ryoji Ikeda, evala, Amy Karle, On Kawara, Anselm Kiefer, Akira Koizumi, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Thomas Saraceno, Jia Li, Jean-Pierre Raynaud, Kim Su-ja, Xu Bing, Bill Fontana, Tatsuo Miyajima, Eiko Wada, Shota Yamauchi, Liu Jianghua, among others.

About Ennova Art Museum

Ennova Art Museum was established in 2019 by the renowned entrepreneur Wang Yuzhang and is located in Langfang City, the hub of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. It is a non-profit museum within the comprehensive cultural and artistic community known as the “Silk Road International Arts Exchange Center.” The museum features a futuristic design by Japanese architect Yoshinori Chida, inspired by “flowing clouds,” and has a total construction area exceeding 270,000 square meters. With an exhibition area of 12,000 square meters, it offers multifunctional spaces including art galleries, theaters, and concert halls.

The generative video installation, adapted from Echoes From The Valley of Existence (2024)  reflects the fluidity of reality where multiple states coalesce and diverge in perpetual flux. These visual phenomena serve as portals, revealing the possibilities inherent in every moment and particle, illuminating the convergence of multiple states and timelines in ever-shifting configurations—an experience that mirrors the unseen forces governing the universe.

The immersive soundscape adds another layer, designed to resonate with the human body at a cellular level. Participants are invited to experience quantum vibrations physically through the sound, which becomes a visceral interface between the body and the quantum realm. The soundscape facilitates a physical engagement and connection with the very forces shaping our reality —embodying the entangled relationship between technology and life.

展览: 新绎国际艺术双年展

2024年10月27日 – 2025年4月30日

新绎美术馆
中国河北省廊坊市

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• 活动页面 – 英文
• 活动页面 – 中文

艾米·卡尔 将在首届新绎国际艺术双年展上展出6件作品。此次双年展由新绎美术馆主办，位于中国廊坊市。策展人为日本知名策展人南条史生先生。这场极具声望的艺术盛会将汇聚来自全球近100位艺术家，展示当代艺术的多元视角，打破艺术流派的界限，探讨人类所面临的环境和科技挑战。

“本届双年展以‘边界’为灵感，分为‘声音意识’、‘边界想象’、‘可持续性与环境’、‘多重现实’四大主题单元。基于这些概念，双年展诚挚邀请了近100名艺术家和艺术团体参与，他们以广泛的学术视野、前卫的时代精神以及丰富的创作手法展示自己的作品。”

新闻：

• 新闻页面 – 英文
• 新闻页面 – 中文
• 新闻页面 – 日文

主题介绍

声音意识

声音已成为当代艺术中的核心元素之一，从人类发出的声音——如语音和身体声响——到机械和数字音乐，再到人工智能创造的声音景观，这些多样的声景为新的艺术表达形式提供了丰厚的土壤。通过将音乐与表演、动力艺术和机器人相结合，这些作品不仅在视觉上具有吸引力，还引发了人们对声音与感官扩展之间关系的思考。艺术家们探索这些听觉维度，创造出独特的体验，挑战创造与人类感知的边界。

边界想象

西方科学历来通过对物体的分类而发展，通过解读每个事物的意义来加深对世界的理解，然后基于这些见解重构现实。然而，现实中并没有明确的界限或类别，一切都是相互连接的。创意常常在这些边界之处蓬勃发展，当界限模糊时，邻近学科的碰撞激发了新的灵感，创造了新的表达形式。通常，伟大的创新与发现正是在这些边界上诞生。在这个单元中，我们展示了跨越边界的多样艺术表达形式，涵盖时尚、建筑、摄影、设计、哲学、音乐，甚至是味觉与触觉的艺术，所有这些融合为一，呈现出新的视角。

可持续性与环境

当今最紧迫的挑战莫过于全球环境危机。从全球变暖到城市环境问题（常被比喻为“巨大垃圾桶”），从水和食品资源的枯竭到严重的空气污染，环境问题的范围广泛。在此背景下，许多艺术家开始将目光投向可持续发展。这一单元展示了利用回收材料来反映环境恶化的作品，呼吁人们关注濒危物种，提出循环经济的概念，并展望地球的环境未来。这些作品包括反射自然环境的建筑、由可持续材料制成的时装等，呼吁观众反思人与环境的关系以及可持续性的必要性。

多重现实

人工智能和生物技术的快速发展，正逐渐改变人类的生活方式。通过基因工程，我们正处于创造可持续身体的边缘，甚至可以设计“智能”后代。人类的寿命可能远远超出过去的想象，人工智能将超越人类智慧，机器人也会成为我们的代理人。未来，随着人类向太空扩展，我们可能会进化为全新的物种。终有一天，现有以人类为中心的世界可能不再存在。那么，在这样的世界中，艺术的意义和作用又将是什么？对这些技术飞跃的探讨提供了对人类文明未来的窥见。今天的人们不仅有权利，还肩负着责任，以宏大的愿景展望未来，同时通过艺术这一媒介，探索未来的无限可能。

“新绎国际艺术双年展 vol.01”
主题: 多元未来——人生的新视角
展览日期: 2024年10月27日 – 2025年4月30日
展览地点: 新绎美术馆（中国廊坊）
主办方: 新绎美术馆
新绎美术馆馆长: 张子康
总策展人: 南条史生
策展团队: 沈琪岚（中国）、安德里亚·德尔·圭尔乔（意大利）、沓名美和（日本）
艺术家评选委员会: 畑中实（日本）
参展艺术家: 大约85位（暂定）
参展艺术家包括青山周平、雷菲克·阿纳多尔、吴继阳、艾尔·阿纳茨伊、池田亮司、evala、艾米·卡尔 、河原温、安塞尔姆·基弗、小泉明郎、坂本龙一、托马斯·萨拉切诺、贾力、让-皮埃尔·雷诺、金秀子、徐冰、比尔·方塔纳、宫岛达男、和田绘子、山内翔太、刘江华等。

关于新绎美术馆

新绎美术馆由著名企业家王玉章于2019年创立，位于京津冀区域中心的廊坊市。它是一个非营利性美术馆，隶属于“丝绸之路国际艺术交流中心”的综合文化艺术社区。美术馆的建筑设计由日本建筑师千田义宪完成，灵感来自“流动的云”，总建筑面积超过270,000平方米，展览面积为12,000平方米，提供多功能空间，包括艺术画廊、剧院和音乐厅。