李依恬 LI YI TIAN

李依恬（b.1992），國立臺灣藝術大學書畫藝術學系造型藝術碩士畢業（2018）。她的創作不僅關注台灣社會的脈動，還深受全球文化和女性生命力的啟發，將個人經驗與普遍價值結合，探索存在的意義和人性的深層層次。

在動盪不安的疫情時代，李依恬創作了《生》系列，以蓮花作為創作主體衍生出不同的陳述，這些作品象徵著對生命巨變的回應和適應，建構出虛幻而不實的倒影，傳遞世間一切皆為幻象，萬物皆是空 相的佛理。蓮花在水中的倒影， 也宛如「花開見佛性」，在觀照內心的過程中認識到自身本有的佛性，察覺到世間唯有透過內心的修行與反思，才能洞悉事物的真相。這系列作品不僅是她對社會變遷與人心的反思，更是一種精神上的引導，鼓勵觀者放下過去的執著，勇敢面對未來的不確定性。隨著時間的推移，特別是疫情過後，她的創作主題逐漸昇華，探索人生如夢的深刻哲理，意識到一切現象皆是無常和虛幻，所有的執著和恐懼都是空想的投影。

李依恬的作品深刻反映了人們對未知和變化的恐懼，以及如何在現實挑戰面前尋找內在的力量和智慧；在色彩運用方面，李依恬精心選用粉嫩色調，量化了顏料中碳酸鈣的成分，粉嫩的色彩能夠舒緩觀者的視覺感受，帶來放鬆和療癒的效果，這種色彩的運用不僅減輕了日常生活中所帶來的壓力，還為觀者提供了一個安寧和寧靜的心靈空間。

符號的運用是李依恬作品的另一大特色。她將六字大明咒 om mani padme hum「唵嘛呢叭咪吽」轉化為具有「去閱讀性」的連續性符號，這些符號佈滿於作品和畫框之中，不僅美觀而且意在引導觀者超越物質世界的表象，認知到生命中所有的現象皆是幻象，進而幫助他們放下執著，實現身心的清淨和解脫。

總結來說，李依恬的創作不僅僅是藝術的表現，更是對當代社會狀態的深刻反思和療癒的力量展現。透過象徵、色彩和符號，她向觀者傳遞希望和勇氣，引導他們在充滿挑戰和變動的時代中保持內心的寧靜和平衡，激發內在的潛力並促進個人的成長與解放。

Li Yitian (b. 1992) graduated with a Master’s degree in Fine Arts from the Department of Calligraphy and Painting Arts at the National Taiwan University of Arts in 2018. Her work not only reflects the pulse of Taiwanese society but is also inspired by global culture and the vitality of women. She combines personal experiences with universal values to explore the meaning of existence and the deeper layers of humanity.

During the tumultuous pandemic era, Li Yitian created the “Life” series, using the lotus flower as the central motif to develop various narratives. These works symbolize responses and adaptations to significant life changes, constructing illusory reflections that convey the Buddhist philosophy that all things are fleeting and empty. The reflection of the lotus in the water mirrors the concept of “flowering and seeing one’s Buddha nature,” recognizing one’s inherent Buddha nature through inner reflection and realizing that true understanding of the world comes through inner cultivation and contemplation. This series not only reflects her thoughts on social change and the human heart but also serves as a spiritual guide, encouraging viewers to let go of past attachments and bravely face future uncertainties. Over time, especially post-pandemic, her themes have evolved to explore the profound philosophy of life as a dream, recognizing the impermanence and illusion of all phenomena and understanding that all attachments and fears are mere projections.

Li Yitian’s works deeply resonate with the fear of the unknown and change, and how to find inner strength and wisdom in the face of real-world challenges. She carefully selects soft pastel colors, quantifying the calcium carbonate content in the pigments. These gentle colors provide a soothing visual experience, bringing relaxation and healing. This use of color not only alleviates the stress of daily life but also offers viewers a peaceful and tranquil mental space.

Another distinctive feature of Li Yitian’s work is the use of symbols. She transforms the six-syllable mantra “om mani padme hum” into continuous symbols that fill her artworks and frames. These symbols, while aesthetically pleasing, are intended to guide viewers beyond the surface of the material world, helping them to recognize that all phenomena are illusions, thus aiding them in letting go of attachments and achieving spiritual purity and liberation.

In summary, Li Yitian’s creations are not just artistic expressions but also profound reflections on contemporary social conditions and sources of healing power. Through symbols, colors, and motifs, she conveys hope and courage to her audience, guiding them to maintain inner peace and balance in challenging and changing times, inspiring inner potential and promoting personal growth and liberation.