展覽介紹 About the Exhibit

由美籍法裔藝術家Clement Valla創作、澳門策展人林小雯策劃的《澳門點雲花園》，是“藝文薈澳：澳門國際藝術雙年展2023”的六件公共藝術作品之一。這件戶外裝置是Valla“點雲花園”系列作品之一，首次作為公共藝術以電子螢幕的形式展示一個城市的植物形態。在對澳門的植物、花園及自然保育史作出研究後，Valla選取視覺上富有趣味且深具歷史文化價值的植物和花園進行三維拍攝和掃描，收集了大量澳門植物和花園的點雲數據，並運用算法和軟件重構出一組充分體現澳門植物獨特面貌的動態影像，更透過特配的LED螢幕，帶來迷人的規模感和空間感。踏入益隆爆竹廠舊址，觀眾將首先遇見作品的第一部分“風之花園”（Wind Garden）：兩座LED螢幕矗立在數株假菩提樹間，人類視覺下的自然與電腦視覺下的自然帶來強烈的反差和對比。再往裡面走，觀眾便會發現第二部分“透明花園”（Transparent Garden）：若隱若現的螢幕影像隱藏在爆竹工房間的廢置空間之內，與茂密的秘密花園融為一體。這些動態影像刻意運用低分辨率之下的馬賽克效果，創造出模糊的規模感和空間感，讓觀眾發揮想像力，不必受過多資訊所困擾。它們以緩慢、從容、寧靜的方式呈現，令人感受到一種與在線視頻聊天和社交媒體完全不同的節奏，有著日語“木漏れ日”（Komorebi，形容穿林的日光）中的靜謐體驗。藝術家透過這些呈現於螢幕的自然影像，引發觀者反思我們如今頻繁面對螢幕的生活，並深思自身在觀看螢幕時與身處大自然時不同的情感體驗。《澳門點雲花園》特別以益隆爆竹廠舊址作為展出場地，因為這裡曾是澳門輕工業發展的重要據點，如今成為石屎森林內難得的一座公共花園。它連接著過去和未來、人類和自然，提醒人們澳門豐富的文化和自然遺產。益隆爆竹廠不僅曾作為本地爆竹業的生產及工人居住場所，其土地上更生長著比爆竹廠歷史更為悠久的百年古樹。透過藝術家創作的神秘而閃爍的自然動態影像，沉寂多時的爆竹廠被注入新的活力，人類和非人類生命在此地共生共榮的歷史被激活、延續，跨越數十載甚至一整個世紀。∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷Macao Pointcloud Garden – created by French-American artist Clement Valla – is one of the six public artworks featured in this year’s Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale. This screen-based artwork is derived from Valla's Pointcloud Garden series. Developed in collaboration with Macao curator Lam Sio Man, it debuts as an outdoor public artwork.Macao Pointcloud Garden comprises a 3D scanned point data collection representing Macao’s diverse flora and enchanting gardens. To create this site-specific installation, Valla delved into Macao’s botanical history and meticulously identified intriguing and culturally significant plants and gardens. He recreated them through algorithms, software and data. These vivid and intricate digital representations are brought to life through custom LED screens, offering a mesmerising display of colours, scales and speeds.Upon entering the Former Iec Long Firecracker Factory, visitors will first encounter "Wind Garden", where two towering LED screens stand amidst a cluster of ficus rumphii, also known as "heart-leaf banyan." The piece creates a powerful contrast between the natural world as perceived by human vision and computer vision. As visitors venture further into the firecracker factory, they will come across “Transparent Garden” - a concealed, semi-transparent screen harmoniously integrated within the lush, secret garden between the abandoned workshops.These moving images are self-consciously pixelated and low-resolution, creating an ambiguous sense of scale and space that allows the viewers to use their imagination, rather than being overloaded with information. The images are also intended to be slow, calm and quiet - summoning a serene ambiance reminiscent of Komorebi (木漏れ日, referring to light filtering through rustling leaves in Japanese) and offering a change of pace from online video chatting and social media. By creating these screen-based pictures of nature, the artist invites the audience to reflect on our intensified screen life and contemplate the emotional experiences of being on a screen versus being in nature.The choice of the Former Iec Long Firecracker Factory as the exhibition venue for Macao Pointcloud Garden holds profound significance. Once a pivotal hub for Macao's light industry, it has now transformed into a rare public garden amidst the city's concrete landscape. It connects the past and the future, humans and nature, invoking the abundant cultural and natural heritage of Macao. Beyond providing factory buildings and residences for the local firecracker industry, the Iec Long Firecracker Factory has fostered an environment for ancient trees that predate the factory itself. Through its enigmatic and shimmering moving imagery, this artwork revitalises a forgotten terrain, rekindling its distinctive history—a testament to the symbiotic coexistence, and flourishing of both human and non-human life over decades or even a century in this city.∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷藝術家 Artist：
Clement Valla｜美國 United States of America策展人 Curator：
林小雯 Lam Sio Man｜澳門 Macao藝文薈澳：澳門國際藝術雙年展2023 - 公共藝術展
Art Macao: Macau International Art Biennale 2023 - Public Art Exhibition∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷∷📍氹仔益隆炮竹廠舊址 Former Iec Long Firecracker Factory
展期 Exhibition Period：2023.10.14-12.10
時間 Time：06:00-19:00（逢星期三15:00-19:00休息｜Closed at 15:00 on Wednesday）
免費參觀 Free admission

藝術家介紹 About the Artist

Clement VallaValla常駐紐約，其作品主要探究電腦視覺系統是如何理解世界，以及自動化的圖像生產是如何以越發複雜的方式將人與物纏在一起。他的作品曾展於美國印第安納波利斯藝術博物館、紐約動態圖像博物館、瑞典哥德堡Thommassen畫廊、紐約Bitforms畫廊、紐約Mulherin + Pollard Projects畫廊、辛辛納提大學DAAP畫廊、紐約319 Scholes畫廊、密爾沃基Villa Terrace 裝飾藝術博物館等；亦曾被《衛報》《華爾街日報》《時代雜誌》《Rhizome》《連線》《布魯克林鐵路刊》和BBC電視台引用。Valla擁有美國哥倫比亞大學建築學學士學位以及羅德島設計學院“數字+媒體學”藝術碩士學位，現任羅德島設計學院助理教授。Clement Valla
Clement Valla is a New York based artist whose work considers the way computer vision systems apprehend the world, and the way in which automated image production entangles people and things in increasingly complex ways.Valla’s work has been exhibited at The Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis; Museum of the Moving Image, New York; Thommassen Galleri, Gothenburg; bitforms gallery, New York; Mulherin + Pollard Projects, New York; DAAP Galleries, University of Cincinnati; 319 Scholes, New York; and the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, Milwaukee. His work has been cited in The Guardian, Wall Street Journal, TIME Magazine, Rhizome, Wired, The Brooklyn Rail, and on BBC television.Valla received a BA in Architecture from Columbia University and an MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in Digital+Media. He is currently an assistant professor at RISD.

花園音樂會 Garden Concert

《澳門點雲花園》數位公共藝術裝置將於10月14日在益隆炮竹廠舊址登場，藝術家Clement Valla 與策展人林小雯特別與本澳手碟樂隊Náv合作，呈獻一場開啟感觀的花園音樂會，邀請觀眾一同在音樂的牽引下，走進一道由閃爍的馬賽克影像組成的動態自然風景中，感受視覺和聽覺的交織，啟發想像；藝術家與策展人也將現場與觀眾分享創作並進行交流。活動免費參加，座位有限，請盡早報名。表演者：Náv樂隊
活動日期：2023.10.14
活動時間：5:30pm-6:30pm
活動地點：益隆炮竹廠The digital public art installation "Macau Pointcloud Garden" will debut on October 14th at the Former Iec Long Firecracker Factory. Artist Clement Valla and curator Lam Sio Man have collaborated with local Macau band Náv to present a sensory garden concert. The audience is invited to immerse themselves in a dynamic natural landscape composed of shimmering mosaic images, guided by the music. It is an opportunity to experience the intertwining of visual and auditory senses and to stimulate the imagination. The artist and curator will also share their creative process and engage in discussions with the audience.Performers: Náv
Event Date: October 14, 2023
Event Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Event Location: Former Iec Long Firecracker FactoryThe event is free. RSVP is recommended.

延伸活動 Outreach Programs

《澳門點雲花園》引領觀者在現實的花園中，與人造風景相視，產生新的情感體驗。除了《澳門點雲花園》藝術裝置之外，策展人及藝術家也聯同本澳自然生態教育者及藝文工作者，推出一系列工作坊，一同打開身心感官，重新在石屎森林中，創造與郊野、與大自然有所連繫的空間。所有活動免費參加，座位有限，請盡早報名。In collaboration with educators and cultural workers who share similar values, we've curated a series of programs throughout the exhibition period. Join us to awaken your senses and connect with nature.All activities are free. RSVP required.

∷∷自然與城市的共生——《澳門點雲花園》藝術與自然導賞∷∷主持：陳俊明、林小雯
活動日期：2023.10.22
活動時間：4pm-5:30pm
活動地點：益隆炮竹廠
名額：18人本次活動由《澳門點雲花園》策展人林小雯女士與本澳資深環保工作者陳俊明先生共同策劃，參加者將參觀《澳門點雲花園》公共藝術項目，了解益隆炮竹廠以及本澳的自然環境如何啟發藝術家的數位藝術創作。參加者還將進一步探索益隆炮竹廠及其周邊的自然資源，深入了解本澳的自然景觀、人文歷史，以及當代保育議題，思考如何透過藝文項目，推動城市、藝術與自然的共生。活動歡迎對生態保育以及藝術的社會實踐感興趣的專業人士、青年學生和廣大市民的參與。
活動包含：公共藝術導賞、自然導賞、互動討論∷∷Symbiosis of Nature and the City - Art and Nature Tour∷∷Host: Joe Chan (environmental educator), Sio Man Lam (Curator of "Macao Pointcloud Garden")
Date：2023.10.22
Time：4pm-5:30pm
Location：Former Iec Long Firecracker Factory
Max # of Participants：18Explore the rich ecology of the firecracker factory and its surroundings. Discover the interplay between ancient trees and urban development, and envision the future of natural spaces in the city.

∷∷植物詩之旅——親子繪本工作坊∷∷導師：Linhutu, Lego
活動日期：2023.10.29
活動時間：3pm - 5pm (2小時)
活動地點：益隆炮竹廠
名額：上限6對親子每一位孩子都是詩人，跟隨繪本《公園裡有一首詩》開啟和孩子的詩意對話，在鬱鬱蔥蔥的炮竹廠遺址間散步發現屬於每一個孩子心目中的詩意畫面，最後一起將發現化為視覺藝術作品。
繪本導師：林穎聰（大蔥）
藝術導師：李卓媚（Lego）
活動包含： 繪本故事、親子散步、童言童語筆記、手指畫創作
對象：4-8歲親子（6對親子）∷∷Journey of Plant Poetry - Picture Book Family Workshop∷∷Host：Linhutu, Lego
Date：2023.10.29
Time：3pm - 5pm (2 h)
Location：Former Iec Long Firecracker Factory
Max # of Participants：12 individuals (6 pairs of children and parent)
Children Age: 4-8Inspired by "A Poem in the Park" picture book, unleash your imagination among the sheltering trees of the firecracker factory. Create your own visual artworks with your family.

∷∷感官瑜伽體驗坊∷∷導師及表演者：李怡華瑜伽老師及Náv手碟樂隊
活動日期：2023.11.19
活動時間：6pm-7pm
活動地點：益隆炮竹廠
名額：上限25人(自備瑜伽墊)五感為視覺、聽覺、嗅覺、味覺、觸覺，其相對應的人體部位為眼、耳、鼻、口舌、皮膚。在活化後的益隆炮竹廠遺址，伴隨著傍晚的微風與舒服的現場手碟（handpan）演奏，參加者將參與到一場沉浸式的音樂、藝術和瑜伽體驗。過程中，瑜珈導師將教授呼吸法的練習、平衡的體式，讓渾沌的左右腦平衡，使五感的敏銳度逐漸敏銳。結合《澳門點雲花園》的移動影像，參加者將體驗到「自發性知覺經絡反應」（ASMR，顱內高潮）的獨特感知愉悅。歡迎新手與有經驗的瑜伽練習者參與。∷∷Sensory Yoga Workshop∷∷Host：Lei Yi Wa (yoga teacher) and Náv (handpan band)
Date：2023.11.19
Time：6pm-7pm
Location：Former Iec Long Firecracker Factory
Max # of participants：25 (please bring your own yoga pad)Immerse yourself in a blend of yoga and handpan music. Relax your body and senses, and experience the natural environment through ethereal melodies.

∷∷節奏沙球親子工作坊∷∷導師：Dave Wan
活動日期：2023.11.26
活動時間：3pm-4:30 pm
活動地點：益隆炮竹廠
名額：上限18人（9對親子，小童7歲或以上）節奏沙球(Asalato)是起源於西非的一種傳統樂器，是當地兒童的玩具。由一條繩子串連兩顆非洲植物鼻煙盒樹的果實所組成，透過手的前後擺動，以球體敲擊球體演奏，是種可以隨身攜帶練習的小樂器。
活動邀請親子家庭圍坐在婆娑的古菩提樹影下，《澳門點雲花園》作品前，參加者將在導師教授下，親手為自己製作一對節奏沙球，並學習其基本玩法；參加者將嘗試在工作坊結束前，以學習到的技巧，配合《澳門點雲花園》的動態影像節奏進行演出，並把節奏沙球帶回家。∷∷Asalato Family Workshop∷∷Host：Dave Wan
Date：2023.11.26
Time：3pm-4:30 pm
Location：Former Iec Long Firecracker Factory
Max # of participants：18（aged 7 or older, 9 pairs of children and parent）Collaborate in crafting Asalato, a traditional West African instrument. Carry rhythm and music wherever you go, creating a sanctuary for your soul.

∷∷聲音冥想體驗坊∷∷導師及表演者：Náv樂隊及澳門節奏民族樂會成員
活動日期：2023.12.3
活動時間：6pm-7pm
活動地點：益隆炮竹廠
名額：上限10人(自備瑜伽墊)在節奏急速的現代社會中，尋找平靜與寧靜的時刻對我們的福祉至關重要。音樂冥想結合了音樂的力量與冥想的正念，創造了一種和諧的實踐方式。通過有意識地與精心選擇的音樂互動，參加者可以進入深度放鬆和內心靜謐的狀態。
參加者亦將有機會在華燈初上的晚上，在經歷聲音冥想的洗滌後，以不同的心靈狀態，欣賞《澳門點雲花園》這件探索人類感觀體驗的數位藝術作品，並與策展團隊現場交流。∷∷Sound Meditation Workshop∷∷Host：Náv (handpan band) & Macao fold music group members
Date：2023.12.3
Time：6pm-7pm
Location：Former Iec Long Firecracker Factory
Max # of participants：10 (please bring your own yoga pad)Combine music and mindful meditation to cultivate harmony. Achieve deep relaxation and inner tranquility through the power of sound.

∷∷世界音樂體驗坊∷∷表演者及導師：Náv樂隊及澳門節奏民族樂會成員
活動日期：2023.12.10
活動時間：3pm-5pm
活動地點：益隆炮竹廠
名額：上限20人在《澳門點雲花園》閉幕之際，我們邀請您展開一次探索與發現的旅程，體驗世界音樂的工作坊及演出，當中涵蓋了全球各地不同地區和文化的多樣音樂遺產。在這個音樂的世界裏，各種文化、傳統和節奏融合在一起，創造出豐富多彩的聲音畫卷，呼應著《澳門點雲花園》所傳達的澳門多彩的植物種類及文化，為觀眾提供迷人而難忘的體驗。∷∷World Music Workshop∷∷Host：Náv (handpand band) and Macao folk music group members
Date：2023.12.10
Time：3pm-5pm
Location：Former Iec Long Firecracker Factory
Max # of participants：20Embark on an auditory exploration of the world. Find solace from daily routines through vibrant and enchanting world music.