Toward the Light

Taiwanese sculptor Tim Lee’s solo exhibition Toward the Light presents works that trace the trajectory of human life by projecting the immaterial element of “light” onto the material foundations of stone and wood. Through this exhibition, the artist modulates the cold solidity of stone and the warmth of luminous sources to contemplate the inner darkness faced by contemporary individuals, while illuminating the journey of life that continues quietly forward amid uncertainty. As the title suggests, the exhibition conveys the artist’s message that only when one takes a step toward the light can one begin to recognize the present state of the self and the destination ahead. For the artist, life resembles crossing a dark cave whose end cannot be seen, or climbing a mountain range shrouded in fog. While the primal fear of the unknown may at times bring us to a halt, the artist suggests that encouragement and solidarity from others can serve as meaningful sources of light that illuminate the path forward. The human figures that appear in his works reveal the fragile and ephemeral nature of human existence, while the light surrounding them functions not merely as a visual device but as a symbol of inner strength derived from family, friends, and companions. Stones once left abandoned in a corner have now become the source that guides the artist’s creative journey, and within that journey, light emerges as a metaphor for serenity and hope.