Francis Bacon famously said, "An illustrational form tells you through the intelligence immediately what the form was about, whereas a non-illustrational form worked first upon sensation and then leaked slowly back into the fact." The show acknowledged the tendency to rely predominantly on visual perception, potentially overshadowing other sensory experiences. Visitors were encouraged to recall tactile memories from their childhood, such as running fingers through dewy grass or sinking feet into warm sand, and to rekindle the joy of playing with mud or experiencing rain.
By exploring the textures, surfaces, and materials of the artworks, the exhibition created a space for immersive, multisensory experiences. A key objective was to illuminate how artists engage with materials as facilitators, akin to a director guiding actors to fulfill specific roles.
This exhibition offered viewers an opportunity to become integral to the artistic process, transcending mere visual appreciation to empathize with the creators. The curated dialogue between artworks underscored the significance of materiality, inviting a deeper understanding of each piece both individually and in relation to others. This show remains a noteworthy exploration of sensory perception in art.
