道行之而成——潘公凯的艺术探索与人生实践

Roads Are Made by Travelers——The Artistic Exploration and Life Practice of Pan Gongkai

作为当代中国美术界一位卓有成就者,潘公凯的艺术探索既涵盖美术创作、理论与教育,又跨界涉足装置与建筑设计,更从艺术领域向社会文化领域拓展,思考中国现代转型的历程与前途,以及中国道路对于人类未来的潜在意义。传统与现代、创作与理论、学术与行政、求知与弘道,在潘公凯这里经由转化性的创造而得以贯通,这来自于完整人格的生命自觉,并体现于坚韧沉着的人生践行。

As one of the most prominent artists in contemporary Chinese artistic circles, Pan Gongkai （潘公凯） has made explorations not only in the creation, theoretical study and education of fine art, but also in the interdisciplinary study of installation design and architectural design. He has further expanded his research from the artistic domain to the socio-cultural domain, thinking profoundly of the progression and future of China＇s modern transformation, and the potential significance of China road to the future of humankind. Through his transformational creation, Pan Gongkai has made breakthroughs in coordinating the relations between tradition and modernity, creation and theory, academics and administration, and knowledge - seeking and adherence to the road one follows, which have resulted from his awareness of life as a man of integrated personality, and have been embodied in his steady and persistent life practice.