Hu Ching-Chuan’s “Remigrate” (2020) will be featured at “GLUED & SCREWED #21,” a film event organized by the independent collective wysiwyg in The Hague. The screening is scheduled for November 27, 2024, at Filmhuis Den Haag. 

Co-curated by wysiwyg and Indeks, an art platform from Bandung, Indonesia, the program begins with a focus on Indonesian art films and expands to explore unique styles and visual languages in East Asian cinema. It features six works, ranging from animation to experimental documentaries, weaving themes of humor, media, and politics into diverse narratives.

“Remigrate” uses 3D scanning to merge imagery of Huaxin Street, a Myanmar-Chinese community in New Taipei City, Taiwan, with reconstructed spatial coordinates. The work explores the artist’s memories and imagination, reflecting on her mother’s childhood in this diasporic community and its cultural dynamics.

wysiwyg, short for “What You See Is What You Get,” is an organization from The Hague, Netherlands, that creates space for artists with filmmaking practices. Through experimentation with events, programming, and dialogue, wysiwyg strengthens the playful exchange between artists, audiences, and works. By weaving local and international networks, they enhance the position of artists with filmmaking practices in the cinematic landscape.

“Remigrate” is included in the Chi-Wen X MOV Collection.

▍GLUED & SCREWED #21

Date | November 27, 2024, 9:00 PM
Location | Filmhuis Den Haag, The Hague 
More Info | https://filmhuisdenhaag.nl/films/glued-screwed-21

▍Chi-Wen Gallery 20th Anniversary

Established in 2004, Chi-Wen Gallery is thrilled to announce its 20th Anniversary celebration, marking two decades of dedication to the promotion of artist’s film and video. We will commemorate this milestone with exciting new initiatives that pay tribute to our past, celebrate our present, and look forward to a brilliant future.

▍Chi-Wen X MOV Collection

An important first step in supporting our future programming is the establishment of the collaborative MOV Collection. Currently in its formative stage, this curated selection of video art and moving images is being realised through the support and collaboration of artists, galleries, art institutions, and private collectors.

The MOV Collection will feature a wide range of artistic expression, offering a comprehensive view of video art and moving images in East Asia. By bringing together a diversity of works, each piece gains greater recognition and audience reach, enhancing its impact. This compelling combination boosts the collection’s appeal, demonstrating the power of collaboration in the art world.

▍Chi-Wen Gallery Screening Programme

By drawing from the expanding MOV Collection, we are able to create a film and video screening program that showcases a diverse range of innovative works by contemporary artists and filmmakers. Our program explores the dynamic possibilities of moving image, offering viewers a unique opportunity to experience its contemporary artistic expression and visual experimentation.

We believe that video art is a powerful medium for expressing complex ideas and engaging viewers in a deeper understanding of contemporary social and cultural issues. To foster this engagement, we will launch limited-time screening programs in a cinema setting, rather than extended gallery displays. These curated screenings will feature both emerging and established creators across diverse genres and styles. Our aim is to bring together film enthusiasts, art lovers, and the curious, encouraging them to discover new voices, participate in discussions, and connect with a community passionate about film and video art.

▍Chi-Wen Productions

Through the collaborations established with the MOV Collection, we are better equipped to support the production and commissioning of new video works. Chi-Wen Gallery remains committed to assisting artists who work with film and video by providing the resources and production support needed to realize their creative visions through innovative moving images.

▍Chi-Wen AI Innovation

In an era where technology reshapes the landscape of creativity, we are embracing the transformative power of artificial intelligence through an exciting new initiative: “AI Innovation.” Focusing on the burgeoning and sometimes controversial field of AI-generated art, we will spotlight visionary artists who harness technology to expand artistic possibilities. As algorithms become integral to the creative process, we will explore the dynamic intersection of human ingenuity and machine learning, creating a platform for the evolving dialogue between art and AI.

Image: Hu Ching-Chuan, Remigrate (回流), 2020, 3D Scan, Single-channel Video, 4K, Colour, Sound, 7’31”