【策展人的話 Curators’ Note】
《島嶼影誌——時代的超前記憶術》是藝術家 李銳奮 2022年逝世後的首個大型回顧展，亦是作品年份跨度最大的一次展示。展覽精選超過60件（組）攝影作品，涵蓋1990年代在法國留學期間的作品，以及返澳後的一系列創作。
When the Island Casts Its Shadows is the first major retrospective exhibition since the passing of artist Frank Lei, featuring works that encompass the longest span of his career. This exhibition features more than 60 photographic pieces that trace his artistic journey, from his studies in France during the 1990s to his later works after returning to Macau.
作為澳門當代攝影與實驗藝術的先驅，李銳奮的作品不僅探索影像美學，更對社會現實進行深刻批判與反思。他通過攝影、裝置及跨媒介實踐，挑戰藝術的邊界，並在這座充滿矛盾與變遷的島嶼上，捕捉城市發展中的隱喻與詩意。
在數位攝影還未來臨，影像還未如今日般泛濫的時代，李銳奮已關注攝影在社會上的功能與角色，思考攝影技術與影像生產的關係。影響李銳奮的攝影理論當中蘇珊．桑塔格（Susan Sontag）的批判性思考最為敏銳，她認為攝影對世界認識是局限的，儘管一些攝影作品能激起良心，但最終絕不可能成為倫理認識或政治認識，並且提醒人們：「通過靜止照片而獲得的認識，將永遠是某種濫情，不管是犬儒的還是人道主義的濫情。」不要因攝影自身所具有的那種美化現實的功能，而墮入美學消費主義模式中，這個提醒似乎預視了今日人們對消費影像的樂此不疲。她又指出，因為有這樣的覺察，「自1920年代以來，一些有抱負的攝影師，已穩步地離開抒情性的題材，苦心探索樸素、粗俗以至乏味的素材，使攝影已經在一定程度上修改了對美和醜的定義。」
對當代攝影的批判性思考，使我們避免跌入影像被過度消費的濫觴，更使我們得以辨識與正視每一張照片的意義，尋回與攝影師的連結；讓觀看變得更為慎重，更為自省。也是在這樣的思考當中，李銳奮作出了自己的選擇。他邊走邊看，在瞬間已被決定，衝突已被掩埋，報導被撫平的時代，仍然選擇按下快門。攝影師的凝視，是這個時代中的命運共同體，是共生與消亡的印證，是為歷史寫下的注腳。
As a pioneer of contemporary photography and experimental art in Macau, Frank Lei’s practice was both an exploration of photographic aesthetics and a critical engagement with social realities. Through photography, installation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, he pushed the boundaries of art, capturing the metaphors and poetics of urban development in Macau—an island defined by contradictions and transformation.
Before the advent of digital photography and the overwhelming flood of images, Lei reflected on the function and role of photography in society, as well as the relationship between photographic techniques and image production. He walked and observed, continuing to press the shutter even as moments were predefined, conflicts concealed, and narratives smoothed over.
Roland Barthes stated that photography does not reminisce about the past; rather, it serves as a confirmation and validation of those presences that once existed. The photographer’s gaze stands as a testament to a shared destiny—a symbiosis and demise, a footnote inscribed in history.
【展場簡介 Exhibition Introduction】
本次展覽的主展場設於 東方基金會 地面層展廳，三個展室分別由以下三個角度切入：
The main exhibition hall is located on the ground floor of the Casa Garden and features three rooms that approach the theme from different angles:
疏離中凝視 Gaze in Alienation
以留法時期的《夜深沉》系列為開端，展現李對黑暗與孤寂的幽微凝視；同時展出他回澳後以長片幅拍攝的澳門城市景觀，透露出與時代格格不入的疏離感，以及在快速變遷的都市環境中面對的身分迷失與文化斷裂。
Beginning with the “Deep Night” series from his time in France, this section reveals Lei’s subtle exploration of darkness and solitude. It also showcases panoramic cityscapes of Macau taken after his return, reflecting a sense of alienation in a rapidly changing urban environment.
時間的肌理 Texture of Time
通過馬場區、荔枝碗船廠、橫琴等系列作品，記錄澳門社會變遷中逐漸消失的風景。這些作品展現了李銳奮從個人街頭攝影轉向社會性策展及教學的重心轉變，體現他對社會現實的關注。
Through works from locations such as the Hipódromo and the Lai Chi Vun Shipyards, this section documents landscapes gradually disappearing amid Macau’s social changes. These pieces illustrate Lei’s shift from personal street photography to a focus on social issues and teaching, highlighting his concern for social realities.
島謠 Island Songs
以復刻形式重新展現李銳奮《綿綿不絕的海》（2002）攝影裝置，加上藝術家梁祖賢以李的濕地系列所延伸創作的《數雀仔雀仔飛》裝置作品，生動呈現李在攝影領域的創作實驗與社會實踐。這些看似詩意的影像，以紀錄的方式揭示拍攝對象的「此曾在」，帶出李對自然及地方保育的強烈呼籲，以及人類與非人類生命共存的深切關懷。
This part features a replica of Lei’s “Never-ending Sea” photographic installation and a new piece by artist Joein Leong, incorporating Lei’s wetland slides photography. These seemingly poetic images reveal the “was” of the subjects captured, showcasing Lei’s strong advocacy for nature and local conservation, as well as a deep concern for the coexistence of human and non-human lives.
【平行展及延伸活動 Parallel exhibitions & Public Programs】
展覽平行展之一「邊走邊看－外圍展」位於多個具本地特色的書店、咖啡室等空間，以展示更多李銳奮「邊走邊看」的作品，這些空間包括邊度有書、井井三一繪本書屋、方言社、Folkoffee、Ajar Tea House、Mico Bar、Lotus Art Space 和Bookand等，有些位於李銳奮生前常到訪的街區，有些則是本地新興的另類空間，引領觀眾到訪城市不同富特色的角落。
展覽的平行展之二「攝影家李銳奮個人藏書展」位於方言社攝影圖書室，由方言社主理人之一Alan Ieon策劃。展出最新收錄的李銳奮系列藏書。這些書籍展示了李的藝術思考與關注的攝影理論，讓觀眾深入了解他在影像創作中的影響與探索。
其他延伸活動還包括另類茶檔、街拍導賞團、藍曬影像製作親子工作坊等，以不同形式的活動，延續李銳奮的跨界實踐與藝術普及理念。
During the exhibition, two parallel exhibitions will also take place. The first, Roaming Gaze: On the Fringe, is hosted in various local bookstores and cafes, showcasing more of Lei’s “Roaming Gaze” works in spaces such as “Pin-to Livros,” “Júbilo 31 Books,” and others. Some of these locations are neighborhoods frequented by Lei, while others are emerging alternative spaces, guiding audiences to unique corners of the city.
The second parallel exhibition, Artist Bookcase – Frank Lei: Through the Pages, is curated by Alan Ieon at the Dialect Photo Library. It features a newly compiled collection of Lei’s books that reflect his artistic thinking and photographic theories, allowing viewers to delve deeper into his influences and explorations in image creation.
Additional activities include alternative tea stalls, urban photo walks, and cyanotype photography workshops for families, all aimed at continuing Lei’s cross-disciplinary practices and ideals of art dissemination.
【主辦介紹 About Organizer】
風盒子社區藝術發展協會 致力於以文化藝術語言講述城市的歷史與變遷，關注挖掘、保存及展現本地受忽視的文化和藝術創作。
自李銳奮先生於2022年去世後，協會積極參與整理其遺留的攝影作品及文獻，希望通過此次展覽向公眾展示有關成果。李銳奮先生遺下作品數量多不勝數，惟生前較少公開展示，是次展覽亦僅能展示當中少部份內容，望公眾能更好地認識這位澳門的攝影師。
The Artistry of Wind Box Community Development Association is dedicated to narrating the history and changes of the city through cultural and artistic language, focusing on excavating, preserving, and showcasing overlooked local culture and artistic creation.
Since Frank Lei’s passing in 2022, the association has actively worked to organize his remaining photographic works and documents, aiming to present these to the public through this exhibition. Although the number of works left by Lei is extensive, they were rarely publicly exhibited during his lifetime, and this exhibition can only display a small portion, hoping to enhance public understanding of this Macau photographer.
《島嶼影誌——時代的超前記憶術》是對李銳奮藝術生涯的回顧，亦是一次對當代藝術社會角色的反思。李的作品在詩意與批判之間游走，既捕捉澳門的獨特韻律，也揭示在全球化與城市化進程中各種人為的破壞。通過影像，他詰問城市發展中的記憶與遺忘、自然與開發之間的張力，以低迴卻振耳欲聾的方式，言說這座他一直惦記的島嶼。
When the Island Casts Its Shadows serves as a retrospective of Frank Lei’s artistic career and a reflection on the role of contemporary art in society. His works navigate between poetry and critique, capturing Macau’s unique rhythms while revealing the various human-made destructions amid globalization and urbanization. Through these images, he interrogates the tensions between memory and forgetfulness, nature and development, speaking in a quiet yet resonant voice about the island he has always cherished.
策展人 Curators
林小雯 Lam Sio Man、祖研良 Cho Ian Leong、李銳俊 Jane Lei