a fixed sequence, echoing the generative nature of exhibition concepts and artistic practices.
As a curator, I hope to raise a simple yet consistently important question through this exhibition: how can we reclaim unnamed spaces in a world that is constantly being defined? Can these works help us rethink the relationships between systems, identity, technology, and the environment? More importantly, in a highly uncertain era, can art become a new way of connection and a new system of imagination? There are no definitive answers to these questions, but precisely because of this, they deserve to be continuously discussed and re-questioned through art. Last but not least, I would like to thank all the artists who submitted their works for this exhibition, which allowed the judges and me to see how brilliant their ideas and perspectives are. I would also like to congratulate all the selected artists for their unique and resilient voices, which clearly articulate the ‘undefined’ state that the exhibition attempts to explore. They integrate their works, experiences, and complex feelings into this constantly evolving narrative; it is their voices that allow us to touch those faint but crucial energies from the edges, from cracks, from unnamed places. They also make ‘EVOL’ truly an ongoing evolution, rather than a concept that solidifies after being named. I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to the ArtEvol 2025 Committee for their professional support and diligent work during the selection and preparation process of this exhibition. I am especially grateful to the committee members Carey Young, Kaori Homma, Maggie Roberts, Rui Gonçalves Cepeda, and Sin Park, who were present to support the exhibition, allowing for further communication and discussion of the exhibition. I am particularly thankful to Rui for his generous support. During the selection stage, we had in-depth discussions every week about the exhibition concept and selection of works, which benefited us greatly. Meanwhile, during this five-year curatorial journey of ‘ArtEvol’ development, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Joe Richards, co-curator of ART COLLECTIVE: From the One to the Many , for planning the ART COLLECTIVE: From the One to the Many exhibition with me at the Saatchi Gallery in 2024. Thank you for providing many special insights and ongoing support throughout this journey, which is an important reason why I am able to continue practising. I also deeply appreciate all the colleagues in the curatorial team and all the staff of the London Art Collective for their support of every exhibition. They worked alongside me through countless late-night revisions, meetings, and space planning, making this exhibition truly a reality. Finally, I would like to thank the institutions, partners, and friends who provided support during the preparation process. Special thanks go to the Saatchi Gallery for their continual support of LAC. It is their support that made this work possible and allowed all ideas that are still in the process of being formed to ultimately find a way to present themselves.
May this catalogue and exhibition give back to all those involved: not with results, but with the dialogue they continue to inspire.
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