Review of Arts and Humanities

Through the Medium of Time: Re-exploring the Creative Concept and Practice of Tehching Hsieh's Performance Art
Peng Taiqi

Abstract
Tehching Hsieh's six durative performance art pieces are interconnected through the thread of time, forming a cohesive body of work. The expression of "consuming time" in his art makes it an integral part of life, establishing Tehching Hsieh's distinctive artistic creation. An analysis of the temporal metaphors in Hsieh's work can help us reflect on the philosophy of time from the artist's perspective, explore certain attributes of experiencing time, and gain inspiration for artistic creation. The author reflects on the metaphors derived from Tehching Hsieh's performance art, such as "I am a prisoner," "Time is a prison," "I am a wanderer," and "Time in space," analyzing these philosophical thoughts in the context of the AI era. The interpretation of these thoughts is expanded, and the author responds with digital generative art.

Full Text: PDF     DOI: 10.15640/rah.v12n1a1