參與、冥想、轉化：論當代藝術家的心靈塑造行動

On The Spiritual Transformation Actions of Contemporary Artists

面對自我疏離的社群時代，一些藝術家採取了積極的行動。在本研究中，筆者將討論四位當代藝術家的行動，這些藝術家以參與為形式，在藝術過程中營造一個近似冥想的情境，引導參與者向內連結。這些藝術家規劃的參與過程帶有神秘與禁忌的情境，那是我們日常生活中刻意排除的黑暗，也是文化中的集體潛意識。這樣的藝術情境為參與者打開疆界，並引向未知的領域，參與的每一刻都是新鮮的體驗，如此的體驗有助於自我親密感的產生。這些藝術家的行動在社會空間闢出一塊心靈憩所，以供人們體驗內在深度。參與者可在其中演示、練習、覺察，進而自我形塑。這樣的心靈改造行動曾是波伊斯的藝術理想，他的社會雕塑行動如今因參與式藝術而被擴展、深化。

Facing the age of self-alienation, certain artists have taken proactive steps. This study delves into the actions of five contemporary artists who, through participation, create environments akin to meditative states within their artistic processes, guiding participants towards internal connection. The participation processes curated by these artists delve into the mysterious and taboo, aspects deliberately excluded from our daily lives but representing the collective subconscious. This artistic ambiance breaks down boundaries for participants, leading them into uncharted territories where each moment becomes a fresh experience fostering self-intimacy. These artists’actions carve out sanctuaries for the soul within social spaces, offering people a chance to explore inner depths. Within these spaces, participants can demonstrate, practice, and become more aware, thus shaping their own identities. Such acts of spiritual transformation echo the artistic ideals of Joseph Beuys, whose social sculptural actions are now expanded and deepened through participatory art.