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Journeys to Pamir Mountains – Yan Yaya Solo Exhibition
Exhibition Date: 11th May - 10th Jun 2007
Overview
YanYaYa Preface
The Power and Strength that Melt my Heart
In 1987, I first set foot on the Pamir Mountains, up to now, I have spent fifteen summers and winters there. The Pamirs is always bright and colourful, the clear and navy blue sky is accompanied with a unique smell in the air. Although everywhere we lay our eyes on is impoverished and desolate, and the weather is sometimes dreadful; if we are not cautious enough, we will lose our lives easily. Yet to me, the Pamirs is a place that I yearned for and where my soul peacefully rests. It is an irreplaceable holy land, and means more than painting to me.
Twenty years ago one summer, I stood on top of the castle remains in Tashikuergan, which had a history of more than a thousand years. When I looked down, what touched me initially were the peculiar topography, floating colours and the dazzling sunshine in the mountains. Under the broad daylight, all figures and cultural landscapes became elements and languages in my paintings. Through the years, I visited the Pamirs many times, but I was not contented to being a tourist or an observer. For me and the Tajike clansmen, each time our eyes met, we could read into each others’ minds without exchanging words.
I was unable to express what I learned from them through my paintings. The deep affection found in their eyes was rare in this materialistic and secular world, and so was their true friendship. I had come across many of them, though only briefly; memories of my encounters often bring tears to my eyes …Each time when I returned from the tranquil mountains to the bustling city, I could still feel their strong existence. Their simplicity, sincerity, uniqueness and special characters …
I once mentioned that I had a great passion and love for art; but now I have to say that I have a great passion and love for life––I can even feel the existence of my soul! Art serves no more than a media, what we express depends very much on our perception and understanding of the nature of life. This is the same as what the Tajike clansmen had shown me and in certain ways, I had been transformed by them. Such power and strength are the major source and inspiration of art––extremely useful for my entire life.
I would like to say, thank you Pamir Mountains!
I am indeed thankful to life!
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