道生万物：傅榆翔‘金牛祥云’雕塑的跨文化哲学探索

撰文/ 李隆湟

摘要

艺术作为文化的载体，不仅承载着民族的精神内核，更通过形象的表达跨越文化的鸿沟。傅榆翔的“金牛祥云”雕塑系列以道家哲学中的“道生一，一生二，二生三，三生万物”为核心理念，呈现出东西方哲学交融的艺术语言。本文将从作品的文化意象、形式美感与跨文化内涵出发，探讨傅榆翔如何通过雕塑在中外文化间架设对话的桥梁。

一、作品概述与文化内涵

傅榆翔的“金牛祥云”系列以金属材质和现代雕塑形式构建了一个视觉与哲学并存的艺术世界。从视觉上看，雕塑的金色牛身象征力量与生机，祥云则承载了中华文化中“祥瑞”与“天人合一”的意象；从哲学角度看，作品以牛为主体，体现大自然与生命力的和谐，并通过“金牛”的动态姿态，寓意道家哲学中的“生生不息”。

在道家思想中，“一生二”代表对立与平衡，“二生三”体现动态的生成性，“三生万物”则标志着世界的繁盛。傅榆翔将这一概念外化为雕塑的三个阶段：第一层“牛”象征“起源”，牛在云端伫立，仿佛静待生成；第二层“云”象征“交融”，牛与云之间的关系融合了这一哲学概念；第三层“山”则是“创造与汇聚”，它蕴含着自然万物的无限生机与可能性。整个作品的上下三部分，超越了时间和空间的局限，为东西方哲学提供了新的解读框架。

二、艺术形式与审美哲学的中外对话

形式语言的跨文化表达：雕塑以流线型设计结合镂空装饰，将传统文化中的“留白”艺术融入现代雕塑的工业美感。金属的坚硬与云的柔软形成鲜明对比，既体现了东方哲学中阴阳调和的思想，也迎合了西方雕塑对物质与空间关系的探索。从米开朗基罗的雕塑到亨利·摩尔的作品，西方雕塑注重人体与自然的联系，而傅榆翔的雕塑则进一步将“自然”作为灵感来源，打破了纯粹对形体的陶醉和迷恋。

中西审美理念的平衡：东方艺术重视意境，傅榆翔通过金牛与祥云，构建了一个可意会却不可言传的图腾式景观，让观者在欣赏中感受哲学思辨。而西方现代艺术强调观者参与，傅榆翔的作品通过牛的动态与大尺度山川场景的互动，让雕塑成为人与自然对话的媒介。这种融合为中西艺术提供了新路径，即在视觉形式上吸收西方现代艺术的多样性，同时保留东方哲学的内在精神。

三、跨文化哲学与艺术创新

东西方哲学的结合：在中国哲学中，道家思想注重天、地、人三者的统一，傅榆翔通过“云”（天）、“牛”（地）和“人”（观者）的关系，展示了这一理念。而在西方哲学中，尼采的“超人”理论与力量美学也可以从金牛的强健姿态中找到共鸣。傅榆翔通过跨文化的视觉语言，将两种哲学融为一体，既保留了道家的包容性，又展现了西方对个体价值的强调。

全球化语境中的艺术传承：傅榆翔的雕塑不仅传承了传统文化，也回应了全球化时代艺术语言的挑战。在全球化语境中，文化交流越来越多样化，傅榆翔通过雕塑表达的“共生”理念，为当代艺术提供了文化互鉴的新思路。无论是东方观者还是西方观者，都能从中找到熟悉的文化元素，同时感受到不同文化的碰撞与融合。

​四、结语：文化交融与未来展望

傅榆翔的“金牛祥云”系列不仅是对传统哲学的艺术化表达，更是一次深刻的跨文化尝试。通过将东方的哲学观念与西方的形式语言结合，他为艺术创造了一个兼具本土性与全球性的范式。未来，在全球文化交流日益密切的背景下，傅榆翔的作品将激发更多艺术家思考如何在多元文化中找到平衡，并以艺术为桥梁推动人类共同的美学追求。

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The Dao Gives Birth to All Things: A Cross-Cultural Philosophical Exploration of Fu Yuxiang's ‘Golden Ox and Auspicious Clouds’ Sculpture

Written by: Li Longhuang

Abstract

Art, as the carrier of culture, not only embodies the spiritual essence of a nation but also bridges cultural divides through visual expression. Fu Yuxiang's "Golden Ox and Auspicious Clouds" sculpture series is based on the core concept of Daoist philosophy: "Dao produces one, one produces two, two produces three, and three produces all things," presenting a fusion of Eastern and Western philosophical languages in art. This article will explore how Fu Yuxiang uses sculpture to create a dialogue between Chinese and foreign cultures, examining the work's cultural imagery, formal aesthetics, and cross-cultural connotations.

I. Work Overview and Cultural Connotations

Fu Yuxiang's "Golden Ox and Auspicious Clouds" series utilizes metal materials and modern sculptural forms to construct an artistic world that intertwines visual aesthetics with philosophical ideas. Visually, the golden ox symbolizes strength and vitality, while the auspicious clouds carry the meanings of "good fortune" and "harmony between heaven and man" in Chinese culture. From a philosophical perspective, the sculpture’s central ox represents the harmony between nature and life force, and the dynamic posture of the "Golden Ox" conveys the Daoist idea of "endless generation."

In Daoist thought, "one produces two" represents opposites and balance, "two produces three" signifies dynamic generation, and "three produces all things" marks the flourishing of the world. Fu Yuxiang externalizes this concept through three stages in the sculpture: the first layer, the "ox," symbolizes "origin," as the ox stands on the clouds, seemingly awaiting creation; the second layer, the "clouds," symbolizes "fusion," blending the relationship between the ox and the clouds; the third layer, the "mountain," represents "creation and gathering," symbolizing the infinite vitality and possibilities of nature. The three-tiered structure of the sculpture transcends the limitations of time and space, providing a new interpretative framework for both Eastern and Western philosophies.

II. Artistic Form and Aesthetic Philosophy in Cross-Cultural Dialogue

Cross-Cultural Expression through Formal Language: The sculpture combines streamlined design with hollowed-out decorations, integrating the traditional Chinese art of "empty space" into the modern industrial aesthetics of sculpture. The contrast between the hardness of the metal and the softness of the clouds vividly represents the Eastern philosophical idea of Yin and Yang harmony while also aligning with the Western exploration of material and spatial relationships in sculpture. From Michelangelo’s sculptures to the works of Henry Moore, Western sculpture has focused on the connection between the human body and nature, while Fu Yuxiang’s work further uses "nature" as an inspirational source, breaking away from a purely physical fascination with form.

Balancing Eastern and Western Aesthetic Concepts: Eastern art emphasizes the concept of "mood" or "atmosphere," and Fu Yuxiang creates a totemic landscape through the golden ox and auspicious clouds, allowing viewers to experience philosophical reflection through visual contemplation. Western modern art, on the other hand, emphasizes viewer participation, and Fu Yuxiang’s sculpture engages the viewer by interacting with the dynamic cow and large-scale mountain scenes, turning the sculpture into a medium for dialogue between humanity and nature. This fusion provides a new path for the dialogue between Eastern and Western art, absorbing the diversity of Western modern art while retaining the inherent spirit of Eastern philosophy.

III. Cross-Cultural Philosophy and Artistic Innovation

Fusion of Eastern and Western Philosophies: In Chinese philosophy, Daoist thought stresses the unity of heaven, earth, and humanity. Fu Yuxiang demonstrates this concept through the relationship between "cloud" (heaven), "ox" (earth), and "human" (the viewer). In Western philosophy, Nietzsche's "Übermensch" theory and aesthetics of power resonate with the strong posture of the golden ox. Fu Yuxiang blends these two philosophical traditions into a unified visual language, preserving Daoism’s inclusivity while also reflecting Western emphasis on individual value.

Artistic Heritage in the Context of Globalization: Fu Yuxiang’s sculptures not only inherit traditional cultural elements but also address the challenges of artistic language in the age of globalization. As cultural exchanges become increasingly diverse in the globalized world, Fu Yuxiang’s sculptures, expressing a concept of "symbiosis," offer a new perspective for cultural exchange in contemporary art. Both Eastern and Western viewers can find familiar cultural elements in his works, while also experiencing the collision and fusion of different cultures.

IV. Conclusion: Cultural Integration and Future Outlook

Fu Yuxiang’s "Golden Ox and Auspicious Clouds" series is not only an artistic expression of traditional philosophy but also a profound cross-cultural attempt. By combining Eastern philosophical concepts with Western formal language, he has created a paradigm that is both local and global. In the context of increasingly close global cultural exchanges, Fu Yuxiang’s works will inspire more artists to explore how to strike a balance in a multicultural world and use art as a bridge to promote a shared aesthetic pursuit for humanity.

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December 15, 2024.