填海造地是一種海洋城市建設活動，這不僅會改變海岸線的形態，還會對原有的生態結構、環境面貌和城市文化產生長遠的影響。這場展覽將帶領觀眾進入一個充滿神話與現實交織的世界，從全新的視角探討人類與自然的關係。來自杭州的年輕藝術家劉毅今年已兩次前往澳門進行駐地研究，以澳門海洋文化為切入點，通過影像裝置、繪畫等多種藝術形式，以富有創意和啟發性的視角，進行了有關自然生態、古代神話和人類學等多維度視角的對話。海洋文明是一種古老而神秘的文明形態，最早反映在古代神話和傳說中。這些神話和傳說是人們對自然和社會形式的幻想，是一種不自覺的藝術創作方式，也反映出人類對自然的敬畏之情。劉毅的作品通過十五個神話故事和傳說，從珊瑚女孩到海洋守護者，將人類與自然緊密聯繫在一起。這些故事從古代神話中敬畏自然、尋求和諧共生的精神，到現代科技的發展帶來的對自然的控制慾望，呈現了人與自然之間微妙的關係。同時，藝術家也對澳門的城市歷史、文化及身份認同等方面進行了深入思考，希望觀眾在欣賞作品的同時思考人類在自然界的角色與責任，以及對人類終極的情感歸屬的思考。大家都希望在城市發展與保育之間尋找平衡點。
As a type of human activity for development, which will not only land reclamation alters the shape of coastlines, but also has a profound impact on the existing ecological structure and environment as well as the landscape and culture of a city. This exhibition leads the audience into a world of mythology and reality. A brand new perspective is utilized to examine the relationship between humans and nature. Hangzhou artist Liu Yi has been to Macao twice for resident research in 2023, she uses the entry point of Macao’s marine culture, with a creative and inspirational perspective, alongside multiple art forms like video installations and painting, explores multi-dimensional perspectives of natural ecology, ancient mythology and anthropology.
As a form of civilization, maritime civilization first emerged in the myths and legends of ancestors, which are people’s fantasies about nature and social forms, also are an unconscious way of artistic creation, and also reflect people’s awe of nature. The works of Liu Yi are based on 15 myths and legends concerning various characters from coral girls to the ocean guardian. These tales closely link humans to the ocean, from the reverence for nature and the search for harmony and coexistence in the ancient mythology, to the desires of controlling nature due to the development of modern technology, Liu’s works underscore the subtle relationship between humans and nature. Moreover, the artist also has in-depth reflection on the urban history, culture and identity of Macao. The artist hopes that the audience will consider the role and responsibilities of humans in nature when appreciating the works, and mull over the ultimate emotional belonging of humans. We all hope to strike a balance between urban development and conservation.
生命之力 布面丙烯 120*150cm 2023 
塔卡夫巨人 布面丙烯 33*20.5cm 
心中所想 布面丙烯 80*120cm 2023
隨着社會的改變，人們對海洋的觀感亦有所變化，填海造地是一種海洋城市建設活動，這不僅會改變海岸線的形態，還會對原有的生態結構、環境面貌和城市文化產生長遠的影響，海洋作為人類認知的客體，始終是隨著人類的認知而產生不同的面相的。
綜觀澳門，福建的媽祖、四川的二郎神、北方及中原的北帝……一個個異地海神齊聚濠江，並在此落地生根。當中的內涵豐富而有趣。除了暗暗透露澳門過去是個海洋城市外，更訴說了另一層的互動關係。
以澳門填海為主題，编写十五個神話故事和傳說，從珊瑚女孩到海洋守護者，將人類與自然緊密聯繫在一起。作品通過這些故事從古代神話中敬畏自然、尋求和諧共生的精神，到現代科技的發展帶來的對自然的控制慾望，呈現了人與自然之間微妙的關係。
帶領觀眾走進一個充滿神話與現實交織的世界，以全新的視角審視人類與自然的關系，展覽不僅是一次對填海現象的探討，更是一場關於生態、哲學、人類學等多維視角的對話。
