“‘Ties (繫)’ embodies a distinctive artistry that intricately weaves threads or ropes together, forming knots, serving both functional and ornamental purposes.

This act also symbolizes the profound longing we hold in our hearts for someone or something special, much like an imperceptible thread tightly connecting us to that entity, fostering an intangible and delicate emotional bond.

In the classic tale of The Little Prince, amidst a garden blooming with countless roses, it is the one rose the little prince tends to that holds irreplaceable significance to him. As the fox in the story aptly puts it: ‘The golden wheat brings forth the memory of your hair, and I am enchanted by the whispers of the wind in the wheat fields.’ This connection of the heart is precisely what we aim to convey to our audience.

In the Taipei exhibition of fxhash 2.0, artists have utilized digital means to unlock their ongoing emotional attachment to specific subjects that reside deeply within their hearts. Through their unique artistic expressions employing diverse programming languages, they have beautifully showcased the rich connotations and diverse states of ‘Ties (繫).’ Their individual attachments give rise to distinctly blossoming roses, each with its own unique essence.

Through the weaving of code, these generative artists articulate their innermost thoughts, inviting us to explore a myriad of emotions. Through this exploration, we come to witness richer interpretations of bonds, connections, and yearning, thereby experiencing the strength of ‘Ties (繫)’ and the profound emotional connections in a tender and deeply resonant manner.”