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簽名左下：2019✡ロッカクアヤコ Signed lower left Ayako Rokkaku in Japanese and dated 2019 2006年六角彩子年僅24歲，她參加第九屆GEISAI藝術節，獲頒「後藤明男賞」（Goto Akio Prize）。同年，獨具慧眼口碑極佳的荷蘭德萊夫畫廊（Gallery Delaive），更是積極爭取這位素人藝術家的全球代理權。畫廊安排下，六角彩子於國際舞台上大放異彩，包括巴塞爾Art Basel、邁阿密Art Basel Miami、台北藝博Art Taipei等等，皆有藝術家於公開場合作畫的紀錄。一位徒手赤腳背對著群眾，身旁圍繞顏料、美術用品席地而坐創作的年輕女孩，閒適自若又專注的神情，完成一幅幅色彩明亮細膩天馬行空的女孩畫像。有人將她與奈良美智相比，然而六角的「即興式手繪」與獨有的「女孩氣質」是當代創作難能可貴的特徵。重覆性的圖樣層層疊疊，雲朵、蝴蝶結、小花、動物、骷髏等等，隨機散布於畫面上讓觀者細細發掘。畫中人物無論雙眼圓瞪，或擺手跨步的樣子，不拘小節壞壞的女生顯得可愛。 2019年是六角彩子拍賣市場豐盛的一年。無論是交易量，亦或藝術家整體平均價格，該年度都是以一飛沖天的態勢竄升。從歐洲紅回亞洲，二手交易市場集中在台北、東京、香港，足以了然亞洲藏家對六角彩子的喜愛與重視。同年，六角彩子創作《圓形花園》直徑達一米三，畫面繽紛斑斕，另人目不暇給。如此巨大的圓型畫作，拍賣場上甚為少見。別於藝術家早期畫於瓦楞紙，單一人物特寫的構圖。《圓形花園》的背景精緻繁密，如同春日蘇格蘭荒野，乘著風沐浴暖陽，無邊無際的草嶺野花欣欣向榮。右上方小女孩頂著俏皮馬尾，身穿綠底花洋裝，踢著正步向前，還不忘瞪眼瞧瞧身後爬行的小怪獸，活脫脫調皮可愛的樣子，正是藝術家畫作最代表性的特徵。作品透過藝術家的雙手，蘊含著勇敢、自信與生命力的信念。紛擾的日常中，六角彩子的純真正向，照亮你我生活，使心中充滿歡笑與喜悅。 In 2006, Ayako Rokkaku was only 24 years old when she was awarded the Goto Akio Prize at the 9th GEISAI art fair. In the same year, the reputably tasteful Dutch Gallery Delaive actively fought to represent this talented young artist globally. Under the management of the gallery, Rokkaku shone brightly on the international stage. She has performed live painting at events including Art Basel, Art Basel Miami Beach, and Art Taipei. With her back to the audience, this barefooted young girl sits on the floor, surrounded by paints and art supplies. With a relaxed yet focused expression, she completes brightly colored, complex portraits of a girl drawing from her wild sense of imagination. Some people might compare her to Yoshitomo Nara. But, the improvisational method and girlish innocence in Rokkaku's works are truly unique in contemporary art. She layers repetitive patterns on top of each other. Clouds, bowknots, flowers, animals, and skulls are randomly scattered on the canvas, inviting viewers to explore in detail. Her characters, either with eyes wide open or arms swinging in a stride, show the adorable side of carefree and mischievous girls. In terms of auction, 2019 marks a year of great success for Rokkaku. The trade volume and average price of her works have both skyrocketed. Her success in Europe has sparked the interest of Asian collectors, as can be seen from the fact that the auction markets for her works are primarily in Taipei, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. One of her 2019 works, Untitled, is 1.3 meters long in diameter, and features a dazzling level of color. Such a huge and round painting is rarely seen at auctions. Untitled marks a departure from the single character close-ups on corrugated paper presented in Rokkaku's earlier works. Like the Scottish wilderness during springtime, the background is exquisite and dense with wildflowers on the rolling grass hills blooming in the breeze under the warmth of the sun. In the upper right, there is a gleeful girl with a ponytail wearing a green floral dress. She strides forward, glancing back at the small creature behind her. This adorable, mischievous girl is the epitome of Rokkaku's works. In them, the artist conveys bravery, confidence, and her faith in life. Among the hustle and bustle, Rokkaku's innocence and positivity brings light to our lives, filling our hearts with laughter and joy.
