/ 《Have You Been There?》

—— The present forum is an artwork's introduction of the exhibition 《Echoes of All The Flowers》 ——


《Have You Been There?》

HUSH X Lee Chi



Have You Been There? is a mixed media installation co-created by singer-songwriter HUSH and artist Lee Chi. To commemorate an old mango tree in front of his home, HUSH wrote this song in his usual tender style informed by touching emotions, perhaps as a way to cherish the memory of having the mango tree as a companion when growing up, to make the mango tree a symbol of “home,” or to convey his nostalgia for the good old days. Lee Chi uses plants to depict the disappearing tree in the installation, recreating the silhouette of the mango tree in the space. Moreover, he incorporates other plants to produce organ-like tissues without external skin, displaying their incompleteness to the viewers. The connection between a refrigerator and plants also responds to the fact that sometimes people’s solutions are methods of involuntariness that can only preserve beautiful things temporarily. Therefore, one can only imagine the original form and appearance of the disappeared tree based on the constructed silhouette.


The meaning of the tree lies in the memory of growing up. People, things and events around us have always quietly entered our memory in daily life. Therefore, when they finally disappear some day, we feel sad, helpless and despondent; however, our feelings, like that old mango tree, have taken roots deep within us, occasionally dancing with the wind and causing ripples in our hearts.

※ Precaution in the Exhibition : To maintain the best display of the works in the refrigerator, please do not open it. Please be reminded that since the earphones are hanging, gently put them back in the original place after listening to avoid the danger caused by excessive swinging.


Provided by MoCA Taipei