Ooe first introduced himself to the world with his self-portrait paintings and drawings. In 2007, he began to create sculptures of school boys wearing gym uniform.
Aimed to connect present and past feelings, his works are deliberately stripped of any unnecessary information so that their simplicity may allow the audience to appreciate them without preconceptions. Thus, the subject of the work changes along with the audience. Ooe explains, “In my creation process, I always... think of the relationship between myself, my works and audience… However, I don’t want to convey my concept directly. I hope the audience thinks and understands [it].... freely through the communication with my works.”
Asana is a Taiwanese yoga apparel brand that embodies “MIT (Made in Taiwan)” products. All of its clothing uses specialty fabrics enhanced with 3D cuts styled in a simplistic way. “Asana” is the Sanskrit word for a method of posture. With a lotus logo symbolizing rebirth via yoga, asana’s spirit embraces yoga practice as not just on a yoga mat. It is a lifestyle where people may learn to take a breath, slow down, and enjoy tranquility. |