《Mr.Duck-新文化遗产》2022局部Detail of “Mr. Duck - New Cultural Heritage”， 2022

　　现代社会处在一个多元文化交融、科技化持续发展的时代中，我们发现身边出现了一种无法忽视的同质化趋势。在这个信息爆炸的时代里，数之不尽的新闻和信息以令人瞠目的速度通过互联网传播开来，全球人们得以触及相同的信息，形成类似的观点，熟悉同样的行为模式，生活方式也因此逐渐显现出趋同的迹象。艺术家赖俊杰在其Mr.Duck系列作品中以独特而引人深思的视角向观者揭示了这种现象。

　　Modern society is situated in an era where multicultural intermingling and technological development are ongoing. We‘ve noticed an undeniable trend of homogenization emerging around us. In this age of information explosion， a staggering amount of news and information is disseminated through the internet at a breathtaking pace. This allows people globally to access the same information， form similar opinions， become familiar with identical behavior patterns， and gradually demonstrate a convergence in lifestyle. In his Mr. Duck series， artist Lai Junjie presents this phenomenon to his audience from a unique and thought-provoking perspective.

《Mr.Duck-新文化遗产》2022局部Detail of “Mr. Duck - New Cultural Heritage”， 2022

　　艺术家将东西方经典雕塑作品中的人物头部替换为鸭头，以一种调侃的方式，巧妙地向大众展示了全球化时代下多元文化之间的交融和互动的结果：看似丰富多样的表现形式和内容，却可能带来文化同质化的问题。因为在大规模、广泛的文化交流和交融的过程中，往往主流或者强势文化会作为主导得以加强传播，导致原有的文化特色和个性被淡化，表现出一种同质化趋势。在这一过程中，我们似乎看到了一种集体行为的兴起，集体无意识的力量在悄然作用，引导我们重新思考个体身份在社会同质化影响下的变迁。

　　The artist replaces the heads of figures in classic Western and Eastern sculptures with duck heads， humorously demonstrating the result of cultural exchange and interaction in the era of globalization. Despite a seemingly diverse range of forms and content， it may lead to the issue of cultural homogenization. During the process of extensive cultural interaction and fusion， the mainstream or dominant culture often takes the lead， resulting in the dilution of original cultural features and individuality， leading to a trend towards homogenization. In this process， we seem to observe a rise in collective behavior， where the power of the collective unconscious subtly influences us， prompting us to reevaluate the transformation of individual identity under the influence of social homogenization.

《Mr.Duck-相拥》2022“Mr. Duck - Embrace”， 2022

　　在网络全球化的趋势下，个体被吸纳到一种大众文化之中，而这种文化具有强大的同化力量。然而，这种集体行为和同质化的趋势是否导致了真正意义的个人的独立性和独特性的丧失？这是一个重要的社会学问题。赖俊杰的作品，以鸭头人的形象暗示了这种同质化的趋势，启示着我们去思考这一深刻的问题。

　　Under the trends of globalization and digitalization， individuals are absorbed into a mass culture that possesses a powerful assimilative force. However， does this collective behavior and trend towards homogenization lead to a real loss of individual independence and uniqueness？ This is a crucial sociological question. Lai Junjie’s works， symbolizing this trend of homogenization with the image of Mr. Duck， invite us to contemplate this profound question.

《MR.DUCK地铁1》“MR.DUCK Subway 1”

　　此外，每个鸭头人都在握着手中那个看不见的“东西”，并且所有的鸭头人都注视着手中的这个“东西”，这个无形的“东西”或许是手中放不下的执念，又或许是在暗示着科技对我们生活的渗透和影响。在数字化和信息化的背景下，我们的生活、习惯和思考方式都被科技深度塑造和改变。我们的社交模式、生活节奏、认知习惯等等，都趋向于一种同质化，这也引发了从哲学角度来看待这个问题的必要。

　　Moreover， each ‘duck-headed’ person clutches an invisible “something” in their hands， and in each set of works， they are all staring at this “something.” This invisible “something” could represent a stubborn fixation or hint at the permeation and influence of technology in our lives. Against the backdrop of digitalization and informatization， our lives， habits， and ways of thinking are all profoundly shaped and changed by technology. Our social modes， life rhythms， cognitive habits， etc.， are all gravitating towards homogeneity， prompting the need to view this issue from a philosophical     perspective.

《MR.DUCK-新哀悼基督》“MR.DUCK - New Mourning Christ”

　　细细的品读这系列作品，将引发观者对人性和自由意志的深入思考。如果我们都变成了握着手机、低头沉浸在虚拟世界中的鸭头人，那么我们还剩多少真实的自我？我们的行为和思考是否还是自由的，还是被信息技术和大众文化的力量所操纵？

　　A thorough reading of this series of works will lead viewers to deep reflections on human nature and free will. If we all become ‘duck-headed’ people immersed in the virtual world， clutching our mobile phones， then how much of our real selves is left？ Are our actions and thoughts still free， or are they controlled by the power of information technology and mass culture？

​《MR.DUCK-年夜饭》“MR.DUCK - New Year‘s Eve Dinner”

　　在这个全球化和科技化的时代，我们需要时刻警醒，反思同质化带来的影响。在赖俊杰的MR.DUCK系列作品中，我们看到了这个时代的真实写照，也看到了艺术家对于同质化问题的深度反思。他的作品，是对当代社会的一种敏锐的观察和独到的解读，也是一种对于文化多样性和精神自由的维护和呼唤。

　　In this era of globalization and technological advancement， we need to be constantly vigilant and reflect on the impact of homogenization. In Lai Junjie’s MR.DUCK series， we see a true portrayal of this era and the artist‘s profound reflection on the issue of homogenization. His works represent a keen observation and unique interpretation of contemporary society， as well as a call for the preservation of cultural diversity and spiritual freedom.

　　曾毅Zeng Yi/文

　　中国著名策展人、山东工艺美术学院资深教授

　　Renowned Chinese Curator， Senior Professor at Shandong University of Arts and Crafts

　　佛罗伦萨美术学院荣誉院士

　　Honorary Academician of Florence Academy of Fine Arts