The exhibition “The Consciousness Flows Within” was initiated by then Art Director Lee Mei-Ling and curated by then Museum Director Suying Weng. The term “The Consciousness Flows Within” combines the meanings of art and Consciousness, and the curatorial inspiration draws from Sigmund Freud’s (1856–1939) theory of psychodynamics—exploring the flow and transformation among the id, ego, and superego through artistic expression.

The exhibition brings together 14 female artists from Taiwan, China, Japan, Korea, and Malaysia, showcasing 48 works by artists including YUAN Jai(1941~), LEE Chung-Chung(1942~), Sophie CHANG(1944~), Jenny CHEN(1944~),Jun T. LAI (1953-), Ava Pao-shia HSUEH (1956-), Szumin KUO (1964-), ELENG Luluan (1968-), YEE I-Lann (Malaysia, 1971-), Haegue YANG (Korea, 1971-), Chiharu SHIOTA (Japan, 1972-), PENG Wei (China, 1974-), Joyce HO (1983-), and LIAO Chi-Yu (1986-). The artworks are displayed in pairs—artist alongside artwork—and organized into six thematic sections:Flowing with Nature, Trace the Source along the Flow, Sharp is the Writing, and Flowing is the Rhythm, Let It Flow Naturally, Green Floats and Red Flows and Flowing Tales of Antiquity. The titles of these sections are derived from classical texts referencing “flow,” echoing the psychological transitions between levels of consciousness.

Rather than offering fixed answers, “The Consciousness Flows Within” invites viewers to explore how female artists transcend gender boundaries—challenging, transforming, or integrating traditional constraints—to shape distinctive and irreplaceable artistic identities. The exhibition presents not only individual creative journeys but also a visual and psychological exploration of the intertwined currents of art and consciousness.