KAI'S Gallery 凱奧藝術

"Are the lives of animals not lives too?"
This anguished question came from a veterinarian who, overwhelmed by public pressure over animal euthanasia policies, ultimately took her own life. Her passing pierced my heart, forcing me to confront the importance of animal lives. How could compassion for life demand repayment with another precious life?
My parents kept dogs for years. After over a decade of companionship, each loss left my mother heartbroken. When our Great Dane saved my father's life, we truly understood—every parting is unforgettable. Since then, we've chosen not to keep dogs, unable to bear that pain again.
My mother says, "They are bodhisattvas, and I merely accompany them." Without deep connections from past lives, who would offer such unconditional love? This may be life's most beautiful bond—silently protecting one another, accompanying each other without regret.
I've written thousands of articles, yet never has writing felt this heavy. Curating this exhibition demanded more than goodwill—it required countless tears. When I interviewed Brother Yang Huai-min in Yilan, I couldn't look into his tear-filled eyes, turning away to wipe my own tears.
I never imagined someone like Brother Yang existed—willing to give everything for injured and disabled animals. When he called those nestling close—"Sister wagging her tail despite losing a limb, Brother nuzzling with his blind face, Little Brother enduring tumour pain, Auntie with skin conditions longing for touch..."—those scenes remain vivid in my mind.
What moves Brother Yang is their silent yet immense "sincerity and hope" when awaiting rescue. Behind this hope lies unspeakable suffering. They don't understand abandonment, learning only fear. Each faltering step is a humble yearning for survival. Their eyes hold trauma, yet with gentle approach, they choose to trust again. With nothing to offer, they display courage through incomplete bodies, expressing gratitude with gentle licks. This contrast between trauma and resilience breaks hearts most.
This exhibition's reach is limited, but we hope to invite kind people like you to help these silent lives. Though they have no language, through their vulnerable existence, they teach us sincerity and courage.
This love needs more people to protect it. We sincerely invite you to contribute through charity art sales, purchases, or donations, so this love may be passed on, allowing these animals to feel humanity's warmest response.

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