Taiwan’s New Photography Generation

2011 / 01 / 28 Fri.

2011 / 03 / 20 Sun.

10:00 - 18:00

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About

Contemporary photography has become one of the most prominent trends in the worldwide development of visual arts. The stabilized political and economical environment in Taiwan opened the doors for young photographers to experience firsthand an open society. The impact of the Internet, with its boundlessness and cultural variety, has also become an essential element in their creations. As consequence, the themes and methods of expressions in their works transcend the connotation of traditional photography, allowing them to become part of the developing trends of photography across the world. Each artist is given a stage to showcase their skills and talents.

Taiwan’s New Photography Generation invites thirteen upcoming talents in the field of photography: Chung Shun-Lung, Deng Bo-Reng, Feng Chun-Lan, Sim Chang, Chang Hsiao-Chen, Chen Pin-Hua, Yang Chen-Hao, Chou Chih-Lung, Elaine Lee, Lin Chih-Yu, Chiang Ssu-Hsien, Wang Wan-Yu, and David H. Through their works, the exhibition aims to depict the image perspective of the new era, which goes beyond the traditional and conservative notion of photography held by past generations. The starting point of such transformation and possibilities is marked by the mutual integration between designs, drawings, and digital media technology. This group of creators place great importance in the “expression of individualism,” reflected in their work’s freedom when it comes to process and selection of medium. For them, artworks are projections of personal emotions and attitudes towards life. Different from works that borrow “social events” as theme, the artists of the new generation live in the moment, emphasizing individual will and manifestation of oneself, and actively guiding the audience to become part of a predefined context.

In younger generations, new ideologies and visual breakthroughs inspire diverse appearances of photography. In Taiwan’s development of photography, the popularity of photography is largely due the accessibility of cameras. The integration between life and photography has become a trend: through the Internet, young people can exchange, share experiences in photography and show their own images. It is one of the goals of the exhibition to gather more enthusiast of this new generation of photography, encouraging them to become part of this creative discipline as they live in the mainstream culture. Also, to motivate them into establishing diverse dialogues with today’s complex society, determining the future of Taiwan’s photography, and crafting what it might become the appearance of this new generation of photography.

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Artists

Feng Chun-Lan
Chang Hsiao-Chen
Sim Chang
Chung Shun-Lung
Chen Pin-Hua
Yang Chen-Hao
Chiang Ssu-Hsien
Elaine Lee
Chou Chih-Lung
Deng Bo-Reng
Wang Wan-Yu
Lin Chih-Yu
David H.
H.W Suan

Considering himself as a foolish sinner, though with mercy of God, he has dedicated himself to the mission. He follows His steps and is willing to be the servant of God and everyone. He serves as a pastor at Rhenish Youfu Chruch and also works as amateur artist.

Born in 1971 in Taipei, he studied at the FOTOSOFT Institute of Photography since 1993. During the course from 1996 to 2007, he served as the photo editor for the Cash Box Magazine. From 2007 till now, his own studio, the Chang Hsiao-Chen Photography Studio was formally established. In 2008, he was honorably selected as a qualified candidate for 97-1 Fine Art Exhibition sponsored by the National Culture and Arts Foundation. In 2008, his solo exhibition “Street Scenes” was displayed at TIVAC. In 2009, he joined the 2009 Joint Exhibition, Polaroid-The Final Tour at TIVAC. In 2010, his photographs were displayed at the Taiwan Classic Photography Exhibition held by the Tainan Branch of the Shin Kong Mitsukohsi Department Store. Currently, he is a freelancer with his best endeavoring effort in photography and art creation.

Enjoying taking photos, he has been moving from Taipei to Taichung and studying the art of photography for three years. Among all, he prefers to take human figures for he is fond of being with people. By each single shoot he hopes to express his feeling and to connect himself with the world.

MA at Goldsmiths College of University of London in 2002, he works as an freelance Photographer now. His main concern of art creation is social evolution caused by development of human civilization.

He graduated from National Taiwan University in 2008 and majored in Foreign Language and Literature. His solo exhibitions as followed: “About Taipei” (2004), “Kaleidoscope” (2007). “Stereo Snapshots” (2009), “South Island” (2010), “Afternoon Photographs” (2011); Collective exhibitions: “Nigra sum sed Formosa” (2007), “Plastic Photography” (2009), “Beyond Reality” (2010).

He used to work at International Photographer Magazine and DaAi TV, and is now the adviser of NTU Photo Club. Most of all, he was awarded the best prize from Taipei Poetry Festival and Epson Taiwan Premium Contest. He was invited to the Youth Artists Exhibition in Photo Taipei 2009. Additionally, he is involved in many projects of life education.

Graduated from Soochow University, majored in Business Mathematics, he currently works as an freelance photographer and as a teacher of photography. He participated in many exhibitions: “Homeless” (Tokyo, 2005), “Songs of Rangers”(Taipei, 2005). He was also selected in Taiwan Biennail 2008 (Taichung, 2008) and China Ping Yao International Photography Festival (Pingyao, 2010).

Born in Taiwan, she then studied in Australia for exploring western culture and her own vision. Elaine pursued an education in the arts with the dream for capturing famous scenery of the world. Completing her Bachelor of Arts in Photography at the RMIT, Elaine has already proven her ability and talent through being awarded runner up at Australia Institution of Professional Photographer Student Photographer of The Year.

MA in Interior Design of Chung Yuan Christian University, he is now the leader of Heshi Design Company. He won the first Price of 「The 4th Edition of TICAC 365 Classical Photography」by Taiwan International Visual Art Center. His Artist statement: Thinking about the alienation occurred in our daily life through the process of photography.

Born in Pingdong in 1969, he currently works in media industry. The main themes for his photographic works are fashion and consumerism. He loves to create photographic art and is fascinated by the interconnections and dynamics of people, city and environment.

Born in Taipei in 1987, she graduated from Shih Chien University majored in Communication Design. She was selected in Taipei Arts Awards 2007 and participated in many group exhibitions, such as “The Tradition of the New” in Sakshi Art Gallery, “Room 19” in Kuandu Museum of Fine Arts, “ It Must Be Your Sexy Way” in Aki Gallery. 2009 she published the Album of her Photography titled “Anyone Else But You”.

MA of Media Art of Utrecht School of the Arts in Holland, he lives and works in Taipei, Sydney, Rotterdam, Shanhai and many different cities. His creation focuses on introspection of one’s existence, which is revealed through realistic sections on the age of virtual vision. He won prices of New Photographer and New Photographer of Digital Photography. In 2009 his work “White Soy Sauce” which has so called “Snowy” quality won Takashi Murakami Price in Geisai Taiwan. He was also invited to join the exhibition of Geisai JP #14 in Tokyo and took part in the opening of the exhibition “Finding New Art” in Kaikai KiKi Taipei. His new works “Vanishing Images Series” was invited to join 2010 Art Taipei. The exhibition of four Artists “Sweeping Images” was presented by Cathy Gallery. His artworks were collected by Westland Museum in Holland and private collectors.

MA of Film- Art and Photography, he worked as a Supervisor of an electronics company based on China. Now he is the observer of Art by TAVAC. His research focuses on art and Taiwan relationship.

Graduated from Tokyo Institute of Ploytechnics in 1980, he is now the CEO of Taiwan International Visual Art Center. He works as photographer and curator. The curated exhibitions are followed: “See the Light of the World”(Peiking, Shanghai, 2006), “A Legend of Rose Marie”(Taipei, 2007), “Beyond Reality”(Taipei, 2010). His artworks are collected by Taipei Fine Arts Museum and private collectors.

Artworks

Well Prepared Virgin
The Shepherd Boy David
Dust
Waiting for God
Little Samuel
Peripatetic
Daniel
Elapsed
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