Yu-Kai CHEN often relies on intuition in his creative process, using spontaneous brushstrokes to express his life experiences. As an outdoor enthusiast, he frequently incorporates elements of nature into his work. The dense bushes in the mountains represent the powerlessness of humanity, while the splashing waves and starfish depicted in his paintings evoke an awareness of forces beyond human control. For CHEN, riding the waves is both accidental and exhilarating, capturing the unpredictability and thrill of the experience. He weaves these elements into his memories, creating stories that go beyond the human experience, and invites viewers to interpret and tell these stories in their way.
Through his paintings, CHEN establishes a network of interaction with all living things on Earth, inviting viewers to embark on an adventurous journey. When confronted with the unknown, humans may feel fear or passion, and CHEN manipulates these emotions through his aesthetic choices, sparking a sense of curiosity and excitement as viewers engage with his work.
Education
2013 Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, Chinese Culture University, Taipei, Taiwan
2017 Master's Degree in Arts and Design, National Taipei University of Education, Taipei, Taiwan
Award
2020 Kaohsiung Awards, Judges' List Award
2017 Kaohsiung Awards, Excellence Award
2016 Taoyuan Contemporary Art Award, First prize
Artist-In-Residence
2015 Heiqiaocun Artist Community B-Space, Beijing China
Solo Exhibition
2023 Terrestrial Planet, ASTAR GALLERY, Taipei, Taiwan
2021 Reborn, ASTAR GALLERY, HTC, Taipei, Taiwan
Group Exhibition
2022 ART TAIPEI, ASTAR GALLERY, Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei, Taiwan
2020 Subzoology: 2020 Taiwan Biennial, National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taichung, Taiwan
2019 Increasing Dimensional Consciousness, O-Bank, Taipei, Taiwan
2019 Citizen Art Shanghai, Marriott Shanghai, Shanghai China
2018 Light Trail, Whitestone Gallery, Zhongxiao Space, Taipei, Taiwan
2017 MayBe비B-Space， CAFA International, Beijing, China
2017 Kaohsiung Awards，Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts，Kaohsiung, Taiwan
