The 2023 ART FUTURE Art Fair is now in full swing at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Taipei's Xinyi District. ART FUTURE combines the format of a contemporary art fair with international awards and consists of three major programs: "Contemporary Emerging Art Zone," "Contemporary Art Zone," and "Art Future Prize." This year marks the fifth edition of the event.
SHAN SHU INTERNATIONAL CO. exhibition display scene.
The "ART FUTURE PRIZE" constructs a stage for the development of emerging artists, fostering positive interactions between creators and the industry. This year, three winners were selected:Bingyou Wu,Zijie Huang, and Jun Hwan KIM from South Korea, who were awarded at the opening press conference. In terms of exhibitions, out of the 38 rooms in the luxury five-star hotel, seven Korean galleries participated in the exhibition, presenting an observation of contemporary art creation in Korea from a certain perspective, worth seeing. Taiwanese galleries also showcase a diverse range of contemporary art styles. As the Year of the Rabbit approaches, many galleries have arranged exhibitions with rabbit-themed or festive atmospheres, providing choices to refresh the home space for the upcoming year. Furthermore, to provide more art education opportunities for children in need, this edition of ART FUTURE collaborated with relevant foundations on the "Dream Character Project," displaying donated artworks from celebrities alongside artworks created by children, bringing warmth and a sense of hope at the beginning of the year.
Art Future Prize - The Fresh Imagination of Award-Winning Artists This year's Rising Stars Award was judged by Hsueh Hsueh Cultural and Creative Executive Vice Chairman Liling Xu, former Deputy Researcher and Curator at the National Art Gallery of Malaysia Aiwei Lin, and Donghyun Kim, the founder of the Korean Photography Expo. The three winners are Bingyou Wu, a 24-year-old currently studying at the National Tainan University's Graduate Institute of Animation Art and Visual Aesthetics; Zijie Huang, a 29-year-old artist; and Jun Hwan KIM from South Korea.
Gallery Room 1005 Art Future Prize | Artworks by Bing you Wu.
Bingyou Wu's entry for this competition consists of five installation artworks. Through the use of multimedia materials, the artist expresses their observations on society. The artworks metaphorically depict social space as a "Panopticon," with televisions enclosed in iron cages symbolizing the intention to deprive freedom and establishing a hierarchical relationship of power. The piece titled "5.X2000-Desire Machine01: Vulgar Technological Carrier-Desire Machine 01" juxtaposes the rigidness of cement with the flexibility of emotions. Cement, as an indestructible tangible material, houses electronic screens that act as mirrors reflecting our inner emotions.
Gallery Room 1005 Art Future Prize | Artwork by Jun Hwan KIM.
Gallery Room 1005 Art Future Prize | Artwork by Zijie Huang .(Interview and filming by Melody Tu)
Zijie Huang's series of works draw inspiration from science fiction and fantasy. After being reassembled and transformed, they combine with his own expertise in ink painting to depict his imagination of the universe using meticulous colored ink techniques, constructing an expanding worldview. Jun Hwan KIM also explores emotions by depicting stones with acrylic paint. The artist believes that emotions are like stones, influenced by various environmental factors. They can fracture and disappear, just as emotions can become dull and fade away. The black and white stones portray the artist's lack of emotions.
Step into different rooms and enter the fascinating worlds of diverse artistic styles.
An Inc. Exhibition Room 1046. (Interview and Photography by Melody TU)
In recent years, the Korean arts and culture industry has placed significant emphasis on the international market. This year, ART FUTURE features seven galleries from Seoul showcasing stunning works, including An Inc., Art Boda, Gallery M, KEUMSAN GALLERY, Tomy Kim Gallery, MOOKJI ART CONTEMPORARY, and AP Gallery. In MOOKJIART exhibition space, artist Li Xuan's creations combining flat surfaces and lines demonstrate astounding technique. GalleryM's artist Lee Hyang-Ji paints in a unique manner, using syringes to stack layers of paint and create rich and vibrant colors. Tomy Kim Gallery presents the work of Kim Sung-Yeong with "Leaf Story," utilizing layers of resin mixture and solidification to create an awe-inspiring result.
An Inc. Exhibition Room 1046 features a special depiction of Taiwanese food by Korean artists. (Interview and photography by Melody TU)
GalleryM Exhibition Room 1038. Artist Lee Hyang-jee creates vibrant colors by stacking them with a syringe.
MOOKJI ART CONTEMPORARY Exhibition Room 1009
MOOKJI ART CONTEMPORARY Exhibition Room 1009. Silk weaving creation. (Interview and filming by Melody TU)
AP Gallery Exhibition Room 1008. (Interview and filming by Melody TU)
Taiwan galleries are the main exhibitors in this exhibition, bringing together contemporary works from Asia and various styles. Tangwan Art Center showcases modern works with an Oriental charm, where artist Fang Zhiwei uses traditional techniques to express contemporary emotions through ink paintings of animals. Yuan Yan Art presents the works of Keiko Noshita, also known as the "Calligraphy Artist of Cats," who replaces the brush with military gloves, interpreting calligraphic lines reminiscent of flying white space and incorporating Edo beauties and cats into the scenes of ukiyo-e. Yuli Art brings works by Wang Dazhi, Lu Dean, Li Zhimi, Li Youqian, Lin Yunshuang, and Luo Zhihao, creating a joyful festive atmosphere in the exhibition space. Songfeng Pavilion Gallery presents works by Chen Yizhen, Jian Xianglin, Ruiqing Lanxiang, Pan Chongguang, Lan Yinwei, Liu Shangni, Wang Guanxian, Yan Zining, and Dong Haoyuan, creating a warm atmosphere with nature, animals, and seascapes. Jasmine Gallery brings forth the strong visual impact with works by Chen Jingheng, Huang Tingrui, Yang Yuchun, He Disi, Lin Huanteng, Wu Yiling, and Cen Yonghui.
Song Fong Gallery
SHAN SHU INTERNATIONAL CO.
Guoxi Art. Lin Guowei's oil-colored bronze sculpture (left) and Cao Wenrui's Pop Art ukiyo-e oil painting (right). (Interview and photography by Melody TU)
Science and Technology Art Special Exhibition. (Interview and photography by Melody TU)
Science and Technology Art Special Exhibition. (Interview and photography by Melody TU)
Artistic sculptures. (Interview and photography by Melody TU)
This time, the Art Future Expo is collaborating for the first time with the Orphaned Children Foundation to launch the "Art Dream Character Project." This project aims to provide orphaned children with more educational and artistic experiences, and to bless these children in finding their dreams through art.
The contributors to this project include: 99 Art Center, singer Eve Ai, artist Wu Zonghan, collector Zhou Mingzhi, collector Gao Tianci, Zuncai Art Center's Chen Jingying, poet and artist Chen Kehua, art critic Zhang Lihao, National Taiwan University of Arts professor Zhang Guozhi, CEO of Heartful and Happy Zhao Shiyi, artist Liao Wenhao, photographer Wei Qihao, and actress Jian Liwen (arranged in stroke order). In addition to the works by celebrities, there are also 13 selected artworks by children participating in the "Dream Character Project" from across Taiwan, which are exhibited together in the 1021 booth. In this winter season, we hope that art can become a social driving force and provide nurturing wings for children who have lost their families.
Interview, organization, and writing by Melody TU. News information and official images provided by Dayuan Art.
