Chun Wu Liang’s paintings possess a distinctive style, marked by a refined, luminous quality filled with mystery and depth. His art has received high praise from Camilo José Cela, the Nobel Prize-winning Spanish writer, who described Liang’s work as “feathers soaked in light and shadow.” Cela remarked that his art soars with peaceful lines across the canvas, intricate yet mystical, while allowing viewers to grasp its essence. This delicate balance lies at the core of Liang’s artistic philosophy, where he employs subtle and precise techniques to create tension between reality, abstraction, and the figurative.
Unlike traditional nude portraits, the women in Liang’s paintings are not passive objects of observation or subjects of the gaze; rather, they are active storytellers. Liang does not use professional models, preserving a sense of innocence and natural spirit in his work—an artistic goal he has pursued throughout his life. In his painting, women are not merely images but symbols of emotion and thought, reflecting qualities of purity, nobility, and romance.
Ting Ting Art Space will host a solo exhibition of Spanish artist Moisés Yagües from January to February 2025.
Renowned for his distinctive painting style, Yagües excels in painting, printmaking, and video art. His works, characterized by warmth and humor, often feature round-headed figures, presented with simplicity, clarity, and harmony. These figures, paired with elements like ladders, flowers, and tightropes, evoke richly imaginative narratives that explore the complexities of human emotions.
Beyond their engaging imagery and storytelling, Yagües’ works frequently address significant social issues, such as immigration and borders, offering profound inspiration and reflection.
Date:
January 2025 – February 2025
Location:
TING TING ART SPACE (No. 111, Tianmu East Road, Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan)
"To me, every color is the same, but beneath each lies an infinity of hues, containing the depths of all my thoughts." — Chun Wu Liang
The solo exhibition “Visualizing the Metaphors” by artist Chun Wu Liang will be showcased in late September at Ting Ting Art Space. Chun Wu Liang’s paintings are uniquely refined, characterized by a mysterious and profound beauty. His work has been highly praised by Camilo José Cela, the Spanish Nobel Prize-winning author, who once described Liang’s style as “feathers stained by light and shadow,” noting that his art soars across the canvas with lines of peace—delicate and mysterious, yet immediately understood by the viewer. This delicate balance forms the core of Chun Wu Liang’s artistic vision, where he skillfully creates tension between the real and the abstract, between the tangible and the intangible.
洛神, 2017, Oil on canvas 150 x 150 cm
\The “Visualizing the Metaphors” exhibition focuses on female portraits, portraying them with unique narratives. The women in his paintings are not the objects of observation ; rather, they are active storytellers of their own narratives. Liang does not use professional models in his work, preserving a spirit of innocence and authenticity—an artistic goal he has pursued throughout his life. In his paintings, women are not just figures but symbols of emotion and thought, reflecting purity, nobility, and romance.
Liang often employs deep color tones in the backgrounds of his paintings, creating a visual space that also serves as an abstract void. The contrast between the abstract backdrop and the delicate, resilient female forms creates a powerful sense of tension, showcasing an intricate balance between fragility and strength. The women in his paintings, skin was as soft and luminous as fine porcelain, exude both resilience and gentle power, standing out vividly against the deep, abstract backgrounds, appearing more alive.
浪漫的午後,2010, Oil on canvas 150 x 100 cm
藍色的合奏, 2014, Oil on canvas 80 x 100 cm
Chun Wu Liang’s artistic philosophy emphasizes the balance between appearance and abstraction, using subtle metaphors to interpret the external and internal meanings of his subjects. His pursuit of art lies not only in aesthetic form but in the exploration of the extension and resonance between seeing and perceiving. Each painting contains delicate emotions and deep thoughts, embodying the pure essence and complex nature of femininity. His works offer viewers a sublime, romantic, and thought-provoking artistic experience.
The exhibition presented by Ting Ting Art Space aims to explore the relationship between individuals, culture, and the inner world in modern society. The works connect and reveal how contemporary people seek self-identity in the intersection of the virtual and the real, while understanding the transformation of interpersonal relationships and cultural symbols in an increasingly alienated social environment. As society rapidly changes and becomes more virtual, humans express themselves through art, media, and symbols, exploring the essence of identity. In this process, they reflect on the transformation of cultural symbols and seek inner connection and meaning.
Gerard Mas was born in 1976 in Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Girona, Spain. He studied sculpture and stone carving at the Llotja Art School in Barcelona from 1998 to 2001. He later completed specialized training in sculpture restoration and conservation at the Escola Superior de Conservació i Restauració de Béns Culturals de Catalunya in Barcelona, graduating in 1998.
Mas’s artistic practice is deeply influenced by his early career as a restorer. His works, characterized by a realistic and figurative language, appear to align with academic traditions but are infused with irony and visual poetry. Depending on the needs of each piece, he employs a wide range of techniques, including stone carving, wood carving, colored resin, ceramics, and bronze. Through these materials, he frequently revisits events and themes from art history, reinterpreting them with a contemporary perspective. In his unique universe, imagined Renaissance noblewomen, fictional classical sculptures, and mythologized depictions of domestic animals coexist harmoniously.
Born in 1974 in Sapporo, Baku Maeda graduated from the Economics Department of Hokkai-Gakuen University. In 2005, he became an independent freelance illustrator. In 2003, he joined the Japan-London 8-member illustration group “GOBACK2D.”
He incorporates broader, more conceptual thinking into his illustration work, whether in two-dimensional or three-dimensional forms. In recent years, he has focused on ribbon art through “Ribbonesia,” giving new life to inorganic paper figures through techniques such as bending and twisting.
Kawasaki Yasushi believes that from birth, we interact with people who share similar characteristics with us, such as parents, siblings, or relatives. As a result, we develop a subconscious recognition of familiar faces, perceiving them as similar to our own. He notes that it is common for people to think that pets resemble their owners or that couples grow to look alike over time, seeing this as a natural psychological phenomenon.
In his artworks, Kawasaki often creates portraits that carry his own features. He sees this as a subconscious process rather than a deliberate attempt to imitate a specific subject, and thus refers to these works as “self-portraits.” Regardless of whether the subject appears male or female, he believes these works reflect his own projection and are not bound by gender.
After getting married, Kawasaki began to observe the subtle dynamics of a two-person relationship. These observations inspired his creations, exploring the processes of mutual acceptance and influence within the smallest social unit of a couple.
Marina, born in Hokkaido, Japan, focuses her artistic creations on women’s lifestyles, a theme she has named “Venus Eye.” This concept stems from her upbringing in a family centered around her mother and aunts and is deeply connected to her experiences as a mother. Additionally, her passion for the traditional festivals of Esashi in Hokkaido and her yearning for the sea have further inspired her work.
“Venus Eye” represents a divine perspective, akin to that of a goddess gazing down upon the world, capturing the beauty of both reality and fantasy. Her artworks uniquely portray women, illustrating their seamless transitions between the realms of fiction and reality, creating an aesthetic that is both authentic and transcendent.
Gill was born into a large, boisterous working-class family, where he grew up in an environment where “you had to shout to be heard.” He found a way to express himself through painting, with art becoming a form of meditation that helped him process the surrounding world’s clamor. Gill integrates his work into the realm of “Cubism,” and we can see how his creations extend and expand an ongoing artistic dialogue, exploring the fractures and contradictions in how we think about meaning, existence, and identity following the emergence of Modernism.
At the 2024 ART TAIPEI Art Fair, Ting Ting Art Space presented an exhibition themed Multiple Narratives and Dreamlike Scenarios, inviting the audience on an artistic journey where emotion and reason intertwine. The booth design blurred the boundaries between reality and imagination, creating an imaginative space that encourages people to re-examine their relationships with themselves and the world from various perspectives.
The exhibition featured a diverse group of artists, each with a distinctive style. Despite their differences, their works collectively conveyed a fusion of innocence, dreaminess, and profound emotion. The exhibition space utilized various media and innovative techniques, offering an experience that transcends traditional two-dimensional and spatial limitations. This immersive setting allows visitors to engage in different scenarios, while also sparking reflections on diverse cultures and values.