When the Paint Cracked, Something Became Clear This series started by accident.It was 2021. I was painting on my balcony in the middle of summer. The heat was intense, and the paint — left out in the open — dried faster than expected. Some of it began to crack.I didn’t try to fix it.Instead, […]
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It didn’t start with a plan. One day while tidying my studio, I noticed a pile of leftover xuan paper scraps, some used drawing paper, and a stack of old bills. Nothing was damaged — they just sat there, no longer needed. That small moment of “what a waste” became the starting point for everything.
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The holidays are approaching—are you ready to welcome the festive spirit? This season, I’m introducing a heartwarming little piece:a mini Christmas tree set handcrafted from recycled paper.Each set includes two uniquely shaped little trees, a base, a snowman, a gift box, and a tiny bottle of wine — all carefully cut, painted, and assembled by
I call them Steady Stones—tiny landscapes for your desk or bedside. Touch one when the day gets noisy. Rearrange them into a ridge when you feel stuck. Tuck a word or intention underneath and let it become a quiet ritual that travels with you. Core message: Work is part of life, not the whole of
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Reviving Materials with Art I’m Elaine, an abstract artist based in Taiwan. I often create on my terrace using leftover, broken, or recycled materials—turning them into something new and alive through paint and intuition. This post shares the stories behind four of my recent works. Each piece reflects not just an image, but a moment
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Exhibition Dates: November 16, 2024 (Saturday) – December 1, 2024 (Sunday), 12:30-18:00 (Closed on Mondays and public holidays) Opening : November 16, 2024 (Saturday), 14:00-15:30 Venue: Jiu Hao – Sea Space(4F, No. 15, Section 1, Nanjing East Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei)Audience: Open to all ***20% of the proceeds from artwork sales during the
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The exhibition “Ut pictura poesis” will lead the audience into a poetic space that merges abstract painting and photography, showcasing the works of two contemporary artists with distinctive styles—Chih-Yi Chou and Po-Chuan Chen Exhibition Period:10/4 (Fri.)-10/23(Wed.) 11am-17pmOpening Event:10/5(Sat.) 15:00Venue:MAISON ACME｜ (former Taipei Story Museum) The “Terrace Series” of 2023 originated from my former
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Frame of Mind 2nd Stop 1st April – 31th April 2023, 森之藝廊, Taiwan Duration: 4/1 – 4/30, Mon – Sat , 13pm-18pm Reception: 4/8 (Sat.) 2pm Venue: 森之藝廊 No. 173號, Xingdong S Rd, Luodong Township, Yilan County, 265 This is the second stop of Frame of Mind solo exhibiton in 2023. The theme of exhibitions is based
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‘Reflections’ Virtual Group Exhibition by the Royal Blue Gallery 26th March – 23th April 2023 ‘Reflections’ it’s a virtual group art show with 44 participants from all over the world. The exhibits that consists the event are painting, photography and digital art. Hope to enjoy our virtual exhibition! https://assets.artplacer.com/virtual-exhibitions/?i=8409
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Frame of Mind 6th January – 5th March 2023, Traveler Cafe, Taiwan CCYARTWORK will have 3 to 4 same-theme solo exhibitions at different locations in Taiwan. The theme of exhibitions is based on the concept that our attitude toward what happens at a particular moment. Each exhibition will display some same paintings and some new paintings, showing
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