Artist from Taipei, Taiwan
Hua
Chang
The clash of the traditional approach with progressive modernity is an important issue of recent times. Hua Chang uses a traditional ink technique to present contemporary topics: idyllic representations of nature without apparent human presence. Those floating islands of harmony and happiness express the human desire for organic life, but at the same time are closer to the aesthetics of computer games then the real world. The choice of technique does not seem to be accidental. Reaching back to our roots and finding solutions in our ancestors' knowledge and our heritage, seems to be an interesting strategy. In fact, rejecting the past as obsolete and useless can also be one of the causes of the ongoing crisis. The gap that opens between man and the nature must be crossed if we want to think about more sustainable development.
Bio / CV
Born in Taipei, Taiwan, 1992 Resides in Taipei
2017 – 2019 Prince’s School Of Traditional Arts(PFSTA), Postgraduate, London, UK. M.A. Program,
Department of Visual Islamic & Traditional arts.
2015 – 2017 National Taiwan University Of Arts(NTUA), Postgraduate, Taipei, Taiwan. M.F.A. Program, Department of Fine Arts.
2010 – 2014 Taipei National University Of Arts (TNUA), Bachelor degree, Taipei, Taiwan. B.F.A. Department of Fine Arts.
National Collections
2019
HRH Prince Charles, The Dumfries House, Scotland, UK
Prince’s School Of Traditional Arts(PFSTA), Charlotte Rd, Hackney, London, UK
2014
Art Bank Collectio, Ministry of Culture, Taiwan
Cooporations
2019
British Museum, London, UK
SPEY MAGAZINE ISSUE, Interview, London, UK
2018
Ciao 潮旅, Interview, London, UK
Artist in Residencies (selected)
2016
Galerie d'Art Décoration (Ô Marches du Palais), Lodève, Hérault, France. SCHOLARSHIP
2018
Albukhary, London, UK
2017
Harvey’s of Edinburgh International Ltd The Spey Whisky, Scotland, UK
Honors and Awards
2020
The 2020 2nd TDCC Contemporary Arts Award, Merit Award, Taipei, Taiwan
2019
National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology Youth Collection Exhibition,
Judges' list award, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
2013
The 27th Annual Fine Art Faculty Art Exhibition of TNUA, The General 1st Prize Taipei, Taiwan
The 27th Annual Fine Art Faculty Art Exhibition of TNUA, The 1st Prize of Painting, Taipei, Taiwan.
The 7th Longyen Foundation Creative Arts, Merit Award of Oil Painting, Taipei, Taiwan
2012
The 26th Annual Fine Art Faculty Art Exhibition of TNUA, The 1st Prize of Painting, Taipei, Taiwan
Solo Exhibitions (selected)
2020
Frame & Reflections, Julia Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
2017
Fulttering Scene, YIRI ARTS. Taipei, Taiwan
2013
The Frame, Taiwan National University of Art Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
Group Exhibitions (selected)
2020
StarryWinterNight，嘉俬房 & OtherArtthings, Taipei, Taiwan
Origin Art Studio x Songshan Cultural, Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, Taipei, Taiwan
2019
MA Degree Show, (PFSTA), London, UK
2 National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology Youth Collection Exhibition, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
2017
A Hand Up - CentrePoint, Hive Dalston, London City, UK
Floatiog Island Re-visits: Rethinking Fuzhou, 435 ART ZONE, New Taipei City, TW
2016
Taiwan - Southeast Asia Contemporary Art Exchange Exhibition and Workshop, Great Taipei Art Festival, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Paysages Flottants, Galerie d'Art Décoration (Ô Marches du Palais), Lodève, Hérault, France
DIY: Grand Vernissage, Taiwan National University of Art, 9 Room Art Space Taipei, Taiwan.
Art Fairs (selected)
2020
Taipei Illustration Fair, SCCP Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan.
Taipei Illustration Fair, Auction Center Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan
2016
Formosa Art Show, Taipei, Taiwan