Chou Yu-Cheng

Exploring diverse mediums, including installation, publication, performance, and painting, Chou Yu-Cheng delves into the intricate connection between society and aesthetics.

Biography of Chou Yu-Cheng

Chou Yu-Cheng was born in Taipei, Taiwan, in 1976. He received his BFA from the Department of Fine Arts at the National Taiwan University of the Arts in 1999. The artist continued his education, and in 2004, he completed studies at l’Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris, obtaining an MFA.

In 2007, Chou Yu-Cheng received a Post-Diploma AII from l’Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. One year later, in 2008, he completed the Research Program La Seine at l’Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris.

The artist was honored with the Taipei Art Award in 2012 and the Taishin Visual Arts Award in Taiwan in 2011. Chou Yu-Cheng also participated in a residency at the Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art (CFCCA) in Manchester in 2013.

Chou Yu-Cheng's paintings and other works have been exhibited internationally. His recent solo exhibitions include "Paper Folding" at TKG+ in Taipei (2023), "Chou Yu-Cheng" at Kate MacGarry in London (2022), "Sedimentary Gradient" at Gallery Weekend Beijing in China (2022), and many more.

Additionally, the artist has participated in numerous group exhibitions, including "NEXT: Taishin Arts Award 20th Anniversary Exhibition" at MoNTUE in Taipei (2022), "TWENTY" at Kate MacGarry in London (2022), "The Phenomenal Transition" at MoCA Busan in Busan (2021), "Rehearsing the Future: Dance with Nonhuman" at ALIEN Art Centre in Kaohsiung (2021), among others.

Chou Yu-Cheng's Art Style

Chou Yu-Cheng's practice revolves around paintings, objects, and performances, aiming to interrogate society and the role of art within it. Through installations, he involves audiences, performers, and the gallery space itself to scrutinize the framework of cultural industries. This exploration includes an examination of how corporate sponsorship impacts art institutions and the often-overlooked roles of workers such as cleaners and security guards.

HHis work delves into societal attitudes towards hygiene and the transformative impact of new diseases on societal dynamics. Additionally, his series of abstract paintings experiment with pigment and technique, exploring concepts related to nature and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chou perceives his artistic expression as a fusion of Western and Taiwanese traditions.