Artist
Chi-Chun Ku
Biography
Ku chi Chun is a Taiwanese artist who has gained international recognition for his innovative and boundary-pushing artwork. Born in Taipei, Chun was exposed to art at a young age through her family's involvement in the art world. She quickly developed a passion for painting and drawing, which led her to pursue a career in the arts.
Chun's artistic journey began at the National Taiwan University of Arts, where he studied traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy. However, she quickly became dissatisfied with the limitations of these mediums and began to experiment with other forms of artistic expression. This led him to explore the possibilities of combining traditional Chinese techniques with contemporary Western approaches, resulting in a unique and exciting new style.
Chun's early work was characterized by its use of bright colors and bold, graphic imagery. She often incorporated traditional Chinese motifs such as dragons, phoenixes, and flowers, but reinterpreted them in a modern context. His paintings and prints quickly gained a following in Taiwan's art scene and were featured in numerous exhibitions and galleries.
In 2022, Chun moved to Europe to gain exposure to new ideas and perspectives. She spent several years in France, where she was heavily influenced by the works of Jeff Koons, Damien Hirst, and other prominent contemporary artists. This exposure to Western art gave Chun a new perspective on her own work, and she began to experiment with new materials and techniques.
Chun's work has been exhibited in major museums and galleries around the world, including the Venice Art Fair, the Grand Palais Art Fair in Paris, Du Lourve Art Shopping, and the Arizona Capital Museum. She has also collaborated with numerous international brands, including Gucci, Fabiana Filippi, and Shiatzy Chen. In addition, Chun has been commissioned to create public artworks for various government agencies, including the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Transportation.
Chun's artistic vision is driven by a desire to bridge the gap between traditional Chinese culture and contemporary Western art. She believes that her work has the power to unite people from different cultures and backgrounds and to promote greater understanding and appreciation of the arts. Chun is committed to using his platform as an artist to inspire others and to promote creativity and innovation.
Chun's work has been described as playful, provocative, and groundbreaking. Her use of bold colors, unexpected materials, and unconventional forms has challenged traditional notions of what art can be and has helped to establish her as one of the most exciting and innovative artists of her generation. Whether working in painting, sculpture, or installation, Chun's work always pushes boundaries and invites viewers to see the world in new and exciting ways.
Concept
With a heritage that can be traced back to Tang Taizong, the second emperor of the Tang dynasty who bestowed her family with its surname, Ku Chi-Chun's artistic practice is deeply anchored in traditional Chinese culture. Her works draw from various forms of classical Chinese painting, including calligraphy, ink painting, and the use of mineral pigments, demonstrating a profound respect for and understanding of the rich artistic heritage of her ancestors.
The historical significance of Ku Chi-Chun's work lies in its ability to bridge the past and present, as well as to connect different cultural traditions. Through her mastery of traditional techniques and materials, she brings to life the beauty and elegance of classical Chinese art while also infusing her works with a contemporary sensibility. Drawing on her background in Chinese calligraphy and painting, she has developed a unique artistic style that blends ancient techniques with modern materials to create visually stunning works of art.
At the core of Kuchichun's artistic concept is the idea of using everyday materials to create extraordinary art. In her signature glue painting technique, she applies layers of glue to a canvas, letting each layer dry before adding the next. The result is a three-dimensional work of art that resembles traditional Asia paintings, but with a modern twist. Kuchichun's glue paintings are characterized by their vibrant colors, intricate details, and rich textures, which draw the viewer in and create a sense of depth and dimensionality.
In her calligraphy works, Kuchichun employs a similar approach, using unconventional materials such as coffee, tea, and ink to create abstract compositions that blur the line between text and art. By manipulating the flow and viscosity of these materials, she creates expressive strokes and shapes that convey a range of emotions and moods.
Kuchichun's art is rooted in her deep appreciation for traditional Asia culture and her desire to preserve and promote these art forms in a modern context. Her works are both a nod to the past and a celebration of the present, reflecting the complex and dynamic nature of contemporary Asia art.
Through her art, Kuchichun aims to inspire others to explore the beauty and richness of traditional Chinese art forms and to experiment with new techniques and materials to create their own unique artistic expressions. Her work is a testament to the power of creativity and innovation to bridge cultures and connect people across time and space.
Core Features of Kuchichun's Artistic Concept:
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Innovative use of everyday materials to create three-dimensional works of art.
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Blending of traditional Asia art forms with modern techniques and materials.
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Celebration of the beauty and richness of traditional Asia culture.
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Exploration of the boundaries of calligraphy and painting as art forms.
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Inspiration to others to experiment with new techniques and materials.
Regenerate response
Exhibition
Auction
▌Auction
2022 My Story And I x Koo Ki Kwan Joint Charity Auction
2021 Sotheby's Vienna x Austria Rotary International Charity International Art Auction
2021 WINDERFUL Wine Cellar Art Auction
2020 Midsummer Art Auction Charity Fair (Dihua Street Fashion Base)
2020 I am the only one in June Art Investment Society Online Auction
2020 Artistic Refueling Online Auction (Taiwan and Hong Kong)
2015 Ancient Art Night Auction
2018 Taipei Charity HOPEEGG Auction
2018 Fengyang Art Auction Dinner
2018 Fengyang Charity Art Auction
2018 Fengyang Art Auction Thanksgiving Tea Party
2019 Huilongfang Taipei Station Workshop X Chinese Art Auction
2019 Taiwan Charity Bazaar of Unused Courses, Huashan Cultural and Creative Park
2023 Beauty Fashion Group Mother's Day Auction
Exhibitions
▌Solo Exhibition
2022 ku chi-chun solo exhibition , Art International Gallery ,LA, USA
2019 Neptune Gallery Solo Exhibition, Flying Whispers, Taipei, Taiwan
2018 Louvre Museum ART SHOPPING Art Fair, Paris, France
2018 Huayang Young Artists Group Exhibition, Modern Art Gallery, Taichung, Taiwan
2017 Kaohsiung Zhonghua Mercedes flagship store AMG new car release and art wine show, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
2017 Nutcracker, B.Lab Basic Experiment, Taichung City, Taiwan
2016 Gu Qi Junhua Waltz Solo Exhibition, Style Design Art, Taipei, Taiwan
2013 Calligraphy Works Exhibition, Daya Hall, Shanghai, China
2013 TOKYO DESIGN FESTA GALLERY, Japan
2014 Chic Calligraphy . Freeman Art Apartment. Taichung, Taiwan
▌Joint Exhibition
2023 Gusu District, Suzhou City, China "One heart and one direction, building a dream of Gusu", calligraphy and painting intangible cultural heritage works exhibition, China
2022 Taiwan Art Co., Ltd., Awakening from a Dream Group Exhibition, Taiwan
2022 ANIMA MUNDI 2022 – VISIONS Art Fair, Italy
2022 Art Capital Paris Grand Palais Art Fair, France
2021 one art taipei, The Sherwood Hotel, Taipei, Taiwan
2018 Neptune Gallery Toyo Gum Painting Joint Exhibition, Taipei, Taiwan
2018 Riri Xinshu X Protein Art, Protein Art - Light and Elegant Youth Quality, New Taipei City, Taiwan
2018 Taiwan Artists and American Artists Cultural Exchange Exhibition, Arizona State Museum, USA
2018 Chinese Character Art Festival Cross-Strait Artists Joint Exhibition (Huang Guangnan, Gu Qijun, Ni Kuan), Shenzhen Cross-Strait Cultural and Creative Park, China
2017 Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall, Joint Exhibition of Calligraphers and Painting Artists from Both Sides of the Taiwan Strait, Taipei, Taiwan
2017 Cross-Strait Literary and Art Circles Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition, Taipei City Council Art Center, Taipei, Taiwan
2015 Strait Cup Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition, Guangzhou, Xiamen Art Museum, China
2015 ART BUSAN, BEXCO Exhibition Hall 2 (1-2F), Pusan, Korea
2016 Taimeng Calligraphy and Painting Association founding Chinese and foreign joint exhibition, Beijing Bird's Nest Cultural Center, China
2016vavavoom Shi Liren, Gu Qijun, Xie Qingan, artist Anzhe joint exhibition, Taipei, Taiwan
20161893 fashion brand 1893 boutique art space. Taichung. Taiwan
2016 New Store Fuyi River. Qing Art. Taipei. Taiwan
2016 Formosa International Art Fair FORMOSA ART SHOW Humble House Ellie Hotel. Style Design Art. 908ROOM. Taipei. Taiwan
2016 Boyi Gallery 2015 New Talent Exhibition. Tianmu. Taipei. Taiwan
2015 Picking up Light Art Gallery - Blooming Blossoms. Changhua. Taiwan *2015 Shuntian Construction - Shuntian Art Center - Joint Exhibition of Emerging Artists. Taichung. Taiwan
2015 Kaohsiung International Art Fair ART KAOHSIUONG, Style Design Art, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
2015 Taipei Free Art Fair, Taipei,Taiwan.
2015 On Site, Visual.URS21 Chung Shan Creative Hub URS21 Chung Shan Creative Hub.Taipei.Taiwan
2015 Group Exhibition of Young Artists in the New Century/Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall/Taiwan/Taipei 2015 Blooming Gum Color Solo Exhibition/Cao/Japanese Izakaya/Style+Gallery
2015 Taipei Art Auction Taipei.HOPE EGG exhibition.taipei.taiwan
2015 Cross-Strait Youth Art Exchange Exhibition.Fuzhou.China.
2015 Formosa International Art Fair formosa art show . Humble House Ellie Hotel Humble House Taipei. style+ gallery
2015 PuSan Art Show Korea Busan Art Fair. Busan Bexo. Busan. South Korea
2015 Formosa Art Show Formosa Art Fair . Humble House Ellie Hotel . Style+ Gallery . Taipei . Taiwan
2014 Cross-Strait Top 100 Famous Painting Exhibition. Li Woyuan Art Museum. China
2014 Taipei International Contemporary Art Fair. Jiuding International Art. Taipei, Taiwan
2014 Taiwan Artists Fair. Shinkong Mitsukoshi, Taipei, Taiwan
2014 "Alcohol" Contemporary Ink Exhibition, Crescent International Co., Ltd., Taipei, Taiwan
2014 FACEOFF Art Space Joint Exhibition, Ding Tai Construction, Taichung, Taiwan
2011 Three-person joint exhibition of the new generation, Garden Art Gallery, Puli Town, Nantou County, Taiwan
2011 Taichung University of Education Master Class Joint Exhibition, Dadun Art Gallery, Taichung City, Taiwan
2007 Taiwan Arts and Culture Award Touring Exhibition, National Assets Research and Protection Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
2006 Sao Ren Mo Ke, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall, Taipei, Taiwan
▌ Collection
2014 Taiwan Ministry of Culture Art Bank - Tibetan Ink - Calligraphy
2014 Taiwan Ministry of Culture Art Bank - Hug - Calligraphy
2018 Taiwan Office in France-Glue Color-Flower
2018 Taiwan Office in Singapore - Calligraphy Sketch
▌ Award
101-102 Ministry of National Defense New Qingxi Literary and Art Golden Circle Award Seal Carving Review
2022 Global DS Digital Art Festival Jury
Outstanding Award in Creative Group of the 27th National Calligraphy Competition
2014 Third Straits Cup Calligraphy Category Winner
2007 Ci Guang Shan Humanities Award Calligraphy Society Group Special Excellence
2007 Taiwan Arts and Culture Awards Calligraphy First Prize
2007 Taiwan Arts and Culture Awards, third place in the ink painting category
The third place in the color ink category of the 56th Central China Art Exhibition
Outstanding Award in Creative Group of the 27th National Calligraphy Competition
In 1996, the calligraphy category of Beixian Art Exhibition was selected
102 Ministry of National Defense Xinqingxi Literary and Art Awards Seal Carving Review
Selected in the 2006 National Colleges and Universities Seal Carving Competition
2007 Taiwan Arts and Culture Awards Ink Painting Category Best
2007 Taiwan Arts and Culture Awards Calligraphy First Prize Culture Award
2009 Pingtung Art Exhibition, seal cutting category selected
101 National Taiwan University of Arts Student Workplace and Bridge Matching Results Presentation Review
Special Award in Creative Group of the Seventh National Calligraphy Competition
The 7th Cilong Cup Calligraphy Competition for Colleges and Universities
1991 Taichung County National Art Student Competition Graphic Design Third Prize
1991 Taichung County National Art Student Competition calligraphy third place
In 1991, the third place in the reading category of Taichung County National Chinese Competition
In 1991, the third place in the sketching competition of Zhongxing University Experimental Farm
1991 Nantou County National Campus Reconstruction Photography Competition Social Group Bronze Medal Award 1990 Taichung County National Art Student Competition Calligraphy Category
1990 Changhua Society Teaching Center Central Sketching Competition Spring Watercolor Excellent Works
90 National Fengyuan High School Reading Contest Third Place
In 1983, the third place in the calligraphy category of Beixian Art Exhibition
1998 World Consumption Day Calligraphy Competition Best Selection
2004 Masterpieces of Calligraphy in the Art Exhibition of Teachers and Students of the Department of Calligraphy and Painting Art
In 2004, the calligraphy category of the Department of Calligraphy and Painting Art and the Sino-Japanese Exchange Exhibition was selected
2005 National Taiwan University of Arts Calligraphy and Seal Observation Exhibition Calligraphy Excellence
2006 Outstanding Calligraphy Works in the Art Exhibition of Teachers and Students of the Department of Calligraphy and Painting Art, National Taiwan University of Arts
In 2006, he was selected for the seal cutting category of national colleges and universities
2006 Xingtiangong Humanities Award Calligraphy Tradition Adults Selected
In 1996, the calligraphy category of Beixian Art Exhibition was selected
101 New Qingxi Literary and Art Golden Ring Award of the Ministry of National Defense Seal Carving Review
Outstanding Award in Creative Group of the 27th National Calligraphy Competition