CHEN Chia-Jen born in Yunlin, Taiwan, graduated from National Taiwan University of Arts, M.F.A. He also taught at the College of Fine Art in NTUA, and attended the doctoral program of Art & Technologies de l’image, University Paris 8. He currently works and lives in Taipei, specializing in contemporary...
His creative works revolve around collecting those inadvertently hidden objects/people and legends surrounding him, as well as rewriting the ambiguous ties between these “anonymous identities” and the locality, in a sense analogous to the connections between body and building, city and cells, monuments and intimacy. Comparable to the process of remodeling monuments...
HSU Chia-Wei's creative method adheres to a specific type of “Narrative” -- a way of documenting which interferes with the text in reality, by focusing on site-specific and peculiar characteristics, such as memory, imagination, or identification. He has been continuously trying to merge the ......
born in Ratchaburi in 1969, obtained an MFA degree in sculpture from Silpakorn University, Thailand. Yin, born in Chiang Mai in 1968, obtained an MA degree in Metalwork from Royal College of Art, UK. Jiandyin have been interdisciplinary collaborative artists since 2002. Their works focus...
born in 1971, lives and works in Ratchaburi, Thailand. As a ceramic designer and artist, Wasinburee was trained in Germany where he studied technician school of ceramic at Berufsfachschule fuer Keramik Landshut, Germany (1991-1993), and obtained a Master of Fine Arts, majored in ceramic and photography, from Universitaet Gesamthochschule Kassel, Germany (1999). Wasinburee has exhibited his works both
Thaweesak Srithongdee or Lolay, born in 1970, Thailand, graduated with a master in Fine Art from Silapakorn University in 1996. Lolay is a keen observer of people, their physical and mental characteristics. Using his imagination, in his work he goes on to ponder ...
YEH Wei Li born 1971 in Taipei, Taiwan, emigrated to the United States at the age of eleven and returned to reside in Taiwan in 2002. He obtained an MFA Degree in the Department of Photography from the Rhode Island School of Design, USA, in 1997 and has exhibited internationally since 1990’s.
Sakarin Krue-On, born 1965 in Mae Hong Sorn, Thailand, is an Associate Dean For Sanam Chandra Campus Affair / Art Instructor at The Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Art, Silpakorn University Bangkok. 8 Solo Exhibitions were shown since year 2000 : Temple(2000), ...
lives and works in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is a video and installation artist. She obtained a BFA in painting from the Faculty of Fine Arts at Chiang Mai University and a postgraduate degree in Media Arts from Hochschule Fuer Grafik und Buchkunst in Leipzig....
Alternative Space? Artist-run Space?
Alright, so today we have reached an understanding that “alternative space” has merely a historical connotation left, whereas “artist-run space” cuts directly to the chase, but still nothing is explained through these terms. We suggest a temporary halt on the investigation of terminology. The significance lies in what we do, what we did and what we will be doing next.
So what have you been up to?
In short, we practice art and curate exhibitions. When able, we also organize forums, launch publications and initiate projects for international artistic exchange. If you haven’t the time to read the brief introduction on the back, all you need to remember is this: our job is to generate new dialogues between art and the public and to offer the world something different for a change, or at the very least, we try our best when making mistakes.
Why not simply focus on practicing art?
It’s not that simple. In fact, there is no such thing as simply practicing art. Contemporary art and its viewers have broken away from the monotonous relationship of simply paying a visit to the museum. Whether people are aware of it or not, art has undoubtedly permeated into every aspect of our lives. Therefore, a genuine art practitioner would not shy away when met face to face with genuine public issues. We simply want to do it better.
Where does your funding come from?
Unemployment subsidies. That was a joke. We operate with funds which come from our own pockets and occasional help from limited government funding—translation: we are often short of cash.
Are all members artists?
We were founded as an artist-based organization, but are delighted to have recruited more and more members from interdisciplinary professions in recent years. As for the artists, you may still catch a glimpse of them from time to time carrying a spear and shield, riding a scrawny horse and followed around by a fox hound.
Can I join?
Certainly, you are most welcome to join us. Please note, however, this is not a recruitment ad. Despite our wish to recruit more like-minded friends, we hope that all potential members first try to understand our situation before participating in anything. Acknowledgement of the process is in itself an important form of participation, which means that everything you imagine could be possible. In other words, we would love your attention starting from now.
How does one follow you?
This is an important question but extremely easy to achieve. Simply follow these steps:
(1) like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/opencontemporary
(2) e-mail us at [email protected];
(3) visit us and chat with us whenever
you’re free. You may even receive a cup of freshly brewed coffhee.
Do you accept donations?
Please don’t ask, just act!
