Lai Chiu-Chen

Lai Chiu-Chen, born in Jiufen Taiwan, 1970. Lai’s works carry a whiff of pop art. Though western pop culture and the aesthetics of Japanese animation seem to appear frequently in his works, underneath the surface of his cartoon-like images is actually a constant painting proposition —simulation and reproduction. The spiritual expression of oriental culture is […]

Lai Chiu-Chen, born in Jiufen Taiwan, 1970.

Lai’s works carry a whiff of pop art. Though western pop culture and the aesthetics of Japanese animation seem to appear frequently in his works, underneath the surface of his cartoon-like images is actually a constant painting proposition —simulation and reproduction. The spiritual expression of oriental culture is hidden in the layers and layers of the images. The artist dissolves, integrates and outputs the fragmented symbols, images, and memories he has collected. The layer after layer of colors on the canvas and the artistry embedded within the evenly spread interior and the border silhouette express a flat and cold feeling but also a solid and rich material transformation, presenting the artist’s personal narrative logic and worldview.