TAIPEI DANGDAI

Through this presentation, we hope to share diverse perspectives and artistic sensibilities with the Taiwanese public. Apart from Wang, who is already very well established, Cazeneuve and Chu, also successful at the current stage of their respective artistic careers, will be showing their work in Taipei for the first time.

Vincent CAZENEUVE

Vincent Cazeneuve (born in 1977) is a French contemporary artist who uses lacquer as his main creative medium. His continuing research into the history of lacquer and its related traditional crafts has been an important catalyst for his work. Using seemingly simple but complex language to embrace both Eastern and Western cultures, Cazeneuve constantly experiments with different materials, art forms, and traditional crafts with lacquer to represent the flow of time and the imprints of life with works that are rich in texture and layers.

Liane CHU朱丽晴

Liane CHU’s work is not only a personal narrative reflecting her experience with Tourette’s syndrome but also a canvas challenging society’s boundaries of “normal” and “abnormal.” Each stroke serves as a cathartic release, embodying her belief in self-healing and self-expression. In her surrealist landscapes, Chu also explores how humans, akin to trees, are deeply influenced by their consumption. She emphasizes the pervasive influence of media in urban life, illustrating how our interactions with technology subtly shape our existence.

WANG Keping

Wang Keping (b.1949) has made a mark in the history of contemporary Chinese art as a key member of the Chinese avant-garde art group The Stars (Xing Xing). He moved to France in 1984 and gradually developed a distinguished sculptural language combining the manual dexterity he values so highly, mastery of Chinese tradition, and a highly contemporary expressiveness. Following the inspiration of natural forms, he recaptures the essence of the material “wood” and often approaches bronze for a timeless beauty.

ABOUT DUMONTEIL

Established in Paris in 1982, DUMONTEIL is committed to nurturing contemporary artists and uncovering the legacy of pivotal twentieth-century figures. Expanding globally in 2008 with DUMONTEIL Shanghai, the gallery actively cultivates collaboration within the Asian art community. In 2021, a third location was added to the Right Bank of Paris, providing a platform for emerging artists to manifest their most ambitious visions. Through curated exhibitions, these spaces serve as dynamic hubs, facilitating dialogue and synergy between Eastern and Western art scenes.