K. TSAI CAI

Whitestone Gallery is pleased to present Always for You, a solo exhibition of new paintings and works by K. Tsai CAI. The exhibition features his works created in 2022 and is on view at the gallery’s Taipei space from 16th December 2022 to 4th February 2023.

Words play a key role in our lives; however, we are just not aware of them. The whole concept of the exhibition is ‘Seeking for quiet words, searching how they are presented in life and experiencing the relationship between words and ourselves.’ Tsai says: ‘In these works, I hope people can feel different strength all over again.’

Tsai thinks that many people who use words do not appreciate words anymore. Words are invaluable and should be treasured. They won’t give strength to people who have abused words eventually. Tsai advises that audience re-encounter these words on canvas instead of meeting them for the first time, stating ‘I want to find those words or sentences which enable us to relax and take a rest. That sentence may be a password; once you enter it, you will be touched.’

Tsai creates works for diligent people in their lives. He hopes the audience can understand themselves through his works. He wants to put audience at ease rather than make them anxious. Tsai would like to create works to tug at people’s heartstrings rather drain them. Both cute paintings and great ones are good; nevertheless, to most people, they are neither cute nor great. ‘I would like to make some works for those people who are neither cute nor great but are striving for their lives. Words are tools for living but they are charms for souls.’ Tsai says.