CHEN TING-SHIH

Chen Ting-Shih’s art is characterized by its profound simplicity, powerful visual language, and rich philosophical depth. His creations are distinguished by the presence of varying monochromatic color blocks, meticulously arranged to convey his artistic vision. These color palettes, alongside the strategic placement of dots and lines, serve as a testament to his deep-rooted mastery of Chinese calligraphy and the enduring spirit of seal engraving. Within Chen Ting-Shih’s prints, viewers are invited to explore a symbolic universe where objects metaphorically represent the sky, earth, sun, moon, and the vast expanse of the cosmos. Through these representations, the artist conveys a profound and romantic philosophy, one that contemplates the passage of time and space.

Chen Ting-Shih’s print works are widely collected by art museums and private groups both domestically and internationally, including the Rockefeller Foundation, the Cincinnati Art Museum, the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, as well as private institutions such as Chase Bank (Hong Kong), Citibank (Taipei), and IBM Corporation, among others. In 2024, Each Modern presented Chen’s art at Art Basel Hong Kong.

Courtesy Each Modern