Wu MeiChi, born in 1989 in Taiwan, now lives and works in Taipei. As a photography artist, Wu focuses on color still life and combines stage photography, abstraction paintings with light and texture experiments. Her works scenes of light and reflection are used to produce images of distorted geometric shapes.
Read MoreWu is best known for her iconic still life photography series, "XYX - A Moveable Feast" (2017) and "YXX - The Flares" (2019), as well as her innovative exploration of various media, including graphical output and textile technology, all centered around the concept of the "box." In her titles, the two "X"s symbolize the tangible (the object) and the intangible (reflection), while "Y" signifies the light (medium) as it traverses and transforms within the scene. These titles stem from the artist's profound exploration of the universe and space, her reinterpretation of the relationships between humans, species, and the environment, and her endeavor to reform existing conditions and beings. Wu MeiChi pioneers the innovative use of media, excelling in the manual construction of light and shadow scenes that transcend conventional boundaries. Through the process of manipulating spatial dimensions, ordinary objects undergo a metamorphosis, transforming into still-life compositions imbued with a commanding presence. Wu MeiChi's photographic artistry and her discerning choice of subjects give birth to a novel and unparalleled realm of creative expression.
Important solo exhibitions include "Baby's Baby" at the 2024 Jimei x Arles International Photo Festival as part of the Discovery Award nominees' presentation; "Pandora's Box" at A26 Space and Vege Wonders, Beijing, "YXX-The Flares"(2019) at Each Modern, Taipei, "Picnic"(2020) at Pon Ding, Taipei. Important group exhibitions include "A Fresh Look-The Artist's Window"(2022) at ArtBank, Taichung, "The Eye of Abstraction"(2023) at National Center of Photography and Images, Taipei, "IMAGRATION" at Gallery Common, Tokyo.
Text courtesy Each Modern.
