About
Lin Chang-Hu, born in 1955 in Tucheng, New Taipei City, is a distinguished Taiwanese
artist. He holds a master's degree in Fine Arts from National Taiwan Normal University
and a Ph.D. in Fine Arts from the Central Academy of Fine Arts. He is also an
academician of the Taiwan Academy of Fine Arts. Lin has held various key positions in
the field of art education, including serving as the head of the Department of Fine Arts
and dean of the College of Fine Arts at Taipei National University of the Arts. His
primary areas of expertise include ink painting, art theory, and seal engraving. Lin has
also shared his expertise as a visiting professor at the Irish National College of Art and
Design and as a judge for prestigious events like the National Art Exhibition, provincial
exhibitions, city-level art exhibitions, and national cultural and public art events. Lin
Chang-Hu's contributions to the art world extend beyond Taiwan, as he has also been a
visiting professor at the Irish National College of Art and Design. He has served as a
judge for numerous prestigious art exhibitions, including the National Art Exhibition,
provincial exhibitions, city-level art exhibitions, and national cultural and public art
events. Lin has showcased his work in numerous solo exhibitions in Taiwan and abroad,
with his pieces being held in various art museums and private collections. Among his
notable recognitions are the National Award for Arts (in the higher education category),
the Minister of Education Award for Fine Arts, and the Golden Goblet Award from the Art
Society of China.
What sets Lin Chang-Hu apart is his all-encompassing approach to ink art, which is
uniquely his own. His pieces often feature extensive textual elements on the canvas,
with the arrangement of ink strokes harmoniously interacting with the visual imagery.
He ingeniously integrates painting elements into the expression of Chinese characters,
creating a distinct and captivating style. Furthermore, Lin frequently employs seal script
and cursive script in his works, breaking free from classical constraints. He freely
combines and composes the writing strokes with techniques such as shading, contrast
of forms, and deconstructing shapes. This modern interpretation breathes fresh life and
meaning into the composition.