Wei-Cheng Tsai
Tsai Wei-Cheng has made the classical figure of Sun Wukong (Monkey King) from Journey to the West as the main theme of his works in the past two decades.
The Seventy-two Normal and Transformation series of works expresses not only the full performance of his humorous, witty, and restrained language of sculpture but also shows his wonderful philosophy of creativity through seventy-two
polymorphic transformations.
Tsai Wei-Cheng successfully blended the subject matter with formative thinking in this series. Art critics often describe Tsai Wei-Cheng as a sculptor with an enlightened perspective. In the past few decades of career, Tsai Wei-Cheng has constantly conversed to himself and his works, transforming his feelings for everything into his creative energy for each piece.
In this rapidly changing era, the heart is still the master of everything. By feeling peace in the heart, one can face external difficulties with ease and reach the threshold of transcendence.
Born in Taichung in 1971, Tsai Wei-Cheng does not like being restrained and contrived, but he loves being flexible and open, qualities which have become the direction for his creativity.
He graduated from National Ta Chia Senior High School and studied under Hsieh Tung-Liang. Unlike traditional wood engraving and Buddha sculpture, his style is closer to the people and genuinely interesting.
He also insists on implicit oriental spirit, perfectly combining the warm harmony of copper with the cold fortitude of stainless steel. His works are painted with baking enamel and mottled ink to show traces of time, so that beauty and simplicity can blend subtly and unrestrainedly.
Every stage of each piece represents a different contemplation of life. Seventy-two Normal and Transformation could be his deepest efforts. The Monkey King transforms into varied forms, expressing the artist’s positive and open-minded attitude toward life.
1994
Fine Piece of the 2nd –term Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition
Selection Prize of the 44th-term National Art Exhibition of ROC
1995
Excellent Prize of the 49th-term Provincial Fine Arts Exhibition
Phoenix Awards of the 3rd -term Tainan Fine Arts Exhibition
The 3rd Place of the 44rd-term The Central Section of the Taiwan Arts Exhibition
1997
The 1st Prize of the 2nd –term New Era Stone Carving Exhibition
The 3rd Place of 45th -term The Central Section of the Taiwan Arts Exhibition
1998
The 2nd Place of 46th–term The Central Section of the Taiwan Arts Exhibition
Bronze Medal of the 53th – term Provincial Fine Arts Exhibition
Da Dun Award and the 1st Place of the 4th-term Da Dun Arts Exhibition
1999
Excellent Prize of the 54th-termProvincial Fine Arts Exhibition
2003
The 3rd Place of Public Art Solicitation and Selection of College of Literature, National Chi Nan-University
Public Arts Design
1999
Design and manufacture of the landmark, “Lotus” of Bai he Township, Tainan County.
The work, “To Remember that Very Year” was collected by Taiwan Provincial Consultative Council.
Design and manufacture of the landmark, “To Put the Palms Together” of Da-Ai prefab housing of-
Tzu Chi.
2000
The work“Cha cha”was solicited and collected by Changhua Government for the public art of Jinma Road, Changhua
County.
2001
Design and manufacture of the landmark of Jiougong Dock, Lieyu Township, Kinmen County.
2003
Invitation Solicitation & Selection of Campus Public Art of National Taitung University Affiliated Physical Education
Senior High School.
Design and manufacture for the public art at the courtyard of Gaofong Mansion, Chenggong, Taoyuan.
2005
Design and manufacture of public art of Sanyi Wood Sculpture Art Village.
2006
Design and manufacture of public art of Sanyi Tien Ai Art Resort and SPA.
2010
Design and manufacture of public art of Long Jin Elementary School
2011
Design and manufacture of public art of Bai Yu Development Company’s project of maple
Design and manufacture of public art of Zhen Yuan Development Company’s project of Zhe Yuan
2012
Design and manufacture of public art of Shan Pu Development Company’s project of Han Lin Fu Yuan
Exhibitions
1998
Han Ciao Gallery—-Four Men Joint Exhibition, Kaohsiung
2002
Ming Jhan Gallery—-Pocket-sized Sculpture Art Exhibition, Kaohsiung
2005
Toa Hua Zhou Gallery Joint Exhibition, Taipei
2006
Toa Hua Zhou Gallery Joint Exhibition, Taipei
2007
Toa Hua Zhou Gallery Solo Exhibition, Taipei
2008
The Lalu, Sun Moon Lake Solo Exhibition, Nantou
2009
Oaks 3A House Solo Exhibition, Taichung
Toa Hua Zhou Gallery Solo Exhibition, Taipei
Hand in Hand Gallery Solo Exhibition, Taichung
2010
Da Mei Wu Yan Art Gallery Space Solo Exhibition, Taichung
Toa Hua Zhou Gallery Solo Exhibition, Taipei
Performing Art School 36 Joint Exhibition, Taipei
2011
Da Mei Wu Yan Art Gallery Space Solo Exhibition, Taichung
2012
Chin Shan Tang Solo Exhibition, Taichung
Toa Hua Zhou Gallery Solo Exhibition, Taipei
2013
Maple Garden Are Space Solo Exhibition, Taichung
Since-well Gallery Joint Exhibition, Kaohsiung
2016
Rich Art Gallery “Wander as a Cloud” Solo Exhibition, Taichung
HuaShan Creative Park“With Form, With No Form.”Exhibition, Taipei
2017
Rich Art Gallery “Sky Series” Exhibition, Taichung
La Biennale di Venezia 57th”Personal Structures-Open Borders”, Venice, Italy
2018
Rich Art Gallery “Transforming after Object” Exhibition, Taichung
Fairs
2013
Taipei World Trade Center Art Revolution
T-Art in Taichung
2014
Art Taichung
Art Kaohsiung
2015
Young Art Taipei
Art Kaohsiung
2016
Art Stage Singapore
Art Fair Tokyo
2017
Art Stage Singapore
Art Expo NY
Art Expo Beijing
2018
Art Stage Singapore
ART BEIJING
ART TAIPEI
2019
ART TAIPEI
2020
Rich Art Gallery “solo Exhibition, Taichung
2020
ART TAIPEI
2021
ART TAIPEI