Lai Hsin-Lung (Taiwan, b. 1964) was born in Pingtung, Taiwan, and currently lives and works in Kaohsiung. He holds a Master of Fine Arts from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design and a Master's in Public Art from University of Dundee, UK. Since returning to Taiwan in the 1990s, Lai has focused his work on exploring the concept of "Chairs and Positions," investigating the interplay between three-dimensional and two-dimensional forms as well as the realization of one's inner "place." In recent years, his art has reflected a shift in mindset — moving from a sense of melancholic powerlessness to an acceptance of emptiness with calmness and ease. Since 2020, Lai has developed the “Hidden Gold” Series, blending expressive scraping strokes, structured lines, and bold color fields to create a space where abstraction and figuration coexist. His representative work, “Everyone Has a Fantasy Island in Their Heart,” extends this series, showcasing the artist's ambition and confidence — a profound reflection of his life journey and artistic philosophy. Lai has received the Grand Prize at the "Modern Sculpture Exhibition" at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum. His works are permanently collected by institutions such as Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts.
Lai Hsin-Lung’s works weave poetic and abstract spaces through expressive brushstrokes, rational lines, and vibrant layers of color. In the “Hidden Gold” series, textured surfaces and subtle touches of gold create a blurred interplay between the real and the imagined, symbolizing a quiet yet profound sense of abundance. Continuing this visual language, “Blooming Gold” explores the romantic tension between abstraction and figuration. His recent work "There Is a Dream Island in My Heart" turns inward, portraying the interplay of memory and dreams through bold strokes and fluid colors. It symbolizes a longing for freedom, hope, and belonging, inviting viewers to reflect on the dream islands within their own hearts.
Rising in Fire: Hantoo Art Group — The Making of Taiwan’s Art History
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