Chiu Chao-Tsai was born in Miaoli, Taiwan in 1977. He obtained his M. F. A. degree from Taipei National University of the Arts. Chiu currently lives and works in Taipei.

Chiu's work focuses on interactive mechanism. He considers 'interaction' as the core concept. An interactive mechanism is embedded in the work, and through the involvement of its audience, the structure of the work deviates from its usual rigid form and becomes dynamic and ever-changing , providing the audience an instant feedback. Chiu hopes that the mechanism will create a more reciprocal relationship between the work and its audience and thus the latter gains a sense of release from reality, or more, to fulfill one's desire to manipulate and control.

Chiu's solo exhibitions include Light¡ESubstance at Project Fulfill Art Space, Taipei, 2015; The Counterattack of Fatigue at National Central University Art Center, Zhongli, 2012; The World of Fatigue at VT Artsalon, Taipei, 2009; The Object Park of Gravity at Hong-Gah Museum, Taipei, 2004. The group exhibitions include The Pioneers"of Taiwanese Artists,1971-1980 at National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taichung, 2015; Buddha on the Beach- Ars Electronica at Arkade Taubenmarkt, Linz, 2014; Schizophrenia Taiwan 2.0- Transmediale at Collegium Hungaricum Berlin, Berlin,2014; THAITAI : A Measure of Understanding at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Bangkok, 2012; Republic without People at Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts, Kaohsiung, 2011; Memories and Beyond- Kuandu Biennale at Kuandu Museum of Fine Arts, Taipei, 2010; Dream in a contemporary Secret Garden at Chelsea Art Museum / Taipei Cultural Center of TECO in New York, New York, 2009; Speak-Describe - Cross-Strait Contemporary Art at National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taichung, 2009; Material Language-Stainless Steel at Juming Museum, Taipei, 2009; Room19 at Kuandu Museum of Fine Arts, Taipei, 2008; Bubble Tea -Art of Taiwan and Its Contemporary Mutations at Moravian Gallery, Brno,Czech, 2008, and etc.

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2004 M.F.A., Taipei National University of the Arts, Taipei, Taiwan

2000 B.F.A, National Institute of the Arts, Taipei, Taiwan

1977 Born in Miaoli, Taiwan

 

Solo Exhibitions

2017 ¡uLight¡EScape¡v, IT PARK, Taipei, Taiwan

2016 ¡uCrystalline¡ERealm¡v, BankART Studio NYK, Yokohama, Japan

2015 ¡uLight¡ESubstance¡v, Project Fulfill Art Space, Taipei, Taiwan

2012 ¡uThe Counterattack of Fatigue¡v, National Central University Art Center, Zhongli, Taiwan

2009 ¡uThe World of Fatigue¡v, VT Artsalon, Taipei, Taiwan

2004 ¡uThe Object Park of Gravity¡v, Hong-Gah Museum, Taipei, Taiwan

Group Exhibitions

2016¡uThe Possibility of an Island¡v- Taiwan Biennial, National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taichung, Taiwan
2016¡uSailing in the Dark Cave¡v, Lin & Lin Galley, Taipei, Taiwan

2015¡u"The Pioneers"of Taiwanese Artists,1971-1980¡v, National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taichung , Taiwan
2015¡uIncommensurable¡v- FORMOSA Sculpture Biennale, The Pier2 Art Center, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

2014¡uJie (Boundaries)¡v Contemporary Art from Taiwan, Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University, Ithaca, USA
2014¡uSchizophrenia Taiwan 2.0¡v, Ambika P3, London, United Kingdom
2014¡uSchizophrenia Taiwan 2.0¡v, La Maison de Metallos, Paris, France
2014¡uBuddha on the Beach¡v- Ars Electronica, Arkade Taubenmarkt, Linz, Austria
2014¡uSchizophrenia Taiwan 2.0¡v- Transmediale, Collegium Hungaricum Berlin, Berlin, Germany

2013¡uWhat's ahead¡v- FORMOSA Sculpture Biennale, The Pier2 Art Center, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
2013¡uSchizophrenia Taiwan 2.0¡v- Cyberfest, The State Hermitage Museum, St.Petersburg, Russia
2013¡uSchizophrenia Taiwan 2.0¡v- Ars Electronica, Tabakfabrik, Linz, Austria

2012¡uTHAITAI : A Measure of Understanding¡v, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Bangkok, Thailand
2012¡uManifestation of Homunculi¡v, Kuandu Museum of Fine Arts, Taipei, Taiwan

2011¡uRepublic without People¡v, Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

2010¡uMemories and Beyond¡v- Kuandu Biennale, Kuandu Museum of Fine Arts, Taipei, Taiwan
2010¡uKey Words - Latent sculpture.Renting.Rcenario¡v, Juming Museums, Taipei, Taiwan
2010¡uLiving with Art¡v- Contemporary Art from Japan and Taiwan, Yi&C, Taipei, Taiwan
2010¡uPost-Adolescence¡v, National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taichung, Taiwan

2009¡uDream in a contemporary Secret Garden¡v, Chelsea Art Museum, New York, USA
2009¡uSpeak¡DDescribe¡v- Cross-Strait Contemporary Art, National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taichung, Taiwan
2009¡uMatter & Medium¡v, My Humble House Art Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
2009¡uMaterial Language - Stainless Steel¡v, Juming Museum, Taipei, Taiwan

2008¡uRoom19¡v, Kuandu Museum of Fine Arts, Taipei, Taiwan
2008¡uHarmony in Diversity - Compatibility of 19 Cross-Strait Art Spirits¡v, Asia Art Center, Taipei, Taiwan
2008¡uBubble Tea¡v- Art of Taiwan and Its Contemporary Mutations, Moravian Gallery, Brno, Czech
2008¡uBlueDot ASIA¡v, Seoul Center, Seoul, Korea

2007¡uVery Fun Park¡v, AcquaBar, Taipei, Taiwan

2004 ¡uPassages and afar : Contemporary Sculptures in Taiwan¡v, Providence University, Taichung, Taiwan

2003¡uCome on everybody! King-kong, Barbie, More!¡v, The Pier2 Art Center, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

2002¡uLoops¡v, Tainan National University of the Arts / Paint House, Tainan, Taiwan
2002¡uText Field¡X15 Parabolas¡v, Main Trend Art Space, Taipei, Taiwan