Taiwanese painter Chang Pei Fang participated in the Bank Art Fair held in Setec, south Korea from 7th to the 10th of august
media shovel interviewed with her regard to the issue of her art life
Q: The reason that started as a Painter in taiwan
Answer : In taiwan I grew up in southern Taiwan, a place surrounded by the rhythm of light, the breath of humidity, and lush tropical landscapes.
Painting became my way of preserving and reinterpreting those fleeting moments—shadows, elusive mists, and traces of human existence in space.
The cultural and natural diversity of Taiwan has given me a rich field of perception, and transforming these impressions into painting was, for me, an inevitable choice.
Q: What is a art means to you through entire your whole life
answer: For me, art is both a form of dwelling and a way of moving through the world. It is a continuous dialogue between my inner perception and the external environment.
Art is not merely an object or a product; it is a vibrant field of energy that carries memory, emotion, and the potential for transformation.
Q: How does taiwanese art market,
The Taiwanese art market is dynamic and diverse, yet it also faces challenges in sustainability and public engagement.
While collectors and institutions provide strong support, I believe there is still room for deeper dialogue between artists, audiences, and cultural policies.
Q: . What is the most good memory in exhibition when you worked as a artist
Answer: One of my most unforgettable moments was when a viewer stood quietly before my work for a long time. Later, he told me that the colors and brushstrokes reminded him of a place from his childhood.
This coincided precisely with what I seek to express in art—that it can awaken memories and emotions that language cannot fully capture.
Answer : Memorable buyer that who bought your art piece A collector once acquired a piece from my Paper Airplane series and shared how it resonated with his own feelings of drifting between cities. Knowing that my work could reflect someone’s personal journey and become part of their life story moved me deeply.
Q: The exhibition plan for end of this year and next year
Answer: By the end of this year, I plan to continue exhibiting my recent series, which focus on fissures, qi-rhythm, and the spirit of place. Next year, I will launch two interrelated projects—Echo of Light and Diary of Fissures—exploring light as a trace of existence and fissures as witnesses of time.
Q: the global art trend that you think about
Answer: Globally, I see a growing trend toward cross-disciplinary practices, where the boundaries between painting, digital media, and environmental engagement are dissolving. More and more artists are addressing ecological, spatial, and existential issues, reflecting a shared urgency in our relationship with the world.
Q: How do you think of korean art market, what do you like about Korean art,
Answer: In recent years, the Korean art market has gained significant international recognition, and its contemporary art scene is full of vitality. Notably, the rise of a new generation of collectors, especially younger ones, has injected strong momentum into the market. Their diverse tastes and keen interest in video art, new media, and cross-disciplinary practices have given the Korean contemporary art market an experimental and forward-looking character.
"any comment "
Answer: For me, art is an act of listening—listening to space, to silence, and to the subtle rhythms of life. I hope my works can become places where viewers pause, breathe, and rediscover their sense of belonging in an ever-changing world.
