Jun T. Lai’s solo exhibition at Taipei Fine Arts Museum｜Taiwan News

Описание: Today we take you to an exhibition showcasing works by Taiwanese artist Jun T. Lai. Nearly 80 works created by Lai from the 1970s onward to the present year are on view. FTV reporter Stephany Yang takes us in for a look!

The room is filled with driftwood, steel, and acrylic sculptures of hearts, mermaids and fish. Lai was inspired by the natural beauty of Dulan, Taitung. The works hopes to showcase Taiwan’s strengths despite being a small island.

Lin Hsuan-chun
Taipei Fine Arts Museum research assistant
It is an installation that occupies the entire space, and it is also a work made on site by Jun Lai for this retrospective exhibition. In addition to the plexiglass sculptures on the wall that everyone has noticed, the elements of the entire work also include wood sculptures on the floor made of driftwood that was damaged by the Aug. 8 Flood. Then there are metal sculptures on the floor and mirrors. Light is also a very important element of this work. There is some yellow light, which is the use of natural light outside the exhibition venue. One highlight of this work is that if you come to this exhibition at different times, you will see different expressions of light. Lai wants to express that Taiwan, as a small island, although peripheral, is not powerless.

Another highlight of the exhibition is this work featuring heart-shaped acrylic sculptures inspired by ocean waves.

Lin Hsuan-chun
Taipei Fine Arts Museum research assistant
It is very transparent. This set of works is created by using plexiglass and Lai’s unique dying technique. Most of the big hearts are blue and green. Overall, it attempts to show the color of the sea and the changes under the sunlight, to convey that everyone is unique.

Lai is a seasoned artist with over 40 years of professional experience. Her works range from paintings and sculptures, to public art installations. Many of Lai’s works explores themes of transformation and harmony. This latest exhibition of hers showcases her most notable works and new creations. The exhibition is divided into four themes, weaving the story of Lai’s career.

Lin Hsuan-chun
Taipei Fine Arts Museum research assistant
The exhibition encompasses Lai’s important graduation project in 1974 to her on-site production in 2025. The exhibited works include two-dimensional paintings, sculptures, all of her important works in each stage of her career, and later public art and spatial installations. In this exhibition, you can also see the Studio of Contemporary Art founded by Jun Lai and her evolution and influence on Taiwan’s contemporary art.

Lai’s exhibition is on view at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum until May 25.

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