Tzongshien Lin

Tzong-shien Lin (1965-) Biography
Mr. Tzong-shien Lin, a very prolific and versatile artist, works across diverse range of media, including sculpture, illustrations, picture books, water color, acrylic, oil painting and porcelain. His sculpture work was awarded wit merit in the national completion in1988 when he was a student in Taiwan Arts Academy. Upon receiving a MFA from Academy of Arts University, San Francisco, USA in1992, Mr. Lin came back to Taiwan and dedicated his talents in creating picture books for children. These children’s books have been widely published and won several prestigious awards for children’s literature in Taiwan. In 2007, one of his illustrations was elected to decorate Children’s Library in the Hong Kong Central Library. In recent years, his focus has been shifted to rewriting traditional themes in art. He is constantly seeking new forms and new vocabulary in order to create works close to contemporary ideas and life. Both his Gold Fish (2012-) and Peony (2011-) series have drawn private collectors’ and media attentions. His most recent porcelain work, richly colored, reflects his view of joie-de-vivre.

MFA, Academy of ArtsUniversity,San Francisco

1994 Solo Exhibition, Academy of Arts Gallery, San Francisco, USA
1999 Solo Exhibition, Sunshine Art Gallery, TSMC, Hsinchu
2000 Solo Exhibition, Hsinchu Social Education Center, Hsinchu
2006 Solo Exhibition, Cultural Bureau of Hsinchu County, Hsinchu
2007 Solo Exhibition, Angel Art Gallery, Taipei
2008 Solo Exhibition, Angel Art Gallery, Taipei
2010 Joint Exhibition, Angel Life House, Taipei International Flora Exposition
2011 Solo Exhibition, Zheng-shi Art Gallery, Hsinchu
2012 Solo Exhibition, Taiwan Art Gallery, Tao-yuan
2014 Solo Exhibition, Municipal Cultural Bureau of Hsinchu City, Hsinchu
2014 Joint Exhibition, 17th Beijing International Art Expo, Beijing
2014 Solo Exhibition, Angel Art Gallery, Taipei
2015 Solo Exhibition, Hsinchu Arts Museum, Hsinchu
2015 Solo Exhibition Ga Yi Gallery. Shanghai,China