the 37th new taipei city art exhibition returns in 2025, featuring two divisions: the general division and the youth division.
the general division includes five categories—ink painting, calligraphy, seal carving, tempera painting, and three-dimensional art—while the youth division focuses on ink painting and calligraphy.
we sincerely invite you to visit new taipei art exhibition.
general division: the fusion of tradition and innovation
ink painting – first prize: chang yao-ching, “together we go”
chang yao-ching adopts a “one river, two banks” composition, blending fine black-and-white lines reminiscent of mezzotint prints to depict the bustling scenery and aligned fishing boats along the tamsui river. the rich narrative and vivid details evoke a modern-day along the river during the qingming festival, brimming with vitality and visual tension.
calligraphy – first prize: lin chih-hung, wang wei’s “drinking wine with pei di”
lin chih-hung’s cursive script integrates the calligraphic styles of the song and ming dynasties. his fluid and natural brushwork, full of dynamic rhythm and graceful variation, creates a harmonious composition that exemplifies the effortless beauty of mature cursive calligraphy.
tempera painting – first prize: lai chu-ying, “land beyond dreams”
lai chu-ying employs a monochromatic dark palette to build a serene atmosphere. using the imagery of cascading staghorn ferns, she creates a delicate balance between stillness and movement. the subtle gradation and composition evoke quiet contemplation, making this an exemplary work of the tempera painting category.
seal carving – first prize: lin ssu-yu, “ssu-yu’s seal collection”
lin ssu-yu uses seal carving as a form of spiritual expression, incorporating landscape and buddhist imagery into the side-carving design. the combination of cinnabar and black ink enhances the visual depth. featuring multi-sided inscriptions, including a vertically carved buddha motif that connects across four surfaces, the work demonstrates exceptional craftsmanship and artistic ingenuity.
three-dimensional art – first prize: yeh chia-ning, “non space”
yeh chia-ning’s suspended installation uses metal, ceramic, and plastic materials to create fruit and vegetable forms that explore the “negative space” of food. inspired by women’s daily engagement with ingredients, the hollow structures of gourds and papayas are visualized as metaphors for unseen domestic labor—imbuing the work with both visual impact and profound meaning.
youth division: sparks of a new generation
ink painting – first prize: ting pin-yun, “forgotten time”
ting pin-yun builds upon traditional ink painting with new conceptual and experimental approaches. through wet-brush techniques and collage-like compositions, she expresses layered emotions and subtle complexity, embodying the perspective and creative potential of the younger generation.
calligraphy – first prize: tsai shan-yu, shu yue-hsiang’s “letter to cheng-chung”
tsai shan-yu’s semi-cursive script is fluid and natural, with balanced character proportions and rhythmic movement. using malachite-green pigment instead of ink and a dyed paper base, the work evokes the rustic charm of ancient stone inscriptions, leaving a lasting impression.
we warmly invite you to visit the new taipei city arts center, engage with these exceptional works, and experience the timeless resonance of art across generations.
