Interview with Yu-Ting Shih
Designer of the Day Interview
27 May 2024
Jason SHIH（Yu-ting SHIH）was born in 1972 and grew up in Lu-kang Town, Chang-hua County, Taiwan, which was a district prospered with traditional folk arts and crafts. He was so fascinated by those ancient temples, paintings, ceramic and wood figures that motivated him to pass a special test for a fine art class in an elementary
school in the capital,Taipei. Following the fine art class in junior and senior high school, Jason SHIH studied at Taipei National University of the Arts for the BFA program and graduated as a Metal Sculpture-major (1996).
After 15 years fine art school training and widely exploring in the area of arts, Jason SHIH was confirmed the passion to the creation of form. In order to become a professional sculptor, after 2 years army service in duty, he studied abroad at School for American Crafts, Rochester Institute of Technology, New York, USA, and majored in Metal Sculpture. After graduating with the MFA degree (2001), Jason SHIH worked for Albert Paley, a world-renowned metal sculptor in New York, as an assistant to learn more technology and practical experience of public
art and metal craft.
In 2002, after well prepared, Jason SHIH decided to come back to the artist's hometown, Taiwan, to begin his professional sculptor career. 20 years so far, he has completed more than 80 public art works. During this period, Jason had also participated in the artist residency programs of Wangsan Festival in Gangneung, South Korea (2003), JamFactory Contemporary Craft and Design in Adelaide, Australia (2004) and New Taipei City Goverment Gold Museum, Taiwan (2008).
While developing his professional sculptor career, Jason SHIH never forgot to pursue the nourishment of academic theories. He obtained his Art Ph. D. from China Academy of Art, China (2015) and a MBA from National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan (2022). Now, Jason SHIH and his twin boys live in Taoyuan City, Taiwan, and consistently engages in the both areas of sculpture and public art.
school in the capital,Taipei. Following the fine art class in junior and senior high school, Jason SHIH studied at Taipei National University of the Arts for the BFA program and graduated as a Metal Sculpture-major (1996).
After 15 years fine art school training and widely exploring in the area of arts, Jason SHIH was confirmed the passion to the creation of form. In order to become a professional sculptor, after 2 years army service in duty, he studied abroad at School for American Crafts, Rochester Institute of Technology, New York, USA, and majored in Metal Sculpture. After graduating with the MFA degree (2001), Jason SHIH worked for Albert Paley, a world-renowned metal sculptor in New York, as an assistant to learn more technology and practical experience of public
art and metal craft.
In 2002, after well prepared, Jason SHIH decided to come back to the artist's hometown, Taiwan, to begin his professional sculptor career. 20 years so far, he has completed more than 80 public art works. During this period, Jason had also participated in the artist residency programs of Wangsan Festival in Gangneung, South Korea (2003), JamFactory Contemporary Craft and Design in Adelaide, Australia (2004) and New Taipei City Goverment Gold Museum, Taiwan (2008).
While developing his professional sculptor career, Jason SHIH never forgot to pursue the nourishment of academic theories. He obtained his Art Ph. D. from China Academy of Art, China (2015) and a MBA from National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan (2022). Now, Jason SHIH and his twin boys live in Taoyuan City, Taiwan, and consistently engages in the both areas of sculpture and public art.
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Jason SHIH graduated from School for American Crafts, Rochester Institute of Technology, New York, USA,and majored in Metal Sculpture. And, he earned his Art Ph. D. from China Academy of Art, China (2015). Now, Jason SHIH lives in Taoyuan City, Taiwan, and consistently engages in the both areas of sculpture and public art.
As a professional sculptor, I likes to experience the taste of life with perceptual observation in the subtle moments, and also likes the ever-changing situation of game shapes in the poetic imaginary space. For me, art creation is to share various moods and stories in daily life.
I chose to be a sculptor and I love it.
Humanistic thinking derived from eastern sentiments/oriental trend, Jason Shih's abstract sculptures adopt a simplified aesthetic that uses simplicity to control complexity.
Jason Shih is good at translating the aesthetic insights in daily life into profound and timeless elements, gathering pure energy in concise and concise words. His creations start from the delicate humanistic thinking of oriental sentiments and invoke the bright expression techniques of contemporary visual art in form and color. The characteristics of the work are simplicity yet grandeur, attention to detail and full of dramatic tension. In a lively and creative modern style, it elaborates on contemporary humanities.
Jason Shih is good at translating the aesthetic insights in daily life into profound and timeless elements, gathering pure energy in concise and concise words. His creations start from the delicate humanistic thinking of oriental sentiments and invoke the bright expression techniques of contemporary visual art in form and color. The characteristics of the work are simplicity yet grandeur, attention to detail and full of dramatic tension. In a lively and creative modern style, it elaborates on contemporary humanities.
I suggest that young designers should be brave enough to try new things in life and artistic expression methods.
Solve problems skillfully and solve problems perfectly
Originality and inspiration
Good design allows us to experience fun and be full of imagination about life
It is an honor to use your talents to help those in need and those who appreciate you.
I always focus on the job at hand and make it perfect.
Focus on perfection. Meanwhile, stay open to curiosity.
As far as artists are concerned, I admire German choreographer Pina Bausch(1940-2009) and British costume designer Alexander McQueen(1969-2010). The former's contemporary humanistic and profound concepts of time and space inspired me to understand sculpture's ability to display kinetic energy and imagination in space. The latter gives me a freer and broader inspiration for the interpretation of contemporary images or themes.
I like the kinetic energy or dynamics from the aesthetic context of Futurism (1909-) and Constructivism (1917-). The speed and continuous movement displayed by the kinetic energy of nature and animals are often full of charming energy images. I adore the beauty of dynamic energy itself that can be interpreted in a restrained and elegant manner at the moment of defying gravity, flying in the air, and sliding.
Poetic imagination, the dynamics of light and shadow, and the rhythm of volume.
Focus on perfection. Meanwhile, stay open to curiosity.
No matter what kind of job I have, I will focus on it and do it perfectly.
Good design is the perfect implementation of things in a scientific, kind and artistic way.
Professional work partners.
Experience the joy of life and appreciate various forms of artistic expression.
No matter what the situation is, I will always focus on the job at hand and do it perfectly.
Design originates from humanistic needs. It comes from people and will be used by people.
I always focus on the job at hand and make it perfect.
I always focus on the job at hand and make it perfect.
I always focus on the job at hand and make it perfect.
Design originates from humanistic needs. It comes from people and will be used by people.
我始終專注於自己手邊的工作.並將它做到完美
I always focus on the job at hand and make it perfect.
I always focus on the job at hand and make it perfect.
我始終專注於自己手邊的工作.並將它做到完美
I always focus on the job at hand and make it perfect.
I always focus on the job at hand and make it perfect.
Good design is the perfect implementation of things in a scientific, kind and artistic way.
Design originates from humanistic needs. It comes from people and will be used by people.
I always focus on the job at hand and make it perfect.
Design thinking: the design originates from humanistic needs. It comes from people and will be used by people.
Always focus on the job at hand and make it perfect.
Design originates from humanistic needs. It comes from people and will be used by people.
Professional work partners.
I will look for professional assistance based on work needs.
The relationship between color and materials is like food and plates. They need to be harmonious with each other to be perfectly presented.
I always focus on the job at hand and make it perfect.
Focus on perfection. Meanwhile, stay open to curiosity.
Sure, I will look for professional assistance based on work needs.
I will look for professional assistance based on work needs.
Experience the joy of life and appreciate various forms of artistic expression.
Experience the joy of life and appreciate various forms of artistic expression.
I will look for professional assistance based on work needs.
No matter what the situation is, I will always focus on the job at hand and do it perfectly.
Black, theater, oriental food, autumn, Volvo and Timberland.
I was born in Lukang Town, Taiwan, where traditional craftsmen are active. I have been interested in folk crafts, temple architecture, wood and stone carvings since my childhood.
No matter what the situation is, I will always focus on the job at hand and do it perfectly.
Since my childhood, I really like to experience the joy of life and appreciate various forms of artistic expression.
No matter what the situation is, I will always focus on the job at hand and do it perfectly.
Jason Shih's abstract sculptures adopt a simplified aesthetic that uses simplicity to control complexity. He is good at translating the aesthetic insights in daily life into profound and timeless elements. As a professional sculptor, Jason likes to experience the taste of life with perceptual observation in the subtle moments, and also likes the ever-changing situation of game shapes in the poetic imaginary space. For Jason, art creation is to share various moods and stories in daily life.
Designer Interview
27 May 2024
Jason SHIH graduated from School for American Crafts, Rochester Institute of Technology, New York, USA, and majored in Metal Sculpture. And, he earned his Art Ph. D. from China Academy of Art, China (2015). Now, Jason lives in Taoyuan City, Taiwan, and consistently engages in the both areas of sculpture and public art.
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https://jason.com
As a professional sculptor, Jason likes to experience the taste of life with perceptual observation in the subtle moments, and also likes the ever-changing situation of game shapes in the poetic imaginary space. For Jason, art creation is to share various moods and stories in daily life.
Abstract sculpture, metal sculpture, outdoor sculpture and public art
Modern sculpture, abstract sculpture and orientaltrend creations
Metal sculpture
Curiosity and passion
Poetic imagination, the dynamics of light and shadow, and the rhythm of volume
Poetic imagination and orientaltrend
Self-celebration / self-fulfillment
2024 “Jason Shih–Solo Art Exhibition”, online: May 15 – June 14, https://lightspacetime.art/jason-shih-solo-art-exhibition/
2024 “Aureate Imagery- Jason Shih`s Abstract Sculpture”, Spot Gallery, New Taipei City,Taiwan
2024 “Aureate Imagery- Jason Shih`s Abstract Sculpture”, Spot Gallery, New Taipei City,Taiwan
As a professional sculptor, Jason likes to experience the taste of life with perceptual observation in the subtle moments, and also likes the ever-changing situation of game shapes in the poetic imaginary space. For Jason, art creation is to share various moods and stories in daily life.
My creation likes to interpret kinetic energy or dynamics from the aesthetic context of Futurism (1909-) and Constructivism (1917-). The speed and continuous movement displayed by the kinetic energy of nature and animals are often full of charming energy images. I pursue the beauty of dynamic energy itself that can be interpreted in a restrained and elegant manner at the moment of defying gravity, flying in the air, and sliding.
Jason SHIH graduated from School for American Crafts, Rochester Institute of Technology, New York, USA, and majored in Metal Sculpture. And, he earned his Art Ph. D. from China Academy of Art, China (2015). Now, Jason lives in Taoyuan City, Taiwan, and consistently engages in the both areas of sculpture and public art.
Passion for good－Sincere creation embodies the beauty of eternity
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https://jasonshih.com
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