Ling-Shen LIN
Taiwan / Taipei
1964 Born in Tainan, Taiwan
Winner of the First Prize at the National Art Exhibition in 1987, LIN is known for his photographic realism that captures the fleeting light and shadow of nature. His compositions are as refined as they are sensitive, echoing the elegance of an idealized landscape. His latest works incorporate surrealist elements, freezing time and distorting space to create an uncanny atmosphere — as if inviting the viewer into a lucid dream.
Degree
1988 Graduated from the Western Painting Group of the Fine Arts Department of Cultural University
Experience
Teaches at the Art and Advertising Department of Private Taibei Senior High School
Solo Exhibitions
2021 Solo Exhibition at Apollo Art Gallery, Taipei
2019 Solo Exhibition at at Hun Hau(Apollo x Hun Hau), Pingtung, Taiwan
2018 Solo Exhibition at Apollo Art Gallery, Taipei
2008 Solo Exhibition at Apollo Art Gallery, Taipei
2000 Solo Exhibition at Apollo Art Gallery, Taipei
1998 Solo Exhibition at Apollo Art Gallery, Taipei
1995 Solo Exhibition at Apollo Art Gallery, Taipei
1992 Solo Exhibition at Apollo Art Gallery, Taipei
Joint Exhibitions
2025 Art Taipei, Apollo Art Gallery Booth, Taipei, Taiwan
2024 Exhibited at Taiwan Shilin District Court, Taipei, Taiwan
2023 “3X Triple Expansion - The landscape of the heart's desire” at Taipei city arts promotion office, Taipei, Taiwan
2023 “Art Against Cancer” ACC X Estee Lauder, Apollo Art Gallery Booth, American Club Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan
2023 Art Taichung, Apollo Art Gallery Booth, Taichung
2023 Exhibited at The one(Apollo x The one), Hsinchu, Taiwan
2022 Art Tainan, Apollo Art Gallery Booth, Tainan, Taiwan
2022 “The Woman and the Sea” Apollo selected exhibition, Apollo Art Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
2021 Art Taipei, Apollo Art Gallery Booth, Taipei, Taiwan
2021 Art Tainan, Apollo Art Gallery Booth, Tainan, Taiwan
2019 Shanghai Art Fair, Apollo Art Gallery Booth, Shanghai, China
2019 Art Taichung, Apollo Art Gallery Booth, Taichung, Taiwan
2018 Art Tainan, Apollo Art Gallery Booth, Tainan, Taiwan
2017 Art Taipei, Apollo Art Gallery Booth, Taipei, Taiwan
2016 Art Tainan, Apollo Art Gallery Booth, Tainan, Taiwan
2016 Art Taipei, Apollo Art Gallery Booth, Taipei, Taiwan
2015 Art Tainan, Apollo Art Gallery Booth, Tainan, Taiwan
2015 Art Taipei, Apollo Art Gallery Booth, Taipei, Taiwan
2014 “360 dpi” Joint Exhibition at Apollo Art Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
2014 Exhibited at Apollo Art Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
2014 Art Tainan, Apollo Art Gallery Booth, Tainan, Taiwan
2014 Art Taichung, Apollo Art Gallery Booth, Taichung, Taiwan
2014 Art Taipei, Apollo Art Gallery Booth, Taipei, Taiwan
2013 Exhibited at Apollo Art Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
2013 Art Tainan, Apollo Art Gallery Booth, Tainan, Taiwan
2013 CITIZEN ART SHANGHAI, Apollo Art Gallery Booth, Shanghai, China
2013 Art Taipei, Apollo Art Gallery Booth, Taipei, Taiwan
2010 “APOLLO x YAHOO” The first online platform art fair, Taiwan
2000 The 19th Japanese Modern Art Invitational Exhibition
1996 The 15th Japanese Modern Art Invitational Exhibition
1995 National Art Exhibition, Taiwan
1994 The 9th Asia International Watercolor Exhibition
1992-1994 Tainan Art Invitational Exhibition, Taiwan
Awards
2021 Chinese Writers & Artists Association
2021 Won the 62nd “Chinese Literature and Art Medal” of the Chinese Writers & Artists Association
2000 Received the Osaka Governor's Award from the 19th Japan Modern Art Exhibition
1991 Won the third place in the 18th Taipei Art Awards
1991 Won the Tainan City Art Achievement Award
1990 Won the first place in the 8th Kaohsiung Arts Awards
1989 Won the second place in the 43rd Provincial Art Exhibition
1988 Won the first prize of the 2nd Tainan Arts Awards
1987 Won the first place in the 41st Provincial Art Exhibition
1986 Won the first place in the 13th National Youth Sketching Competition
Publications
2008 Publication of “Watercolor Painting by LIN Ling-Shen” Published by Apollo Art Gallery
2000 Publication of “Oil Painting by LIN Ling-Shen” Published by Apollo Art Gallery
1998 Publication of “Oil Painting by LIN Ling-Shen” Published by LIN Ling-Shen
1995 Publication of “Painting by LIN Ling-Shen” Published by LIN Ling-Shen