Ting Yu WANG

Wang Ting-Yu (born in 1981, Taipei) is a contemporary Taiwanese artist known for his distinctive acrylic layering technique that blends elements of mythology, constellations, ancient civilizations, and cartographic imagery. He received his MFA from Tunghai University in 2007. Wang’s works are rich in symbolism and poetic resonance, often weaving together historical memory and personal narrative to construct dreamlike, temporally intertwined visual realms.

His paintings resemble stratified layers of time, with each brushstroke embedded with subtle references to civilization, belief systems, and cosmic order. Ancient totems seamlessly merge with modern visual language, presenting motifs such as feathered serpents, archaic star charts, mysterious codes, and map-like structures. These elements seem to emerge from deep historical consciousness, like fragments of lost knowledge, inviting viewers on a spiritual journey across time and space.

Wang excels at creating multidimensional readings within a two-dimensional plane. His compositions are visually intricate, evoking the sense of a treasure map laden with hidden clues, beckoning exploration through symbols and imagery. With a profound understanding of both Eastern and Western visual vocabularies, Wang skillfully distills his personal style from complex cultural frameworks—balancing rational structure with lyrical poetics.

Wang’s works have received numerous accolades, including the Taipei Art Award and the First Prize of the Kaohsiung Award. His pieces are held in the collections of the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, the Art Bank Taiwan, among others. Frequently featured in major exhibitions and art fairs both in Taiwan and internationally, Wang Ting-Yu is regarded as one of the most recognizable and representative figures in Taiwan's contemporary art scene.