Chi-Li Art Introduction
What is the concept of "ten years" in terms of time? If calculated in days, it is 3,650 days; in hours, it amounts to 87,600 hours; and if measured in minutes, it equals 5,256,000 minutes. This is a significant numerical concept, and Chi Li Art has crossed this lengthy decade, reflecting on the past with sincere and multifaceted management philosophy and attitude, broadening its artistic horizon. This decade also represents the presentation of a gallery's steadfast ideals and, of course, the results of persistence. Chi Li Art is located in a quiet alley on Da'an Road in Taipei, where the spatial flow showcases a contemporary and diverse artistic atmosphere. It has curated hundreds of classic art exhibitions, ranging from flat ink paintings to three-dimensional sculptures. Chi Li Art extends themes through curation concepts, planning exhibitions for different forms and categories of art. Importantly, apart from hosting solo and group exhibitions of well-known artists, it also curates exhibitions for emerging ink artists in response to the contemporary Eastern ink trends, attempting to express and reflect the cultural context of contemporary ink in Taiwan. These young artists of the new generation showcase expressive forms that do not adhere to traditional techniques and compositions, presenting a new perspective on ink that differs from the past. For example, in 2014, Chi Li Art held "Taiwan Water Korean Ink: The Two Sides of Contemporary Ink" in Taipei, and in 2015, assisted the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea, in organizing "Macro and Micro: The Phenomenon of Korean and Taiwanese Ink Painting." In the field of abstract art, 2015 saw the curation of "Alternative Abstraction: The Intersecting Zone of Cold and Warm ～ An Abstract Art Exhibition of Taiwan and Korea," inviting the chief researcher of the Korean Art Institute, Moon Jeong-hee, to curate a joint exhibition with important contemporary ink and abstract artists from Taiwan and Korea. The motivation behind the curation was to explore the different aspects of contemporary ink and abstract art in Taiwan and Korea, underpinned by varying national identities and intrinsic creative drives. It also aimed to provide an opportunity for artists and scholars from both countries to deepen cultural and artistic exchanges, facilitating the interactive process between galleries, artists, and collectors, stimulating the art market and collection, and creating a more vibrant art ecology. The ten-year operating philosophy has enabled Chi Li Art to grow and move towards academic, contemporary, and international directions. General Manager Chen Huijun stated, "Ten years sharpens a sword." Now, facing an economic downturn, even in the face of setbacks or lows, our passionate philosophy will not be extinguished, and we will further develop towards a broader international perspective, with the second decade about to begin... (Source: Non-Pond Art)
