Chong-Xiao ZHENG

Chong-Xiao ZHENG

1988 Born in Taipei, Taiwan

2019 MFA in Department of Fine Art, Nation Taiwan University of Arts, Taipei, Taiwan

2014 BFA in Department of Fine Art, Nation Taiwan University of Arts, Taipei, Taiwan

In 2014, after seeing Fan Kuan's Travelers Among Mountains and Streams at the National Palace Museum in Taipei, Chong-Xiao felt a responsibility to carry forward the aesthetic experiences of the past, allowing younger generations to resonate with ancient paintings. This sense of duty led him to begin a project of recreating ancient landscapes. The launch of this historical masterpiece reproduction project marked the beginning of Zheng Chongxiao's recognition in the art world and solidified his creative path of exploring perspectives in art history.

​One of the core themes of Zheng's work is how to engage with historical narratives as a form of "presence." The "Pouting Boy" in his work serves as a representation of Chong-Xiao himself. Through the involvement of this symbolic figure, the scenes from different eras and the meanings of the original texts are transformed, creating a new dialogue with the world. As the "Pouting Boy" appears in various settings, he becomes a vessel of time, traversing boundaries that the physical body cannot reach.

Collection

2023 Art Bank, National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taichung, Taiwan

2016 Art Bank, National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taichung, Taiwan

2015 Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taipei, Taiwan

2015 Art Bank, National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taichung, Taiwan

Award Record

2018 National Exhibition, R.O.C. Oil painting, Merit Award

2018 Kaohsiung Award, Oil Painting, Judges' Award

2017 Made In Taiwan, Ministry of Culture

2017 Kaohsiung Award, Oil Painting, Judges' Award

2016 The 2016 Taiwan Emerging Art Awards, Judges' Award

2016 Kaohsiung Award, Oil Painting, Judges'

Award

2015 The 2015 Taiwan Emerging Art Awards, Judges' Award

2015 The 13th Taoyuan Contemporary Art Award, Judges' Award

2013 Taipei Art Awards, Merit Award

2013 Kaohsiung Award, Sketch, Judges' Award