Chung-Ming Yang
Taiwan
Yang Chung-Ming (1974~, Taiwan) is the only contemporary artist whose printmaking works are collected by the National Palace Museum in Taipei. He primarily works in the medium of printmaking. Infused with rich life experiences and acute sensitivity, Yang departs from the artistic appearance of traditional printmakers who are engrossed in technique. His art emphasizes profound thoughts and subtle emotions over technical skill, freely navigating between nature and humanities, East and West, as well as classical and contemporary. Through constant experimentation and pushing the boundaries of printmaking, he has carved out a unique artistic landscape.
“I have always been searching for the path in art that can only be traversed through printmaking,” Yang says. Since falling in love with printmaking in college, he has devoted his life to exploring this art form. In his hands, printmaking transforms into pieces that are filled with craftsmanship, romanticism, and humanistic sentiments.
From painting and installation art to printmaking, and from highly detailed mezzotints to one-of-a-kind prints, he has honed his craft over decades. In his work, the medium becomes a tool subservient to the concept, allowing him to express a diversity of styles not confined to a single genre. Beyond form, what is even more precious is that Yang Chung-Ming’s art doesn’t clamor for attention; instead, it resonates subtly, seeping into the depths of the viewer’s heart.