Julia HUNG

Julia HUNG, born in 1986 in Taipei, has lived in various countries since childhood, infusing her identity and art with a multicultural background. Her creations exhibit a fluidity akin to water, constantly transforming and effortlessly transcending boundaries and forms while preserving their intrinsic essence. This fluidity reflects her diverse perspectives, embodying the Taoist philosophy of mutual transformation.

Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Illustration from OCAD University in Canada and a Master’s degree in Contemporary Artistic Practices from HEAD – Genève in Switzerland, Julia HUNG employs an out-of-the-box mindset to craft her microcosmic universe. She skillfully integrates traditional techniques with various media, exploring artistic creation beyond conventions and cultural barriers.

In 2017, she stood out as a finalist for the "New Heads – BNP Paribas Foundation Art Award," with her exhibited works collected by the renowned Swiss gallery, Artvera’s. In 2024, she became a recipient of the "Asian Cultural Council (ACC) New York Fellowship Program." She was also selected for the "2023 Taoyuan Contemporary Art Award" and received an Honorable Mention in the second category of the "2020 Pingtung Art Award."

Her works are part of the collection of the King Car Cultural and Educational Foundation and have been installed as public art at Taipei's t-Hub Neihu Incubation Center and the Alishan Indigo Hotel. Julia has held solo exhibitions in Taiwan and participated in group exhibitions in Europe and Canada. In recent years, she has been acclaimed as a promising rising star in Asia.

Julia HUNG excels in weaving with colored copper wires, creating her pieces intuitively. Her web-like sculptures break free from traditional symmetrical composition principles, engaging in a free dialogue with space and light, infusing her metal works with an "organic" quality. This extends her exploration of free will, a theme she has pursued since her student days. In her "Déjà Vu" and "Untamed" series, HUNG uses flexible and flowing copper wires to create semi-transparent sculptures, giving hard metal a light and colorful spatial presence. These works challenge preconceived notions of metal and showcase her acute sensitivity to space and structure, crafting a dynamic artistic language that invites viewers to explore ever-changing visual experiences.