Artists
Photo Credit: NIU Chun-Chiang
LIU Shih-Tung
LIU Shih-Tung
| Location | USA / Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| Residency | 18th Street Arts Center |
| Year of the Grant | 2010 |
| Work | Drifting Images |
Artist Statement:
I have been moving away from installation and performance art since the early 2000s, and he is now inspired by folk tradition, namely collage creation. He uses images cut from printed materials, primarily fashion magazines, and recombines selected images with paint on flat canvas.
In my earlier [installation and performance] work, my collage approach and development can be clearly identified. I have always used collage as a means of expression; I humorously re-arrange [my subjects]. I combine the elements of subjective cutting, deformation, and the traces of a paintbrush into a perceptual space, creating a contemporary collage that transcends tradition. This is what I have been pursuing in my artistic practice.
My experience at 18th Street Arts Center not only allowed me to become more familiar with the art field in Los Angeles and San Francisco, CA, but also with the West Coast in general. I took note of the collaborative relationships between artists and galleries, and I learned how museums and art museums functioned. In addition, Art Radar interviewed me regarding this residency.
My three-month Artist-in-Residence at 18th Street Art marked a new beginning in my art practice. Living in a multicultural artist platform helped me to gain new perspectives and familiarize myself with new concepts. When I returned to my home country, I was able to utilize what I had learned and experienced to contribute to my own art and culture.