Yi-Sheng Huang (b. 1981, Kaohsiung, Taiwan) received his MFA in Western Painting from the Department of Fine Arts at National Taiwan Normal University with a specialization in Western Painting. His artistic practice centers on animal allegories as a core vocabulary, exploring contemporary political narratives and existential issues.
In his works, animals become metaphorical symbols for exploring human nature and society. Through refined painterly language, the artist orchestrates dialogues between sparrows and lions, composing a playful narrative of power structures and existential tensions. Within seemingly gentle compositions, everyday elements like crayons and doodles interweave with symbols of danger such as bullets and warning tapes, revealing societal contradictions and struggles like contemporary fables. Through meticulous rendering of animal fur and feathers, coupled with sophisticated, luminous color palettes, the artist constructs a visual world that is both tender and tension-filled, guiding viewers to contemplate the essence of existence.
Yi-Sheng Huang’s works have been exhibited throughout Asia and Europe, including significant shows in Osaka, Hong Kong, London, Düsseldorf, and Shanghai. His works are held in several prestigious collections, including the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, the Bureau of Cultural Affairs of Kaohsiung City Government, Art Bank Taiwan, Union Culture Foundation, and Taiwan National Exhibition Committee for Arts.
