Chang Ching Su
b. Taipei, Taiwan
I believe that our experiences are based on overlooked dynamics. Almost all our contemporary life now is rooted in politics, which is why I often ponder the mechanisms behind power relations, whether with the authorities or in everyday life. However, the invisible hand of power is only protruded when conflicts arise. Therefore, my key approach is to create contradictions and capture them in my images.
Stressful and dark realities of politics may be beyond the reach of average citizens. However, despite the shortcomings of the system, I believe harsh criticism and cynicism to be ineffective in addressing such failings. I hope that the humorous touch with paradoxical playfulness in my works not only bring attention to political issues, but moreover, relieve some of the frustrations felt towards the system’s failings.
CV
2021- School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Master of Fine Art
2014-2019 Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Political Theory Division
National Taiwan University
Awards
2016 National Taiwan University Movie Award - Best Actor Award
2013 Taiwan Photographic Contest for College and High School - 3rd place
2013 Fubon Young Voice Photography Award - 3rd place
Group Exhibition
2020 “page en scène”, Garden City Bookstore, Taipei
2019 Photo Go Unit, Tainan International Foto Festival
2019 2019 Wonder Foto Day, G Gallery, Taipei City
2018 Photo Go Unit, Tainan International Foto Festival
2018 Emerging Artist Unit - Taipei Art Photo Show
2018 Young Photo Art Unit, Kaohsiung PhotoFestival
2018 “We only hang out at night”, 24th NTU Art Festival, Taipei City
Curating & Planning
2021 “下班後”，Taipei, Taiwan
Publications
「愛沙尼亞數位治理之法律架構」，台灣eID法案推廣小組，2020
“深夜釣蝦趣”，「耳朵的棲息與散步」，李明璁，2016