Artist / CY Wang
Born in Taipei and now based in Hong Kong and Taipei, artist CY showcases his artistic talent from a very young age. From photography to installation and painting, each domain reveals his fascinating imagination and unique aesthetics.
As a “MANGA” generator, his diverse body of work embodies an intersection of pop culture, history, and fine art. It explores the relationship between the new generation, the Internet, video games, and social media, delving into the cultural and social perspectives of youth. CY first gained recognition through Takashi Murakami's GEISAI Taiwan in 2009, where he received the Seiichi Kamei Personal Award, followed by a golden prize at GEISAI Taiwan 2010.
His art is influenced by childhood memories, including cartoons, video games, and TV shows. In recent years, his paintings have demonstrated impressive skill, with the combination of diverse characters standing out. His inspiration has always stemmed from his life, imagination, and the things that are important to him.
During the pandemic, his daughter was born, and family time with two children inspired a new series titled “Rainbow.” This series features two main characters, Haha and Hoho, who originate from a Rainbow planet. They land on Earth to explore, grow, love, and share. CY begins a new storyline with these charming “aliens.” As the old saying goes, the eyes are the windows to the soul; through these “rainbow eyes,” he connects hope and the future, evoking the depth of the starry sky and leading to the vast, amazing cosmos.
This series delivers a powerful visual impact to the audience. The vivid, colorful rainbows radiate bright energy that uplifts people. The scenarios are wonderfully simple yet joyful, resonating with contemporary life, childhood, and memories. Audiences can find a familiar sensation alongside fresh inspiration. This new series has garnered worldwide acclaim and collection.
Curating
2020 “IF”, ARU Meng Solo exhibition, 44 gallery, Taipei
2020 planned an online artists mutual campaign “Yi-chi chia yo”
2019 “WAVE”, Wrong Gallery, Taipei
Art Museum Exhibition
2024 “Asian Influence” STRAAT Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands
2019 “Made in Illusion” Times Art Museum, Beijing
2019 “Theatre in Life” Asia University Museum of Modern Art, Taichung
2018 “FACE 2.0” Yekaterinburg Museum of Fine Arts, Yekaterinburg, Russia
2017 “ARENA” Taipei Fine Art Museum, Taipei
2017 “Rebuild & Transition” Today Art Museum, Beijing, China
2016 “Snap Taking & Slow Thinking” Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts, Kaohsiung
2016 “Dance with the Museum Collection” Taipei Fine Art Museum, Taipei
2016 “International Animation, Yin Chuan - Very Addictive” MOCA Yin Chuan, Yin Chuan, China
2014 “Taiwan Biennial 2014”, National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taichung
2013 “LOVE LOVE Animamix Biennale 2013-14” Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts, Kaohsiung
2013 “Exhibition for Nominated Young Artist in Asia” Today Art Museum, Beijing
2012 “Future Pass” Today Art Museum, Beijing
2010 “35th Japan Photographers Society Exhibition” Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography, Tokyo, Japan
Solo Exhibitions
2025 "Echoes of Starlight", TOUCH GALLERY, Hong Kong
2024 “Rainbow BB” PLAS Art Show, J.P. Art Center, Seoul, Korea
2024 “Rainbow Planet”, BDW Gallery, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
2018 “Hoho”, Galerie Grand Siècle, Taipei
2018 “My House is not an Otaku House”, Cans Space, Taipei
2017 “Fantastic Color Bar”, Ying Art Center, Shanghai, China
2017 “Narcissus Paradise”, Elsa Gallery, Taipei
2015 “House”, Gallery Tsubaki, Tokyo, Japan
2013 “宅 La casa de Taiwán”, Casa de la Cultura de Tampico, Tampico, Mexico
2012 “A House Odyssey” Liang Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
2011 “House” Austin Tung Gallery, Melbourne, Australia
2010 “House Party” Piaopiao Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
Group Exhibitions
2024 “A Better Tomorrow” Thinkspace Projects, Los Angeles, America
2024 “Spring Show” Gallery Tsubaki, Tokyo, Japan
2024 《ART RUTURE》Grand Hyatt Taipei, Biscuit Gallery, Taipei
2023 “New in Town” Vertical Gallery, Chicago, America
2023 “Interaction” Galerie Zberro, Paris, France
2023 “Mystic Bunnies” Klamp Gallery, Seoul, Korea
2023 “Friendship & Ocean” Galleria Benel, Bangkok, Thailand
2023 “COAST” Stupid Krap, Australia
2023 “GREEN” Whatever Smiles, Hong Kong
2023 “ONE ART Taipei” J.P. Art Center, Taipei
2022 “Winter Blossom” Gallery Afternoon, Seoul, Korea
2022 “A December to Remember” Off the Record, Hong Kong
2022 “A NEW HORIZON” Akrilyc, London
2022 “The Last Supper” Granada Gallery, Madrid, Spain
2022 “Monologue” L+ Art Center, Shanghai
2022 “Summer Playground” Yidi Art, Hong Kong
2022 “At a Crossroads” Van Der Pals Gallery, New York
2022 “Initiation” Popi Gallery, Brussels
2021 “Connect City Arts Festival” CCCC Southern Financial Investment Building, Zhuhai
2019 “WAVE”, Wrong Gallery, Taipei
2019 “2019 Original Festival”, Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, Taipei
2019 “Made in Illusion” Artron Art Center, Shenzhen
2018 “A Brief History of the Future” National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taichung
2018 “Wie im Märchen” Kunsthaus Horn, Horn, Austria
2017 “FOTOFEVER Art Fair” Carrousel du Louvre, Paris, France
2016 “KUSO Project” Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery, Las Vegas, USA
2016 “Across the Pacific” LAM Gallery, Los Angeles, USA
2016 “Gallery Tsubaki Reunion”, Gallery Tsubaki, Tokyo, Japan
2015 “ART BUSAN 2015” Bexco, Busan, Korea
2015 “START ART FAIR VIP Event”, Lights of Soho, London
2014 “ART14 LONDON” Olympia Grand, London
2014 “ART EDITION” Hangaram Art Museum, Seoul, Korea
2014 “SINGAPORE ART FAIR” Suntec Singapore, Singapore
2014 “The Geek & The Goddess” AM Space, Hong Kong
2011 “Stay Real Dreams” Huashan 1914 Creative Park, Taipei
2011 “ART HK 2011”, Hong Kong International Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong
2011 “Contemporary Art in Taiwan and China”, Moganshan M50, Shanghai, China
2011 “Finding New Stars” Kaikai Kiki Gallery, Taipei
2010 “The Art of Photography SHOW” The Lyceum Theatre Gallery, San Diego, USA
2010 “GEISAI – Finding New Stars”, ARKI Gallery, Taipei
2010 “GEISAI TAIWAN #2” Huashan 1914 Creative Park, Taipei
2010 “GEISAI #14” TOKYO BIG SITE, Tokyo, Japan
2009 “GEISAI TAIWAN #1” Huashan 1914 Creative Park, Taipei
Public Collection
Taoyuan Museum of Fine Arts, Taoyuan
Art Bank, Ministry of Culture, Taichung
Brand and Business Cooperation
2021 “Häagen-Dazs - Cooperation Exhibition”, Taipei
2020 “Oishi x FIONA CHEN x FASHIONZOO x CY WANG” Pop-up, Shanghai
2019 “VALMONT x CY WANG”, Brand Crossover Installation, Hong Kong
2018 “Sneaker House” The Forest HK, Hong Kong
2014 “Fantasy Generation G”, G-SHOCK Taiwan, Taipei
2014 “Asian Design Power x Giordano - Life is a Journey”, Giordano, Hong Kong
2012 “EPSON 100 People Ensemble ‘Consciousness’” TIVAC Gallery, Taipei
2012 “GQ” Fashion Magazine Cover
2012 “C2C” Album Cover “Tetra”, France
2012 “Sharon Kwan” Album Cover “Home Girl”, Taipei
2012 “Mr. Nice” Album Cover “Love Boat”, Taipei
2011 “Stay Real Dreams” Huashan 1914 Creative Park, Taipei
Awards
2013 TDW Art Fair, Tokyo Designers Week Judge’s Award
2010 Gold Award, "GEISAI Taiwan #2", Taiwan
2010 Finalist of FINE ART, First Place of NUDES & First Place of PEOPLE-OTHERS, International Photography Awards, New York City
2010 Top 50 of ART TAKES MIAMI, Miami
2010 Top 50 of ARTISTS WANTED, New York City
2010 Honorable Mention of THE Art of Photography SHOW, San Diego, USA
2010 Photojournalism (Pro) - Performing Arts Second Place, France Prix de la Photographie Paris (Px3)
2010 Amateur Nude 2nd Place, 4th PHOTOGRAPHY Masters Cup, New York
2010 Grand Prize of Japan Photographers Society Competition
2009 Judge Prize from Mr. Seiichi Kamei (Japanese Magazine Casa Brutus), GEISAI Taiwan #1
2009 Non Professional Advertising Music 2nd Place Awarded, France Prix de la Photographie Paris (Px3)