Taiwanese artist Shi Jin-hua dies in traffic accident | Taiwan News

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwanese conceptual artist Shi Jin-hua (石晉華) died in a scooter accident on Sanduo 2nd Road in Kaohsiung at 1 p.m. on Saturday (June 28).

A 20-year-old man surnamed Chen (陳), who suffered minor injuries, is suspected of hitting Shi from behind while riding a scooter. Police said neither of them had been drinking alcohol. UDN.

Mind Set Art Centerwho had represented Shi for the past 15 years, posted a Facebook message on Sunday (June 30) announcing his death. Over the years, Shi had gained recognition primarily as a conceptual artist whose works incorporate the physical act of creation and have been regularly featured at Art Basel Hong Kong, the Taipei Biennale, the Asian Art Biennial and in numerous solo exhibitions.

Born in Magong, Penghu, Shi suffered from diabetes from a young age. This experience led him to treat his body like an instrument or tool. Many of his works consisted of repetitive, meditative movements, such as moving a pencil across a large piece of paper. CNA.

Shi’s work seemed simple in its use of materials, colors and concepts, but was laborious in execution. Shi leaves behind a body of work that spans 40 years and has established himself as an important figure in Taiwan’s contemporary art world.

The Mind Set Art Center announced that a public memorial service is tentatively planned for July 7. More information will be posted on the art center’s website. website.