Cai Ruei Heng
Cai Ruei Heng
Taipei, b. unknown
Taipei, b. unknown
Born in 1989 in Taipei, Taiwan. He has an Master's degree in Fine Arts from Taipei National University of the Arts, and a B.B.A. in Industrial Management from National Formosa University. In my art practice, I delve into the contemplation of confronting an unavoidable force majeure. This force can be likened to the act of inhaling a burning smell, a conscious deviation from social norms without any apparent response. The burning smell takes on the guise of a spectral state, intermit- tently intertwining and meandering̶a state of existence that neither fully assimilates nor remains inseparable from its surroundings. Within the realm of my paintings, I perceive the ghost as both a state of being and an attitude, a manifestation of cynicism veiled as a means of escape. Unbeknownst to me, these ethereal states effortlessly permeate my work, giving rise to a visual language characterised by contorted and halted brushstrokes. The transparency of the depicted figures within the paintings instills doubt regarding their own existence and significance. They adopt a vulnerable and endearing expression, as if endeavouring to feign a sense of innocence. These ghostly forms silently swirl amidst the confines of society, engendering a subtle disruption while refraining from inciting any substantial reaction.