Cai Ruei Heng

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.