The series entitled I‧DIE‧WANT－Vision of Taiwan expresses Wu Cheng-Chang’s observations, experiences and opinions regarding his experience of being in specific environments. Using light, time and light sensing materials, Wu creates images of scenery characteristic of Taiwan that between “beautiful” and “not beautiful” to present absurdist contradictions. His work produces intrinsic speculation and struggles in viewers.

Furthermore, Wu inserts himself in these scenic photos by flashing bright light on his face to form an image, a process of accumulation, shattering and blinding that suggests the peril in Taiwan’s scenery. This peril is the result of long term political, economic and cultural factors, and living in such an environment, we can only “look without seeing”.

As the title I‧DIE‧WANT suggests, this series presents features of Taiwan that are the result of elements that have entered society, destroyed it or created immoderate desire. Although this is pessimistic, it also brings with it an opportunity for introspection and anticipation, which implies the artist’s motivation and attitude of “love Taiwan”.

*image (left)
Public Park, 2010
Inkjet Print, 100x150cm
© Wu Cheng-Chang
Courtesy of Taipei Fine Art Museum