30th Annual NO DEAD ARTISTS
International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Art"First Saturdays" Opening Reception - 3 October 5-9 PM - in conjunction with ART FOR ARTS' SAKE DOWNTOWN
September 12 – October 24, 2026
Pull Quote
Through open-minded design and experimentation, I aim to break traditional perceptions of bamboo, dissolving boundaries between people, material, time, and space—giving bamboo a fresh, contemporary expression.
Biography
CHINGKE LIN
“Where nature and people meet, bamboo shows endless possibilities.”
ChingKe Lin is a bamboo artist who brings this humble material into today’s art world. With the curiosity of a kid, he digs into bamboo’s life-story and hiddenstrength. By putting old-school weaving skills into a fresh, modern setting, he keeps pushing past the usual limits and invents a new visual language.
His pieces aren’t just pretty to look at—they ask how bamboo connects to the land, to culture, and to our beliefs. Each work turns raw stalks into something that feels almost spiritual, and he loves dropping these installations into buildings, stores, and public spaces so people can step right inside the experience.
Ching Ke has teamed up with brands like UNIQLO, New Balance, Mercedes-Benz, and NOUSAKU, and he’s even built large works for temples such as beigang wude temple and Dharma Drum Mountain. Now represented by Fremin Gallery in New York, he treats every sliver of bamboo as a tiny meditation on life. Every sculpture salutes age-old wisdom while adding a fresh, contemporary twist—making his voice one of the most distinctive in art today.
Artist Statement
As a bamboo artist, I explore the connection between humans and nature through my work. I delve into the land and refine my creative language by observing natural laws, seeking harmony between tradition and innovation.
Through open-minded design and experimentation, I aim to break traditional perceptions of bamboo, dissolving boundaries between people, material, time, and space—giving bamboo a fresh, contemporary expression.
Cirriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
Master's Degree in Industrial Design, Shih Chien University
EXHIBITIONS
2026
Unknown Lands – Part II : Floating Court Reflections Al-Tiba9 Gallery Barcelona Spain
Beaded Prayer - Beigang Lantern Festival Yunlin Taiwan
2025
Kurunami Seiyo Ehime Arts Festival Ehime Japan
ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA (AFAF) Fukuoka Japan
The Muse of Bamboo – ChingKe Lin Solo Exhibition Hotel MVSA Taipei Taiwan
Ascending Heights | Bamboo Shadows Beyond Measure - Taipei 101 Taipei Taiwan
The Garment of the Forest - Mengzong Bamboo Forest Ancient Battlefield Nantou Taiwan
Sacred Blessing Inspired by the Gourd Golden Flow of Fortune - Beigang Wude Temple Yunlin Taiwan
2024
ART ON PAPER NEW YORK New York USA
ChingKe Lin exhibition at Fremin Gallery, Fremin Gallery New York
Island Sunrise - TAAC Governors Island New York USA
Incense- Shilin Shennong Temple Taipei Taiwan
Yuejin Lantern Festival-Gate of the Galaxy Yuejin Harbor Tainan Taiwan
2023
Shilin Residence Chrysanthemum Festival Shilin Official Residence Taipei Taiwan
Yuejin Lantern Festival-Fireworks Yuejin Harbor Tainan Taiwan
2022
Taiwan Yueqin Folk Music Festival Beitou Hotspring Museum Taipei Taiwan
2021
Listen, the Swallows Are Talking - Yong Shou Cultural & Educational Foundation Taipei Taiwan
2020
Huangwei Living Arts Festival – The Season of the Wind Zhuangwei Sand Dune Service Park Yilan Taiwan
COLLECTIONS
Clouds of Smoke – Infinity Fiber Museum Taichung Taiwan
Clouds of Smoke – Convergence Nu-House Construction Group New Taipei Taiwan
Clouds of Smoke JANG DAH Group – Yong Shou Cultural & Educational Foundation Taipei Taiwan
Clouds of Smoke – Infinity Private Collection Los Angeles USA
Clouds of Smoke – Radiance Private Collection Guatemala
SELECTED PRESS & PUBLICATIONS
2026 Artsin Square: Issue 10 2026 New Visionary Magazine : Issue 17 2026 Divide Magazine: Issue 18 2026 〈5 Standout Shows to See at Small Galleries in May 2026〉, In 2026, ChingKe Lin’s work was featured in Al-Tiba9 Gallery’s group exhibition “Terra Incognita (Unknown Land) – Part II” in Barcelona, which was selected by Artsy as one of “5 Standout Shows to See at Small Galleries in May 2026.” Artsy described Lin’s signature bamboo whirls as rendering “an ancient, natural material futuristic.” 2026 "Ching Ke Lin | Artist Directory 2026," Al-Tiba9 Contemporary Art, Barcelona, Spain. (Online Directory) "Artist Interview: Ching-Ke Lin | Sculpture, Installation, Bamboo, Traditional Craft," Al-Tiba9 Contemporary Art, interviewed by Mohamed Benhadj. 2026 "Featured Artist: Ching-Ke Lin," Al-Tiba9 Contemporary Art Magazine, Issue 20, Barcelona, Spain. (Print Magazine)