This book is an exhibition catalog for Coral Stone Mountain- Chen Shun-Chu Solo Exhibition held in 2015, including profiles of the artist’s work and exhibition documentation. The book presents a collection of Chen’s photography, installations, and hand-drawn works, responding to his deep affection for his hometown, Penghu. The coral stone, a unique building material from Penghu, symbolizes his attachment to family and memories. Chen expresses his deep emotions for “home” through the reorganization of old photos and antique objects, exploring the multiple meanings of time and space.

Published in 2016
21.5 cm x 27 cm
253 pages
Website Link to Book: Here

Showcased as part of Lightbox Photo Library: Travelling Photobook Showcase at the 9th SIPF Photobook Showcase 2024

Artist Biography:

Chen Shun-Chu (1963-2014) was a mid-career artist who emerged after Taiwan’s martial law was lifted. Centering on family images, he pioneered mixed media photography in the 1990s. He is skilled at creative reorganization of old photos and furniture fragments, combining photography, found objects, and installation art to explore the intricate layers of memory and history. His works are rational and detailed, rich in poetic and philosophical reflection. They have significantly shaped the landscape of contemporary Taiwanese art, making Chen a key representative in the realm of “new image” art.