Identity, Cultural Experiences and Storytelling: A Still Life in Surrealism and In-Betweenness

Rooted in my Taiwanese-Chinese heritage and New Zealand upbringing, my work integrates the classical tradition of still-life painting with surrealist elements. Through this fusion, I address themes of belonging, self-identity, and the complex experience of navigating multiple cultures. My art delves into the psychological depth of objects, exploring the emotional resonance of in-betweenness and the shifting nature of cultural perception.


b. 1993 Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

1999 Move to China

2011 Move to New Zealand

2013      Completed Diploma in Art & Fashion Design at Whitecliffe

2014 Worked as a Graphic Designer at Blunt Umbrella

2019 Founded Annie’s Little Valley Studio

2024 Completed Bachelor of Fine Arts at Whitecliffe

Group Art Exhibitions

2024 Art Shows Across Aotearoa, Auckland, NZ

Burden of Proofs, Form Gallery, Auckland, NZ

Awards

2024 Whitecliffe Gordon Harris Award Winner