We, as the Designer Interviews ("DI") had the distinct pleasure and opportunity to interview award-winning, most creative and innovative Jason Yu-ting SHIH ("JYS").
Jason SHIH graduated from School for American Crafts, Rochester Institute of Technology, New York, USA,and majored in Metal Sculpture. And, he earned his Art Ph. D. from China Academy of Art, China (2015). Now, Jason SHIH lives in Taoyuan City, Taiwan, and consistently engages in the both areas of sculpture and public art.
Jason Yu-ting SHIH Designs
We are pleased to share with you original and innovative design work by Jason Yu-ting SHIH.
Jason Yu-ting SHIH Design - Turning Sculpture
Designer Interview of Jason Yu-ting SHIH:
DI: Could you please tell us more about your art and design background? What made you become an artist/designer? Have you always wanted to be a designer?
JYS : Jason SHIH graduated from School for American Crafts, Rochester Institute of Technology, New York, USA, and majored in Metal Sculpture. And, he earned his Art Ph. D. from China Academy of Art, China (2015). Now, Jason lives in Taoyuan City, Taiwan, and consistently engages in the both areas of sculpture and public art.
DI: Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
JYS : Good Art Co. Ltd Passion for good－Sincere creation embodies the beauty of eternity https://jason.com
DI: What is "design" for you?
JYS : As a professional sculptor, Jason likes to experience the taste of life with perceptual observation in the subtle moments, and also likes the ever-changing situation of game shapes in the poetic imaginary space. For Jason, art creation is to share various moods and stories in daily life.
DI: What kinds of works do you like designing most?
JYS : Abstract sculpture, metal sculpture, outdoor sculpture and public art
DI: What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
JYS : Modern sculpture, abstract sculpture and orientaltrend creations
DI: What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
JYS : Metal sculpture
DI: When do you feel the most creative?
JYS : Curiosity and passion
DI: Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
JYS : Poetic imagination, the dynamics of light and shadow, and the rhythm of volume
DI: What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
JYS : Poetic imagination and orientaltrend
DI: What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
JYS : Self-celebration / self-fulfillment
DI: When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
JYS : 2024 “Jason Shih–Solo Art Exhibition”, online: May 15 – June 14, https://lightspacetime.art/jason-shih-solo-art-exhibition/ 2024 “Aureate Imagery- Jason Shih`s Abstract Sculpture”, Spot Gallery, New Taipei City,Taiwan
DI: Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
JYS : As a professional sculptor, Jason likes to experience the taste of life with perceptual observation in the subtle moments, and also likes the ever-changing situation of game shapes in the poetic imaginary space. For Jason, art creation is to share various moods and stories in daily life.
DI: How would you describe your design style? What made you explore more this style and what are the main characteristics of your style? What's your approach to design?
JYS : My creation likes to interpret kinetic energy or dynamics from the aesthetic context of Futurism (1909-) and Constructivism (1917-). The speed and continuous movement displayed by the kinetic energy of nature and animals are often full of charming energy images. I pursue the beauty of dynamic energy itself that can be interpreted in a restrained and elegant manner at the moment of defying gravity, flying in the air, and sliding.
DI: Where do you live? Do you feel the cultural heritage of your country affects your designs? What are the pros and cons during designing as a result of living in your country?
JYS : Jason SHIH graduated from School for American Crafts, Rochester Institute of Technology, New York, USA, and majored in Metal Sculpture. And, he earned his Art Ph. D. from China Academy of Art, China (2015). Now, Jason lives in Taoyuan City, Taiwan, and consistently engages in the both areas of sculpture and public art.
DI: Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
JYS : Passion for good－Sincere creation embodies the beauty of eternity
DI: How can people contact you?
JYS : good.art@msa.hinet.net https://jasonshih.com FB: jason.shih.505