Double Square 双方藝廊

Muran
From the lush, secluded mountain forests and the tranquil blossoming of flora to the serene intimacy of a modest dwelling and the buoyant scenes of daily life, Muran’s oeuvre—whether in the layered richness of reduction woodcuts or the minimalist elegance of black-and-white water-based woodblock prints—transcends mere visual charm.His work is not defined solely by whimsical forms, vibrant palettes, or the meticulous, decorative precision of his carving technique. Instead, the true essence of his practice lies in a profound contemplation of life’s aesthetic and a steadfast commitment to pictorial expression.For Muran, art is a narrative of the everyday: a leisurely breakfast, the interplay of light and shadow through a window, or a potted plant on the balcony. By infusing these moments with his unbridled imagination, he creates compositions that are both composed and sublime. With his carving knife, he chronicles the chapters of a life that feels as luminous and inviting as the winter sun. In every stroke and incision, he manifests a sense of profound self-sufficiency and contentment, capturing the unhurried grace with which he navigates the world.

Chen Yi-cheng
The series Continuous Labor is founded upon Carl Jung’s discourse on the layers of consciousness, drawing creative inspiration from the concepts of personal consciousness, the personal unconscious, and the collective unconscious. My inquiry focuses on how my actions, thoughts, and even the generation of my work are fundamentally influenced by unconscious states.In exploring whether the manifestations of consciousness are strictly personal or possess a sense of universality, I begin by constructing a rectangular grid (the matrix) upon the woodblock before any carving commences. I then carve repetitively along this geometric structure. As this physical act of carving is sustained through iteration, I gradually enter a state of unconsciousness.In other words, I attempt to reach the "archetypes" within the unconscious—as defined by Jung—through the physical immediacy of carving. Simultaneously, I contemplate whether the final work can evoke the collective unconscious of the viewers, drawing them into a shared, universal state of unconsciousness.

Ya-Lan, YU
Ya-Lan Yu is currently a Ph.D. student in the School of Fine Arts at Taipei National University of the Arts and a resident artist at Banqiao 435 Art Zone. Ya-Lan Yu’s creations are inspired by records of daily life, travels, and reading experiences. Through printmaking techniques, she layers fleeting scenes and emotions to craft poetic and idealized landscapes. Her work explores the interplay of light, color, and materials, transforming printmaking into a contemporary form of artistic expression.In 2012, she was selected for the Ministry of Culture’s Made in Taiwan – Young Artist Discovery program. She has won numerous awards, including the Grand Prize in Printmaking at the Da Dun Fine Arts Exhibition and The Art Exhibition of New Taipei City, as well as the First Prize and Honorable Mention at the New Year Prints Exhibition of R.O.C. hosted by the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts. She was among the selected artists for the 2018 Kaohsiung Awards and multiple editions of the R.O.C. International Biennial Print Exhibition.In 2018, Yu was selected for an artist residency at Zygote Press in Cleveland, USA. In 2025, she participated in residencies at Khmessen in Norway and Silpakorn University in Thailand. Her work has been exhibited in Taiwan, South Korea, China, France, Germany, and the United States.

CHUNG,YI-CHI
My subject matter draws primarily from the records and observations of daily life. Through text and photography, I continuously deconstruct, reorganize, and reassemble fragments of reality into a single scene.While printmaking is often perceived as a rational, calculated process—one where the complexity of plate-making might strip away immediate emotion—I view the acts of carving and printing as the very essence of living. To me, it is akin to the aging of fine tea. Year after year, I repeat the same motions, over and over again, pressing out the most mellow and fragrant essence of my days.The resulting "aroma" may not be the most pungent upon the first infusion, but it is my hope that the fragrance remains nuanced and steadfast, from the very first steep to the very last.