TAIPEI 2025
6/26/2025 - 6/29/2025•創藝匯集
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2025/6/1The new concept art exhibition "THEiCON" jointly created by HOW2WORK, THE LITTLE HUT and PARADISE wi...
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About THEiCON
THEiCON is a new concept art exhibition that subverts traditional curatorial logic. It brings together emerging and well-known artists from various countries to present their personal creative context in a variety of forms such as paintings, sculptures, dolls, installations and design masterpieces through exclusive exhibition areas. The exhibition focuses on the core spirit of "i", such as imagination, inspiration, and identity, emphasizing the uniqueness of creation and the exchange of ideas, inviting the audience to have close dialogue and in-depth participation to explore the self and connection in contemporary art.
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Exhibition Artists
Meet the talented artists who bring this exhibition to life with their innovative works and unique artistic vision
Staaan
A creator from Taichung with a love for kaiju. In 2019, he founded the brand a.a.a. vinyl toys, working across painting, sculpture, and sofubi production. His inspiration stems from daily observations and a wide range of personal interests, often translated and reinterpreted within his work. For THEiCON, he centers his exhibition around his original character Bigwoot, using both unique painting techniques and large-scale works to explore new ways of experiencing sofubi culture.
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Hidenori Oguri
Hidenori explores the idea that everyone treasures different things. Using original characters as vessels, it reflects memories, preferences, and values through imagery that invites quiet personal association rather than overt narrative. Raised in Saitama without formal art school training, the approach is shaped entirely through self-directed learning. Childhood experiences and imaginary worlds remain central sources of inspiration, with a strong desire to translate fictional beings into physical form. A deep visual influence comes from manga and anime culture—particularly the lasting impact of Dragon Ball, whose illustrations sparked early excitement. An ongoing passion for fashion informs the overall sense of style and visual composition found throughout the work.
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Dehara Yukinori
From Kochi Japan, Dehara’s passion for sculpting began in childhood—much like bug catching or fishing, it came naturally. Centering his work around original characters, he expresses their essence through both sculpture and painting. These figures may not be based on specific models, yet they subtly reflect the spirit of society and time. For THEiCON, he presents a series of sculptures and paintings that dive deeper into some of his most representative characters. Inspired by the freedom of thought brought on by drinking and a candid fascination with the vulgar and absurd, his approach is also shaped by the philosophy of illustrator Teruhiko Yumura—valuing style over technical perfection.
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Huang Shiang / 黃湘
With a background in design and a childhood immersed in private art training, Huang Shiang’s work blends visual art and design fluently. For her, creating is a pressure-free, self-driven way to carve out mental space in a goal-oriented society. Inspiration often stems from personal curiosity, and the joy of creating remains her top priority. Her art frequently features motifs from nature, animals, and symbols, with strong influences from Miroco Machiko and Finnish brand Marimekko. A wide range of hobbies—from gardening and bird keeping to drumming games, music, travel, and mysticism—nurtures her creative energy. At the heart of it all is the belief that living well is the true origin of artistic expression.
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A-MAO
Born in Yonghe, New Taipei City, A-mao was trained in art education system since an early age then graduated from Taipei National University of the Arts. Drawing from profound personal perceptions, her works transform everyday emotions and bodily experiences into a light yet subtly layered visual language. Embracing a free and intuitive creative approach, A-mao resists imposing fixed frameworks, encouraging viewers to explore each work through her own sensitivities. At THEiCON, A-mao will present a new series themed around vertigo, using vibrant colors and flowing rhythms to evoke the delicate vibrations and infinite possibilities of the inner world.
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Vivian Wang
From Taipei, a graduate of an art university, who has developed a bold and intuitive creative language through a foundation in traditional fine arts. Initially engaged in fashion brand graphic design, Vivian draw inspiration from fashion, music, and the bold aesthetics of 1980s–1990s pop culture, later expanding into figure customization and three-dimensional art. For THEiCON, Vivian will present a world of flowing energy through intuitive colors and surreal forms, inviting viewers to embark on a journey beyond reality—where perception leads the way to explore the vibrations and transformations of the inner soul.
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Kenny Wong
Kenny’s practice bridges design, art, and narrative storytelling. Based in Hong Kong, he is best known for his iconic character Molly under the brand Kennyswork. For THEiCON, he takes inspiration from a spontaneous moment shared with his pet bird JipJip—combining the charm of world-famous paintings with his beloved characters in a playful yet personal tribute. With a background in advertising and illustration, Kenny eventually founded his own creative studio to pursue his own visual language. His works are often grounded in everyday observations, infused with wonder for nature, the cosmos, and the emotional intricacies of life. Through Molly and her companions, he continues to explore the sincere, humorous, and poetic moments that connect us all. 來自香港，自設品牌 Kennyswork的Kenny，以經典角色 Molly 為代表，活躍於藝術與設計領域多年。此次展出靈感源自與愛鳥 JipJip 的日常互動，意外地開啟了將小鳥與世界名畫結合的創作發想，也成為他為 Molly 20 週年揭開序幕的起點。 多年廣告與設計工作經歷，讓他從繪製他人故事的疲憊中覺醒，轉而投入屬於自己的角色與世界觀。他的靈感來自日常生活的觀察，對自然、宇宙與人性的好奇，構築出一種童趣與深度並存的敘事視角。
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Robin Tang
This exhibition marks the Robin’s transition from focusing solely on character design to building a narrative universe. For the first time, he introduces personalities and storylines behind his alien characters—starting with simple dialogues, storyboards, and expanding into a more immersive world. At THEiCON, he shares not just a design, but a story. Born and raised in Taipei, he studied architecture and began his career in a comic studio working on licensing and design. There, he was first introduced to prototyping and toy production—a turning point that made designing toys feel tangible. His inspiration comes from pop culture and contemporary issues, and his work draws heavy influence from Batman: The Animated Series, especially its use of geometric shapes and bold color contrasts. Outside of art, he is a passionate trading card game player, and often draws compositional ideas from the illustrations on cards created by different artists.
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SHON CHEN
This exhibition explores the theme of emotional transformation—like changing weather, human feelings shift between joy, anger, sorrow, and delight. Shon reinterprets these fluctuations through characters that evoke the raw, unfiltered emotions of childhood, inviting viewers to reconnect with forgotten feelings. With a background in fine arts and product design, Shon developed his style through a love of graffiti and toys. His work is rooted in childhood memories and dreams, driven by a desire to preserve the perspective of a soul that never quite grew up. A passionate toy collector, his creative journey began through exposure to Real Head figures and was deeply inspired by the works of Kasing Lung. That passion naturally evolved into a world of original characters and visual storytelling.
View Details →Staaan
A creator from Taichung with a love for kaiju. In 2019, he founded the brand a.a.a. vinyl toys, working across painting, sculpture, and sofubi production. His inspiration stems from daily observations and a wide range of personal interests, often translated and reinterpreted within his work. For THEiCON, he centers his exhibition around his original character Bigwoot, using both unique painting techniques and large-scale works to explore new ways of experiencing sofubi culture.
View Details →Hidenori Oguri
Hidenori explores the idea that everyone treasures different things. Using original characters as vessels, it reflects memories, preferences, and values through imagery that invites quiet personal association rather than overt narrative. Raised in Saitama without formal art school training, the approach is shaped entirely through self-directed learning. Childhood experiences and imaginary worlds remain central sources of inspiration, with a strong desire to translate fictional beings into physical form. A deep visual influence comes from manga and anime culture—particularly the lasting impact of Dragon Ball, whose illustrations sparked early excitement. An ongoing passion for fashion informs the overall sense of style and visual composition found throughout the work.
View Details →Dehara Yukinori
From Kochi Japan, Dehara’s passion for sculpting began in childhood—much like bug catching or fishing, it came naturally. Centering his work around original characters, he expresses their essence through both sculpture and painting. These figures may not be based on specific models, yet they subtly reflect the spirit of society and time. For THEiCON, he presents a series of sculptures and paintings that dive deeper into some of his most representative characters. Inspired by the freedom of thought brought on by drinking and a candid fascination with the vulgar and absurd, his approach is also shaped by the philosophy of illustrator Teruhiko Yumura—valuing style over technical perfection.
View Details →Huang Shiang / 黃湘
With a background in design and a childhood immersed in private art training, Huang Shiang’s work blends visual art and design fluently. For her, creating is a pressure-free, self-driven way to carve out mental space in a goal-oriented society. Inspiration often stems from personal curiosity, and the joy of creating remains her top priority. Her art frequently features motifs from nature, animals, and symbols, with strong influences from Miroco Machiko and Finnish brand Marimekko. A wide range of hobbies—from gardening and bird keeping to drumming games, music, travel, and mysticism—nurtures her creative energy. At the heart of it all is the belief that living well is the true origin of artistic expression.
View Details →A-MAO
Born in Yonghe, New Taipei City, A-mao was trained in art education system since an early age then graduated from Taipei National University of the Arts. Drawing from profound personal perceptions, her works transform everyday emotions and bodily experiences into a light yet subtly layered visual language. Embracing a free and intuitive creative approach, A-mao resists imposing fixed frameworks, encouraging viewers to explore each work through her own sensitivities. At THEiCON, A-mao will present a new series themed around vertigo, using vibrant colors and flowing rhythms to evoke the delicate vibrations and infinite possibilities of the inner world.
View Details →Vivian Wang
From Taipei, a graduate of an art university, who has developed a bold and intuitive creative language through a foundation in traditional fine arts. Initially engaged in fashion brand graphic design, Vivian draw inspiration from fashion, music, and the bold aesthetics of 1980s–1990s pop culture, later expanding into figure customization and three-dimensional art. For THEiCON, Vivian will present a world of flowing energy through intuitive colors and surreal forms, inviting viewers to embark on a journey beyond reality—where perception leads the way to explore the vibrations and transformations of the inner soul.
View Details →Kenny Wong
Kenny’s practice bridges design, art, and narrative storytelling. Based in Hong Kong, he is best known for his iconic character Molly under the brand Kennyswork. For THEiCON, he takes inspiration from a spontaneous moment shared with his pet bird JipJip—combining the charm of world-famous paintings with his beloved characters in a playful yet personal tribute. With a background in advertising and illustration, Kenny eventually founded his own creative studio to pursue his own visual language. His works are often grounded in everyday observations, infused with wonder for nature, the cosmos, and the emotional intricacies of life. Through Molly and her companions, he continues to explore the sincere, humorous, and poetic moments that connect us all. 來自香港，自設品牌 Kennyswork的Kenny，以經典角色 Molly 為代表，活躍於藝術與設計領域多年。此次展出靈感源自與愛鳥 JipJip 的日常互動，意外地開啟了將小鳥與世界名畫結合的創作發想，也成為他為 Molly 20 週年揭開序幕的起點。 多年廣告與設計工作經歷，讓他從繪製他人故事的疲憊中覺醒，轉而投入屬於自己的角色與世界觀。他的靈感來自日常生活的觀察，對自然、宇宙與人性的好奇，構築出一種童趣與深度並存的敘事視角。
View Details →Robin Tang
This exhibition marks the Robin’s transition from focusing solely on character design to building a narrative universe. For the first time, he introduces personalities and storylines behind his alien characters—starting with simple dialogues, storyboards, and expanding into a more immersive world. At THEiCON, he shares not just a design, but a story. Born and raised in Taipei, he studied architecture and began his career in a comic studio working on licensing and design. There, he was first introduced to prototyping and toy production—a turning point that made designing toys feel tangible. His inspiration comes from pop culture and contemporary issues, and his work draws heavy influence from Batman: The Animated Series, especially its use of geometric shapes and bold color contrasts. Outside of art, he is a passionate trading card game player, and often draws compositional ideas from the illustrations on cards created by different artists.
View Details →SHON CHEN
This exhibition explores the theme of emotional transformation—like changing weather, human feelings shift between joy, anger, sorrow, and delight. Shon reinterprets these fluctuations through characters that evoke the raw, unfiltered emotions of childhood, inviting viewers to reconnect with forgotten feelings. With a background in fine arts and product design, Shon developed his style through a love of graffiti and toys. His work is rooted in childhood memories and dreams, driven by a desire to preserve the perspective of a soul that never quite grew up. A passionate toy collector, his creative journey began through exposure to Real Head figures and was deeply inspired by the works of Kasing Lung. That passion naturally evolved into a world of original characters and visual storytelling.
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