AVA PAO-SHIA HSUEH
1956 Born in Taichung, Taiwan
EDUCATION
1990－1995 D.A. (Doctor of Arts), New York University, N.Y., USA
1983－1986 M.F.A. (Master of Fine Arts), Pratt Institute, N.Y., USA
1975－1980 B.A. (Bachelor of Arts), National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan
EXPERIENCES
Present Professor Emeritus, Tainan National University of the Arts
2015－2017 Dean, College of Visual Arts, Tainan National University of the Arts
2014 till now Director, National Cultural and Arts Foundation
2013－2017 Chair & Full-Time Professor, Doctoral Program in Art Creation and
Theory, Tainan National University of the Arts
2011－2017 Director, Taiwan Art Foundation
2006－2009 Director, National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts
2005－2006 Dean of Academic Affairs, Tainan National University of the Arts
2004－2006 Chair & Full-Time Professor, Doctoral Program in Art Creation
and Theory, Tainan National University of the Arts
2003－2004 Preparatory Director, Doctoral Program in Art Creation and Theory,
Tainan National College of the Arts
2003－2005 Full-Time Professor, Graduate Institute of Plastic Arts Department,
Tainan National College of the Arts
2002－2003 President, National Cultural and Arts Foundation
2001－2002 Chair & Full-Time Professor, Graduate Institute of Plastic
Arts Department, Tainan National College of the Arts
1999－2001 Director, Center for International Art Exchanges, Tainan National
College of the Arts
Chair & Full-Time Professor, Graduate Institute of Plastic Arts
Department, Tainan National College of the Arts
SOLO EXHIBITION
2019 “Position: 2019 Solo Exhibition of Ava Hsueh”, Moon Gallery, Taichung, Taiwan
2018 “Between Shuttles: 2018 Solo Exhibition of Ava Hsueh”, Tina Keng Gallery,
Taipei, Taiwan
2017 “Into The Filed: 2017 Solo Exhibition of Ava Hsueh”, Red Gold Fine Art, Taipei,
Taiwan
“Accumulated Power: 2017 Solo Exhibition of Ava Hsueh”, Show Gallery,
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
2016 “In Front of You–Solo Exhibition of Ava Hsueh”, National Taiwan Museum of
Fine Arts, Taichung, Taiwan
2015 “Deciphering Phenomenon–Abstract Art of Ava Hsueh”, Red Gold Fine
Art@ART TAIPEI 2015, Taipei, Taiwan
2014 “A Transit Survey－Solo Exhibition of Ava Hsueh”, Red Gold Fine Art,
Taipei, Taiwan
“Mind Maps: 1989–2014 Abstract Art of Ava Hsueh”, InART Space, Tainan,
Taiwan
2013 “Realm·Energy－2013 Solo Exhibition of Ava Hsueh”, Taitung Art Museum,
Taitung, Taiwan
“Non-Zero Point: 2013 Abstract Art of Ava Hsueh”, Tina Keng Gallery,
Taipei, Taiwan
“Abstract Art of Ava Hsueh”, Art Beijing, Beijing, China
2012 “Energetic Scene: 2012 Abstract Art of Ava Pao-shia Hsueh”, Red Gold Fine Art,
Taipei, Taiwan.
“Flowing Reality: 2011 Abstract Art of Ava Hsueh”, Shanghai Art Museum, China
2011 “Flowing Reality: 2011 Abstract Art of Ava Hsueh”, National Art Museum of China, China
2010 “Flowing Factor: Ava Pao-Shia Hsueh’s 2010 Solo Exhibition”, Beyond Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
2004 “Flowing Codes”, IT Park, Taipei, Taiwan
1998 “Solo Exhibition of Ava Hsueh”, Crown Art Center, Taipei, Taiwan
1997 “The Phenomenon of Intentionality”, Galerie Pierre, Taichung, Taiwan
“Solo Exhibition of Ava Hsueh”, Taichung Cultural Center, Taichung, Taiwan
1995 “Deconstruction·Spirit·Elegy·Strength”, National Tsinghua University Arts Center, Hsinchu, Taiwan
1993 “Visible and Invisible”, Gallery 456, NYC, N.Y., USA
1992 “Solo Exhibition of Ava Hsueh”, Crown Art Center, Taipei, Taiwan
“Solo Exhibition of Ava Hsueh”, River Art Center, Taichung, Taiwan
1990 “Solo Exhibition of Ava Hsueh”, Dziou Tai Gallery, NYC, N.Y., USA
“Solo Exhibition of Ava Hsueh”, L’ultima Gallery, Santa Monica, C.A., USA
1989 “04=1+1+1+1”, Taiwan Museum of Art, Taichung, Taiwan
“04=1+1+1+1”, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taipei, Taiwan
1988 “Solo Exhibition of Ava Hsueh”, Amerasia Gallery, NYC, USA1987 “Solo Exhibition of Ava Hsueh”, Taipei Gallery, NYC, USA
GROUP EXHIBITION
2019 “ART 021 Shanghai Contemporary Art Fair”, Tina Keng Gallery, Shanghai
Exhibition Center, Shanghai, China
“Art Shenzhen 2019”, Bamboo Space, Shenzhen, China
“The Herstory of Abstraction in East Asia”, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taipei, Taiwan
“Cross-Strait Contemporary Abstract Art Exhibition”, Bo-ai Gallery of National Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall; Tainan Fuly Museum, Taipei; Tainan, Taiwan
“2019 JINGART”, Beijing Exhibition Center, Beijing, China
2018 “The New Vision of Printmaking”, Triangle Space in Chelsea College of Arts of University of the Arts London(10/12-10/26); Faculty of Fine Arts, Complutense University of Madrid(10/16-11/09), London; Madrid, UK; Spain
“Art Shenzhen 2018”, Bamboo Space, Shenzhen, China
“The Essential－2017 New Acquisitions”, Kaohsiung Fine Arts Museum, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
“DADA”, ART AMOY, Bamboo Space, Xiamen, China
“Diverse Tones．Unifying Resonance－A special Exhibition of Female Artists Returned from Abroad”, Tainan Fuly Museum, Tainan, Taiwan
“Illumination in an Alley: Cross-strait Contemporary Art”, Da Xin Art Museum, Tainan, Taiwan
“The 33rd New Year Prints of R.O.C. Exhibition Prosperity and Vitality for the Year of the Dog”, National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taichung, Taiwan
2017 “2017 National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Exhibition Review Committee Group Exhibition”, Bo-ai Gallery of National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Taipei, Taiwan.
“Compromise”, Art Shenzhen 2017, Bamboo Space, Shenzhen, China
“The New Vision of Printmaking”, Kuandu Museum of Fine Arts, Taipei, Taiwan
“Limitless Landscapes”, Art Influence, Taipei, Taiwan
“Art Made in Taiwan: An Exhibition from the Taiwan Academy of Fine Arts(TAFA), 2017”, National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Taipei, Taiwan
2016 “Non-figuration”, Art Shenzhen 2016, Bamboo Space, Shenzhen, China
“Contemporary Taiwan: An Exhibition of Abstract Art Classics”, Tainan Fuly Museum, Tainan, Taiwan
“The Troika”, Red Gold Fine Art, Taipei, Taiwan
“Art Made in Taiwan: An Exhibition from the Taiwan Academy of Fine Arts(TAFA) in Korea, 2016”, The National Academy of Arts of The Republic of Korea, Seoul, South Korea.
“Boundless Visions – New Acquisitions from the Permanent Collection”, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taipei, Taiwan
2015 “Alter Abstract, The Intersection Between The Cold and The Hot: The Abstract Arts of Taiwan and Korea”, Red Gold Fine Art, Taipei,Taiwan
“Sans Limites, Sans Frontières”, National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall; Fondation Taylor, Taipei; Paris, Taiwan; France.
“Encoding & Decoding－Imagery between Reality and Mind”, Da Xiang Art Space, Taichung, Taiwan
2014 “Yes ! Taiwan－2014Taiwan Biennial”, National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taichung, Taiwan
“Now Taiwan－the Taiwan Academy of Fine Arts”, The Shoto Museum of Art, Tokyo, Japan
“Woman-Home: In the Name of Asian Female Artists”, Kaohsiung Fine Arts Museum, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
“Art of ‘Made in Taiwan (MIT)’ An Exhibition from the Taiwan Academy of Fine Arts”, School of Art Gallery, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
“Angle of View－Invitational Exhibition”, Teh-Chun Art Gallery of National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan
“ARTSHOW BUSAN 2014”, Busan, Korea
“Plus．From New York to Taipei”, Red Gold Fine Art, Taipei, Taiwan
2013 “Form of Formless: Taiwan Abstract Arts”, Guangdong Museum of Art, Guangdong, China
“Taiwan Modern Arts Development within 50 years of Postwar”, Creative Space, Taipei, Taiwan
“Horizon Realm: Contemporary Art From Taiwan”, Tenri Cultural Institute(07/11 －08/09); JSU Liberal Arts Gallery(09/05－11/06), New York; Mississippi, USA.
“Rolling! Visual Art in Taiwan”, Seoul Museum of Art, Seoul, Korea
“The Beauty of Taiwan: The Representative Art Works from Modern and Contemporary Arts in Taiwan”, National Art Museum of China, Beijing, China
“The Strength form Locality and Others: The Perceptual Coordinate and Route of Taiwan Contemporary Arts”, Pingtung Art Museum, Pingtung, Taiwan
2012 “2012 International Women Arts Exhibition: Lights of Women”, Gwangju
Museum of Arts Geumnam-ro Gallery, Gwangju, Korea
“Form of Formless: Taiwan Abstract Arts”, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taipei, Taiwan
“Post-Colonialism & Post-Modernism: 2012 Exhibition of the Taiwan Fine Arts Academy”, National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Taipei, Taiwan
2011 “Creativity & Communication: Mainland China Travelling Exhibition of the Taiwan Academy of Fine Arts”, National Art Museum of China; Guangdong Museum of Art, Beijing; Guangdong, China
“105 Invitational Exhibition of Ceramic Paintings: A Tribute to Professor CHEN HOUEI-KUEN, Yingge Ceramic Museum, New Taipei City, Taiwan
“Return to the Essence: Survey of Contemporary Abstract Painting in Taiwan”, Red Gold Fine Art, Taipei, Taiwan.
“100 years and 100 paintings: Invitational Exhibition of Taiwan, Contemporary Artists”, National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Taipei, Taiwan
2010 “04 = 1+1+1+1”, Howard Salon, Taipei, Taiwan
“Continuation: Special Exhibition of Li Chun-shen Modern Painting Award Winners”, National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taichung, Taiwan
“Continuation and Initiation: The First TAFA Academicians Exhibition”, National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Taipei, Taiwan
“Beyond Vision: Highlight of Abstract Painting from the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts Collection”, National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taichung, Taiwan
2007 “National Taiwan Normal University 68 Grade Group Show”, Tainan Cultural Center, Tainan, Taiwan
2006 “Place/Displace: Three Generations of Taiwanese Arts”, National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taichung, Taiwan
“Marco Vision, Micro Analysis, Reflections− Contemporary Art in Taiwan in the Post-Martial Law Era”, National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taichung, Taiwan
2005 “Art and Gender－Women Artists Dialogue with the Life ”, Art Center of National University of the Arts, Tainan, Taiwan
“Arts Make the World Transform－Without Boundary”, Soaring Cloud Art Center, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
“Lightscape－Between Mind and Matter”, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taipei, Taiwan
“Intertidal Zone Art Monitoring Station－Annual Project 2005”, Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts, Taiwan
“Perceptions of Lives－Self Portrait, Self Images”, Soaring Cloud Art Center, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
“2005 Kuandu Extravaganza: Exhibition of Modern Art in Taiwan”, Kuandu Museum of Fine Arts, Taipei, Taiwan
“Aside”, Taiwan New Arts, Tainan, Tainan
“Place/Displace: Three Generations of Taiwanese Arts”, Richmond Art Gallery; Art Center of Columbus State University; Pacific Asia Museum, Vancouver; Georgia; , Los Angeles, Canada; USA
2004 “Place/Displace: Three Generations of Taiwanese Arts”, Art Gallery of Allen R. Hite Art Institute of University of Louisville, Kentucky, US
“2004 The First Wuhan Documentary Nomination Exhibition”, Fine Arts Museum of Hubei Institute of Fine Arts, Hubei, China
“Establish Difference: The Development of 1990’s Taiwan Arts”, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taipei, Taiwan
“The Contemporary Arts of Southern Taiwan”, Art Center of National Chengkung University, Tainan, Taiwan
2003 “Discourses on Love: 64 Conversations in SARS Era”, IT Park, Taipei, Taiwan
“Scanning Abstraction”, Lin & Keng Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
“Trace Mark of The Time: Taiwan’s Art After 1950”, Chan Liu Art Museum, Taoyuan, Taiwan
2002 “Woman’s Arts Biennial: 2002 Aspect”, Shegar Museum, Shegar, UAE
2001 “Absolute Body: The Sensation of Taiwan Woman’s Arts”, Main-Trend Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
“A Commemorative Exhibition for the 2nd Anniversary of the 921 Earthquake in Taiwan”, Earthquake Museum of Taiwan, Taichung, Taiwan
“Main−Trend: Toward The New Century”, Main−Trend Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
“Representation of Mind: Taiwan Woman’s Contemporary Arts”, Kaohsiung Fine Arts Museum, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
2000 “The Fifteenth Asia International Arts Exhibition”, Tainan County Cultural Center, Tainan, Taiwan
“Commemoration of the 921 Earthquake Anniversary: The Chichi Ark Installation Art Exhibition”, National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taichung, Taiwan
“The Time Subject in Visual Arts: Permanent Collection”, Kaohsiung Fine Arts Museum, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
“Visions of Pluralism: Contemporary Arts in Taiwan, 1988−1999”, National Museum of History, Taipei, Taiwan
“Commemoration of the 921 Earthquake Anniversary− Recover from Tragedy: Outdoor Installation Art Exhibition”, National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taichung, Taiwan
1999 “The Fourteenth Asia International Arts Exhibition”, Fukuoka Asian Art Museum; Tainan County Cultural Center, Fukuoka; Tainan ,Japan; Taiwan
“The Unpredictable Changes in the Subtropical Zone”, New Confucian Art Gallery, Taichung, Taiwan
“Visions of Pluralism: Contemporary Arts in Taiwan, 1988−1999”, National Art Museum of China, Beijing, China
“Partial Injection− Cultural Formulation in Cold and Hot Replacement”, Mountain Arts Museum, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
“Contemporary Abstract Arts”, Ke-yuan Gallery, Taichung, Taiwan
“Southern Land Images: The Changing Urban Visions of the Contemporary Arts in Taiwan”, Asia Club; Capital Museum; National Museum of History, N.Y.; OAK; Taipei, USA; Taiwan
“Drawing Images: Working on Paper”, Taipei College of the Arts, Taipei, Taiwan
“Magnetic Writing: Working on Paper Group Show”, IT Park, Taipei, Taiwan
1998 “Today’s Masters and Young Artists: New Images of Taiwan Contemporary Abstract Art”, Paris, France
“New Images of Taiwan Contemporary Abstract Art”, Dimensions, Taipei, Taiwan
“1998 Tachikawa International Festival”, Tokyo, Japan
“Grand Opening”, Lin & Keng Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
“Taiwanese Arts”, Milan Art institute, Milan, Italy
“New Drawings”, Taipei Art Association, Taipei, Taiwan
“The Fifth Pyongtaek International Arts Festival”, Pyongtaek Museum, Pyongtaek, Korea
“Imagery and Aesthetic: Contemporary Woman Arts in Taiwan”, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taipei, Taiwan
“Century·Women−Group Art Show”, National Art Museum of China, Beijing, China
1997 “1997 Los Angeles International Art Festival”, Art Core, L.A, USA
“The Peace”, Nagasaki Prefecture Museum, Nagasaki, Japan
“Limited Treasure”, Galerie Pierre, Taichung, Taiwan
“GRANDS ET JEUNES D’AUJOURD’HUI Salon 1997”, Paris, France
“Reconstruction in the Age of Chaos”, Yiamtian Art Gallery, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
“The Third Tainan Arts Exhibition: Invitational Exhibition of Jurors", Tainan County Cultural Center, Tainan, Taiwan
“Tunghai University Fine Art Department Professor‘s Group Show”, Tunghai University Art Center, Taichung, Taiwan
1996 “Discovering The New Power of Taiwanese Art”, Gallerie Pierre, Taichung, Taiwan
1995 “Taiwan Legend: 1980−1995 Contemporary Painting in Taiwan”, Gallerie Pierre, Taichung, Taiwan
“Other – Distance”, Hanart, Taipei, Taiwan
“Other – Distance”, Studio Aperto/ Associazione Culturale per la Promozione doll’Arte in Europe, Roma, Italy
“Present Arts in Taiwan: Series 1, 04=1+1+1+1”, Howard Salon, Taipei, Taiwan
“Invitational Exhibition of The Fourteen National Arts Exhibition”, The National Taiwan Art Education Center, Taipei; Taichung; Kaohsiung, Taiwan
1994 “Building Bridges among Cultures”, Da Vinci Hall Art Gallery of City College, L.A., USA
“Five Women Artists”, Walter Wickiser Gallery, N.Y., USA
“The End of Century: Taiwan Women Abstract Paintings Group Show”, Hsiung-shih Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
“The Sampling Exhibition: From Local to International”, Galerie Pierre, Taichung, Taiwan
“Dialogue Between Arts and Life”, Dimensions, Taipei, Taiwan
1993 “New Works”, Walter Wickiser Gallery, N.Y., USA
“New Scene of Asia Art”, The CUNY Graduate Center & The Mina Rees Library, NYC, USA
“Approaching the Peak”, G. Zen 50 Art Gallery, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
“Forms and Colors− Women Abstract Art”, Home Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
1992 “The New Image of Asian women: My Eyes Blur Sometimes at Beauty”, Asian American Arts Center, NYC,USA
“Grand Opening”, A-P Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
“The Third Wave− The Rise of New Generation”, Galerie Pierre, Taichung, Taiwan
“Invitational Exhibition of The Thirteen National Arts Exhibition”, The National Taiwan Art Education Center, Taipei; Taichung; Kaohsiung, Taiwan
1991 “New York/ Taipei: An Encounter with Modernism, A Joint Exhibition of Chinese Artists from Soho”, Taipei Gallery, NYC,USA
“Grand Opening Art Exhibition”, The Hight Up Gallery, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
“The Dialogue between Woman Art and Contemporary Art”, Dimension Art Center, Taipei, Taiwan
“North American Taiwanese Art Show”, Creative Gallery, L.A. USA
“Transculture− Contemporary Chinese Artist in America”, Smithtown Arts Council, Long Island City, N.Y., USA
“Taipei−New York: Confrontation of Modernism”, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taipei, Taiwan
1990 “1990 Chinese Contemporary Arts”, China House of Arts, NYC, USA
“Critical Situation-Three Abstract Artists”, MMC Gallery, NYC, USA
“National Exposure”, Wetherholt Gallery, Washington, N.Y., USA
“04 Show”, Howard Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
“International Memorial Arts Festival”, P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center, NYC, USA
“The Annual Competition”, Islip Art Museum, N.Y., USA
“Contemporary Drawing Exhibition”, Eslite Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
1987 “American And European Chinese Artists Exhibition”, Taipei; Taichung; Kaohsiung, Taiwan
1986 “Representative Works of Pratt Fine Arts Institution”, Puck Gallery, Pratt Institute, NYC, USA
1985 “New Talent− Three Young Artists Exhibition”, Howard Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
AWARDS
2018 The Best Art Gallery Asian Artist Exhibition of the Year “Between Shuttles: 2018 Solo Exhibition of Ava Hsueh”. CANS ART. 11 Feb. 2019. Web. 4 Mar. 2019. .
2016 Award of The 3rd Art Education Contribution Prize: Outstanding Teacher, The Ministry of Education, Taipei, Taiwan
2010 Award of Elastic Salary Project of Top Talent, The Ministry of Education, Taipei, Taiwan
2009 The Third Achievement Medal. The Executive Yuan of the Republic of China
Asia/Pacific Who’s Who. Asia/Pacific Who’s Who, vol. IX, New Delhi: Rifacimemto International, 2009
1998 Women Culture and Arts Institution Honorable Award. “Century·Women Group Art Show”, China Museum of the Arts, Women Culture and Arts Institution, Beijing, China
1995 Research Award. “Abstract Painting In The Postmodern Era: A Critical And Creative Study of The Artist/Researcher’s Project”, National Humanity and Science Research Association, Taiwan
1993 Creation Award. Li Chun Shen Foundation of Modern Painting, Taiwan
1990 Honorable Award. The Annual Competition, Islip Art Museum, East Islip, N.Y.
1981 First Prize. The Teacher's Painting Competition, Chung-Ho City, Taipei, Taiwan
1979 Second Prize. The Selected Sculpture Exhibition, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan
RESEARCH
1998 “The Critical and Creative Study of Contemporary Taiwanese Abstract Art by
Women Artists”, collected in Theory of Women’s Arts: The Cultural
Phenomena of Taiwan Women Arts, Taipei: Fembooks Co., 1998.
1995 Abstract Painting in The Postmodern Era: A Critical and Creative Study of The Artist/Researcher’s Project, Diss. NY: NYU UP, 1995. (Awarded the “Research Award” of the National Humanity and Science Research Association, Taiwan, 1995.)
DOCUMENTARIES
2016 “In Front of You–Solo Exhibition of Ava Hsueh”
2019 “The Herstory of Abstraction in East Asia”
COLLECTIONS
White Rabbit Gallery, Sydney, Australia
National Art Museum of China, Beijing, China
National Taiwan Museum of Fine Art, Taichung, Taiwan
Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taipei, Taiwan
Kaohsiung Fine Arts Museum, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Taida Contemporary Museum of Art, Tianjin, China
Dimension Foundation, Taipei, Taiwan.
Taiwanese United Fund, Los Angeles, USA
Oriental Healing Arts Institute, Los Angeles, USA
River Art Center, Taichung, Taiwan
Galerie Pierre, Taichung, Taiwan
Private Collections