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Born in Taiwan, Shyh-Jen Ni lived in Japan where as a young child she discovered her passion for art and explored different art forms under the guidance of several art instructors. Moving to the United States, she continued her studies in fine arts, focusing on sculpting. She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from William Paterson University of New Jersey. 

Returning to Taiwan, Shyh-Jen has continuously refined her work, creating more detailed, thoughtful pieces. Her works have been shown at the Taoyuan International Airport in Taiwan, the Art Fair, PLAS in South Korea, and multiple art galleries in Taiwan.

Shyh-Jen is a sculptor deeply rooted in both Eastern and Western symbolism, particularly focusing on the rich symbolism of rabbits.  

In Eastern culture, the rabbit holds significant symbolism within the Chinese Zodiac, representing traits such as mercy, elegance, and beauty. These characteristics are often associated with the rabbit's graceful and gentle nature. Conversely, in Western culture, rabbits symbolize resurrection and rebirth, which are tied to themes of renewal and the cyclical nature of life. Shyh-Jen incorporates both interpretations into her artwork, utilizing the rabbit as a vehicle to evoke emotions and provoke thought in her viewers. 

Each iteration of Shyh-Jen's rabbit sculptures is uniquely reborn through the artist's use of color, form, and expression. By tapping into the universal symbolism of the rabbit, Shyh-Jen creates works that resonate with viewers, inviting them to contemplate the complexities of existence and the ever-changing nature of the human experience.

倪士珍,1989年出生於台北台灣,六歲時與家人搬到日本居住五年。回台灣後完成高中學業,到美國就讀William Paterson University 雕塑系。在學期間跟隨紐約藝術家 Ming Fay 在紐約實習兩年。2016年搬回台灣開始了在台灣的發展。

由於從小轉換不同國家不同語言,用文字的表達對倪士珍來說是一個很大的障礙。尤其在青少年時期對轉變成為大人的過程抱有很多疑問跟不知道從何而來的情緒無法用語言表達出來。 因為從小的時候就立志成為一位出色的藝術家,所以不斷在畫畫,把當時很多的情緒發洩在畫畫或做簡單的雕塑來表現自己。

大學時期在美國也透過製作藝術讓同學們產生好奇並願意了解一個完全不同文化背景講不同語言的自我。藝術對倪士珍來說是一個不需要文字,超過不同時期、不同文化、不同語言的媒介,在不需要開口的狀況下與不同人溝通了解。讓人能夠看到自己所看的,感受到個人的感受。

倪士珍目前的創作都以兔子為主。兔子原為西方國家復活節的代表動物,也有新的生命開始的含義,象徵著藝術家透過藝術創作的脫變成為一個嶄新的自我。人們普遍將兔子定義為弱小、可愛的生物。但在倪士珍眼裡,兔子雖然先天上是處於食物鏈裡最底端的動物,但依然在這個殘酷的大自然裡奮鬥尋找自己的生存空間。

倪士珍反思當今的社會裡的感受,將自己投射在這些兔子裡,並分享一個人在人生中無論遇到怎樣的挫折不斷尋找自我價值的過程,跟對自己的勉勵。希望觀看的人能夠在他們的人生裡有那麼一點時間可以與藝術家一同感受人生的高低起伏。