中間內容區塊
Without Composing:Yung-Ta Chang Solo Exhibition
2023/07/15 - 2023/10/08

In Without Composing: Yung-Ta Chang Solo Exhibition, the artist uses Geiger-Müller tubes to detect radioactive particles in a space or released by traces of radioactive ores, submitting the data collected to random algorithms such as Markov chains for machine learning or writing, using computer programs to generate infinite, non-repetitive and perceivable sounds or images.  Unlike typical creators that rely on personal will and aesthetics to impart their consciousness onto a preconceived work, Yung-Ta Chang attempts to let go of the absolute control of a creator, putting his work in the hands of invisible radioactive particles from the environment that are beyond human control, letting them become random, unknown, and unpredictable factors. He plays the role of an artist, composer, or program designer, getting involved in the process to explore the true essence of true randomness.

Artist
Yung-Ta Chang

Born in Taiwan in 1981, CHANG Yung-Ta lives currently in Taipei. His oeuvre features the subtle, negligible physical phenomena and sounds in our quotidian existence. By virtue of rigorous experiments and studies on sound, materials, science and data, the artist specializes in tackling the relations among humankind, technology and environment, whereby he endeavors to heighten our haptic perception of the world of fantasy within the heavily vision-oriented mainstream.

Chang’s works encompass multiple forms that range from audio-visual and experimental sound to sound installation and live performance. Apart from his personal creations, the artist also engages in collaborative projects with artists in other fields like theater, dance and music. His works have been presented in many solo exhibitions, joint exhibitions and art festivals around Asia, Europe, North America and South America, such as the Taipei Biennial (2020), National Taichung Theater (2019), ARTEFACT: Chernobyl 33 (2019), Digital Art Festival Taipei (2017), City Sonic: International Sound Art Festival (2015), Hong Kong Arts Center (2013), 01SJ Biennial (2010), 404 International Festival of Electronic Art (2006), and Seoul New Media Art Festival (2006).