Taipei-based creator
插畫
Based in Taipei, kowei is a creator renowned for his versatile works. He embarked on his art journey in 2004 with The Invisible Light in Liberty Times, shaping his dreamy style and technique. He ever designed an Installation art for Taipei Metro.
童心未泯,kowei 熱愛創作,透過多變風格,他曾為台北當代藝術館、台北捷運、義美食品、日本觀光局、CNN、VOGUE 等提供作品。
攝影
In 2016, kowei was invited by Japan's Tourism Organization to travel across Tokyo and the Tohoku region, sharing what he saw through photography and text. After struggling with his sexual orientation for years, he finally came out and was able to embrace himself and his LGBTQ+ community. Since 2017, he has helped others tell their stories. Through his writing and photography, he was featured in publications like The Affairs, Vogue Taiwan, and Bedspread Zine from the U.K.. He helps other queer and trans folks be seen.
kowei 喜歡底片相機透光而溫暖的氛圍,他拍風景,也拍人。他曾走進彩虹之子的家中現場取材,訪問人們的生命故事,期盼喚醒社會大眾的同理心。
合作
For commission works, please kindly contact kowei through: kowei526@gmail.com
目前承接項目有:圖文創作、插畫設計、人像攝影、商業及客訂。
出版
Since 2005, kowei has published 5 books. His works have been selected for recommendation by Eslite Books and the Government Information Office. He was a nominee at the 36th Golden Tripod Awards. Driven by a genuine love for art and a desire to refine his craft continually, he enjoys creating in his hometown Taiwan.
kowei 著有《看不見的光》等五本圖文書,透過繪本、小說、漫畫、攝影、散文、教育,分享心中的點點滴滴⋯⋯