Lifa Shaih 謝里法

Mr. Shaih was born in Taipei, in 1938. He graduated from National Taiwan Normal University, and attended Paris National Academy of Fine Art. He is a print artist, painter, art commentator and writer. He is also a member and promoter of " Taiwan May Painting Association", "Taiwan Literature Research Association", and "Taiwan Culture Exchange Center".

Special Achievement

Mr. Shaih's art works bear simplicity and genius, which captured the beauty of Taiwan's countryside. His art works were selected by the international art exhibition numerous times, and a collection of his prints were showcased at the New York Art Gallery. Besides devoting his time to his artwork, Mr. Shaih was a columnist for the magazine "Hsiung Shih Art" and was a famous art history writer. He published the following books: "A History of the Art Movement in Taiwan during the Japan Occupation" and "People on the Taiwanese Soil". He later organized and edited his articles into two books: "The New York Art World" and "Artistic Risk". His valuable work entices the younger generation in Taiwan's art circle to thrive in the world with self-esteem and confidence in native art.