Pixelated Wood Curiosities by Hsu Tung Han

When we think of natural materials like earth, water or wood, thoughts of digital motifs rarely come to mind. Nature is in fact, one of the most primal subjects one can even discuss, and therefore its quite seldom that we see elements of computers or other types of technological advancements being integrated into art that is composed of natural elements.





Enter the pixelated sculptural art of Taiwanese sculptor Hsu Tung Han. These oddly charming pieces can't help but turn heads and steal gazes from people who randomly pass by his installations and exhibition areas. His peculiar way of shaping wood stems from his innate mentality to challenge the norms of traditional carving. Often dubbed as 'pixelated' or 'glitched' carvings, his strange pieces have appealed to many art critics all over the world. Han's delightful take on melding the old and the new, showcases a rare glimpse of someone's imaginitive power to bridge the conventions often set by a strictly disciplined community.





Most of his sculptures consist of hyper-realistic human forms, disassembled in partiality by the presence and absence of cube-shaped areas. These works are often life-size, consisting of compositions that can tower 4-5 feet in height, making their presence be known, with not much allowance for subtleties. Han's creations have been exhibited around the world, and give Taiwan another maestro to showcase for their journey into the spectrum of modern arts.

Sculpture Artworks by Taiwanese Artist, Hsu Tung Han