We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Entung Liu. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with ENTUNG below.

Hi ENTUNG, thanks for joining us today. We’d love to hear about when you first realized that you wanted to pursue a creative path professionally.

It might sound counter-intuitive, but I realized I wanted to pursue a creative path after stepping away from the art world. My creative journey began early, almost before I can recall—painting, dancing, and attending specialized art classes during my formative years. I went on to earn a BFA from Taipei National University of the Arts, and it was a fluid progression that solidified my passion for art. Yet, as I immersed myself in the art world, I began to feel like I was living within a bubble, observing the world through a specific, curated lens.

I felt compelled to explore something distinct, something that would challenge my existing perceptions of art. This led me to the Interactive Telecommunication Program at New York University, where I was introduced to technology and coding. In this program, my peers came from diverse fields—engineering, architecture, neuroscience, and beyond. This diversity reshaped my understanding of what art could be, expanding it beyond traditional frameworks.

In the fine art field, certain projects we created might not have been recognized as “art,” but contemporary art is evolving, and I began to reconsider the meaning of art in this era. Technology has always shaped human history, and it continues to influence art. Walter Benjamin’s reflections on the aura of art in the age of mechanical reproduction resonate with me today, particularly as we grapple with the rise of AI and the implications it has on the creation process. These are questions I continue to explore: How will creation evolve in the age of AI? What are the boundaries between art and daily life?

For me, what’s particularly fascinating is that art within institutions—whether museums or galleries—tends to be strictly defined, yet outside of these spaces, art becomes something more fluid and open to interpretation. The evolving definition of art, especially in relation to technology, fuels my passion for creation. Perhaps one day, I’ll find the answer, but until then, I remain deeply engaged in the process of discovery.

ENTUNG, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I was born in Taipei, Taiwan. As an interdisciplinary artist, my work bridges the fields of visual art, performance, and technology, utilizing mediums such as painting, photography, performance, installation, video, and sound. My artistic education includes a BFA in Multimedia Art from Taipei National University of the Arts and an MPS from New York University’s Interactive Telecommunications Program.

Currently based in New York, I describe my work as a transparent mirror—one that reflects the absurdities of daily life while revealing the often invisible complexities that arise from our modern technological landscape. My creative process is rooted in observation and sensory experience, forging an intense connection between the body and space. With a background in both visual arts and performance, I explore how body gestures shape perception and heighten awareness.

In addition to solo performances, I am actively exploring participatory theater as a means of unfolding rigid social structures and reimagining the world around us. I believe that “daily life is theater, and theater is life,” and participation becomes a compelling tool to engage audiences directly in these narratives. Through my practice, I aim to explore the relationships between identity, technology, nature, and life, creating works that prompt reflection and dialogue.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

The inner driving of my creative journey is curiosity. I have many questions about myself, people, the environment, and the unknown world, and I enjoy experiencing sweet or painful moments while on the journey searching for answers. Sometimes, I even feel the journey itself is more important, fulfilling, and exciting than the final answers because the answers mean the ending of exploring.

The reason I keep creating and presenting artwork is to evoke people’s curiosity like me. I am sensitive to uncomfortable experiences, so injustice and unbalanced things always draw my attention. Because of this, I like to reveal the dark side of the world and hope my work can be a mirror that reflects social issues. For me, making art is like throwing a stone into a peaceful lake, which looks quiet and clean on the surface, but the moment the stone touches the surface, it creates splashes and ripples, and some people might notice them and find things hiding in the lake.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

Creating helps me appreciate the world’s diversity since art provides various methods to express and communicate ideas. While making artwork, creators can have different aspects of one thing rather than one correct answer. Blue can be sky, ocean, Klein blue, or the blue period of Picasso, and there is no limitation. I love the undefined and uncertain spaces, just like a white canvas, which brings surprises.

Sometimes, it is unable to describe a concept or feeling well through language, but with suitable art practice, it can be easily delivered. It might sound childish, but I think art is my magic wand, which accompanies me for a long time. Another good thing is to build deep connections with other creators through artwork, and I usually won’t feel lonely. The fun fact is that I always remember someone’s artwork even though I, unfortunately, forget their name and this ability saves me from awkward moments in the opening event many times.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://liuentung.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liu_entung