During 2016 from June 28th till August 28th, for the first time eight members of VT Artsalon will be exhibiting in Malaysia in the Very Image exhibition, exhibition takes place in Shalini Ganendra Fine Art (SGFA for short). Very Image is curated by VT member Sean C.S Hu, with Cheng Shao Hung as joint curator, featuring works by seven VT members: Chen Wen-Chi, Yao Jui-Chung, Tu Wei-Cheng, Chen Chun-Hao, Wu Dar-kuen, Su Hui-Yu and Isa Ho. Very Image exhibition can be considered as the collective effort from the eight members to advance into ASEAN (The Association of Southeast Asian Nations). Introducing Taiwanese contemporary art to the public in Malaysia using works by VT members as the main focus, through exhibition and seminar talks, with expectations for further collaborations with the local art spaces in the future.

Under comparison to Malaysia, the development of contemporary art in Taiwan is relatively more active and mature, however Malaysia is in a better position in terms of internationalization conditions. In terms of exchange and alliance, it is hoped to provide a better visibility of Taiwanese contemporary art in Malaysia where economy has enjoyed sustained growth, to achieve a more advantageous position in the developing contemporary art scene of Malaysia.

Included in this exhibition project are three talks, the first one takes place in Malaysian Institute of Art, where curator of the exhibition Sean C.S. Hu together with participating artist Su Hui-Yu and Isa Ho shared with the students on the topic of “Development in local and international art” and “Balance of business and creativity”. The second talk took place in SGFA, where VT members interacted with 9 local young artist in a forum discussion on the current situation and future of art development in the two countries. The final talk in the National Visual Arts Gallery, members of VT will shared their ideology in art with the Malaysian art scene through discussion on curating, exhibition, practice and residency in foreign countries.

In recent years, VT Artsalon has been a mover and shaker in promoting reciprocal exchange with foreign counterparts and academic institutions. In addition to SLICE: Wei-Lung Ling Solo Exhibition, a collaborative project between VT Artsalon and Apartment der Kunst, which is on view now in Munich, we have forged close bonds with many institutions in China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Mexico, Czech Republic and France.

SGFA situated in Petaling Jaya, it is an important facilitator engaging cross cultural development within and with South East Asia. The collaboration between VT Artsalon with SGFA, creates the force for Taiwan to advance into Southeast Asia, especially enchoed the “New Go South Policy” which aims to establish the arts and cultural partnership. Very Image exhibition has become an important milestone in Taiwan's arts space on the path of international development! The title of this exhibition refers not only to the images shown in the works by these artists par excellence, but also to the personal and cultural imagery evoked by them.

VT Artsalon members are not only successful in managing independent art space, each member is also high achiever in the respective areas of writing, curatorial, research and publication:

Chen Wen-Chi, currently the course director in Shih Chien University, Department of Communications Design, previously exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in Taiwan, the United States, Italy, Japan, Korea, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Russia, China and other countries.

Yao Jui-Chung, multidisciplinary artist, works have been invited to museums and biennials exhibitions around the world, Yao represented Taiwan in the 1997 Venice Biennal, 2005 International Triennale of Contemporary Art Yokohama, 2009 Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art, 2010 Taipei biennial, 2012 Shanghai Biennale, 2016 Biennale of Sydney, his project “Mirage - Disused Public Property in Taiwan" featuring photography, publication and exhibitions have gained great interest from the general public and raised social awareness in Taiwan.

Tu Wei-Cheng, receiver of the Taipei Art Awards, S-An Cultural Foundation grant, Taishin Arts Award Jury's Special Award and other awards, an all-round artist, playing the role of art creator, curator, art promoter and dealer.

Sean C.S. Hu, curator, director of Double Square Gallery and CEO of Hu’s Art Company. Previously awarded “2009 Vouge magazine People 101”, Asian curator representative for “Shanghai Art Fair” and visual arts representative to “TAIWAN and FRENCH art professionals short-term exchange and visiting project”, with high degree of success in curatorial and cross-disciplinary collaborations.

Chen Chun-Hao, previously the Visual Arts Manager of Taipei Artist Village and Secretary General of Taiwan Artist Village’s (Alliance) Development Association, famed for his work of Chinese landscape paintings using mosquito nails, works have been exhibited and praised in Taiwan, the United States, Thailand, Australia, Korea and other countries.

Wu Dar-kuen, curator and artist, previously the chief curator of Kuandu Museum of Fine Arts, currently the director of the Taipei Artist Village, curator of the 10th Taishin Art Award Jury's Special Award winning exhibition Republic without People, and participated in the 2016 Mori Museum three year curatorial project in Tokyo.

Su Hui-Yu, specialises in video works, exhibitions have been listed as the finalist of Taishin Art Award multiple times, and ACC grant receiver for residency in New York. Works have been exhibited in Taipei, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, New York, Berlin, Paris, Madrid, Munich, Seoul and other locations.

Isa Ho, currently the director of VT Artsalon, council member of Association of Visual Arts Taiwan, receiver of ACC grant, winner of Kaohsiung Art Awards and finalist of Taipei Art Awards, previously exhibited in France, Germany, Spain, Czech Republic, India, South Korea, China, the United States, Malaysia and other places, active in the domestic and international art scene.

VT members' artistic achievement, represents the gradually expanding force and influence of Taiwanese contemporary art on the international arena, also provide the Very Image exhibition in Malaysia with spectacular expectations!