Lin Rongzong

Master of Modern Life Art - Lin Rong-Zong   1965·Born in Taichung City, Taiwan Province   1976·Entered the field of calligraphy to study and create   1984·Graduated from Provincial Da Jia High School, Furniture and Woodworking Department   1988·Founded Ximow Studio Art Center   1992·Awarded Gold Medal at China-Japan International Cultural Exchange Calligraphy Exhibition   1992·Works won first prize for two consecutive years at the National Buddhist Calligraphy Exhibition   1995·Published "Lin Rong-Zong Calligraphy Collection" – exhibited at Taichung Cultural Center   2000·Published Lin Rong-Zong Art Creation Series - "Intentional Living"   2005·Selected作品 included in the Oceania International Woodcarving Art Exhibition album   2005·Launched Zen Studio wood art works - "Material, Artistry, and Serene Quality"   2006·Original Elements feature interview on CTS Economic GoGoGo   2007·Published Contemporary Wood Art Creation Series album   2007·Featured in interviews and reports by major news media including CTI, FTV, SET   2008·TVBS - "Discovering New Taiwan" program feature interview   2009·Participated in Cologne International Design Fair, Germany   2010·Works toured exhibitions in Taipei, Taoyuan, Taichung, Tainan, and Kaohsiung   2011~2017·Taiwan Excellence Expo巡回 exhibitions in major cities including Shanghai, Shenyang, Tianjin, Guangdong, Jilin, Nanjing, Wuhan, Chongqing, Hefei, Shijiazhuang, Kunming, Harbin, Shenzhen, and Beijing   2012·Invited to exhibit at Taichung City Government's "Creative City of Lifestyle – Style x Taichung" exhibition   2013·Included in the "Contemporary Chinese Artists Yearbook" and photographed with President Ma Ying-jeou   2014·Northeast Asia Expo & South Asia Expo   2014·Completed studies at Sculpture Department, Fuzhou University   2015·Published "Dancing in Zen Joy" – Alishan Sacred Tree Wood Carving & Calligraphy Series Collection   2016·China-Russia Expo (Harbin Fair)   2017·Xiamen & Shenzhen Cultural Industry Expo   2018·Works selected for China Tour Championship Official event theme calligraphy Design and use of championship trophy Belt and Road Annual Grand Ceremony (Integrating World Civilizations, Spreading Chinese Confidence)   Graduated with a Master's Degree from Asia University, Taiwan