1954年生於台灣高雄，1970年代中期在國立藝術專科學校（今國立台灣藝術大學）完成學院雕塑訓練後，負笈西班牙聖費南度皇家藝術學院及國立馬德里大學美術學院研習西方雕塑技法與理論，師承著名雕塑家托雷多並取得碩士學位。

 

Born in Kaohsiung, Taiwan in 1954, Lee Kuang-Yu completed his formal sculptural training at the National Taiwan Academy of Arts (now the National Taiwan University of Arts) in the mid-1970s. He then pursued further studies in Spain at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando (Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando) and the Complutense University of Madrid (Universidad Complutense de Madrid, UCM), where he studied under renowned sculptor Francisco Toledo, eventually earning a master's degree.

 

李光裕的雕塑花園一隅

A Glimpse into Lee Kuang-Yu’s Sculpture Garden

 

學成歸國後，任教於國立台北藝術大學、國立台灣藝術大學，直至2006年退休。目前生活、創作於台灣台北。

Upon returning to Taiwan, he taught at the National Taipei University of the Arts and the National Taiwan University of Arts until his retirement in 2006. He currently lives and creates in Taipei, Taiwan.

 

自1998年起，李光裕在台北汐止郊山築起雕塑花園與工作室

Since 1998, Lee Kuang-Yu has built a sculpture garden and studio in the suburban hills of Xizhi, Taipei.

 

在台灣雕塑藝術的進程中，李光裕的創作跨越了文化與歷史的向度，成為東方文化與西方現代主義交融的文化坐標。其作品凝聚了深厚的本土文化底蘊，同時融匯國際多元文化，從而形塑出極富個人特色的雕塑美學風格。

 

In the development of Taiwanese sculpture, Lee's work transcends cultural and historical dimensions, becoming a cultural reference point where Eastern tradition and Western modernism intersect. His work embodies a profound local culture heritage while also integrating diverse international influences, resulting in a unique sculptural aesthetic. 

 

2008年，李光裕的作品《五明》登上國際期刊《世界雕塑新聞》春季刊封面

In 2008, Lee’s work Enlightenment was featured on the cover of the Spring issue of World Sculpture News.

 

從 1980 年代至今，李光裕持續探討雕塑本身所持有的空間特性，運用「鏤空」等標誌性技法，打破雕塑的封閉結構，發展出一種異於西方傳統的「空」的形式語言，呈現一種物我兩忘的「東方空境」。他透過虛與實、滿與空之間的對比，創造出充滿情感張力的多重虛擬空間；這些作品不僅展現出對當下生命狀態的哲思，也飽含了深邃的哲學思考。

Since the 1980s, Lee has continued to explore the spatial characteristics inherent in sculpture, employing techniques such as "piercing" to break the closed structure of sculpture. This has led him to develop a form of expression based on the concept of "emptiness" that differs from Western traditions, meanwhile presenting the “silent void in the Oriental culture”. Through the contrast of unreality and reality, emptiness and fullness, Lee creates emotionally charged virtual spaces that reflect a thoughtful exploration of the present life and deep philosophical contemplation.

 

李光裕 LEE Kuang-Yu
空花 Flower vase｜26x27xH84cm｜銅Bronze｜2021

 

李光裕早期參與的重要展覽包括：1981年西班牙秋季沙龍展、1988年於日本福岡國立現代美術館舉辦的第三屆亞洲國際美術展、1995年於奧地利格拉茲舉辦的國際雕塑研習營聯展，1999年於新加坡舉辦的「Volume & Form」新加坡國際雕塑展、2011年於國立台灣美術館舉辦的「空身幻影—李光裕雕塑個展」，以及2014至2015年在台北朱銘美術館舉辦的「多聲交響—1980年代台灣雕塑探索」等。

Some of his early landmark exhibitions include the 1981 Fall Salón in Spain, the 3rd Asian Art Exhibition at the Fukuoka National Museum of Modern Art in Japan in 1988, the 1995 Austria Graz International Sculpture Craft Workshop Exhibition in Graz, Austria, the 1999 Volume & Form International Sculpture Exhibition in Singapore, his solo exhibition Life, Illusion of Bodies at the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts in 2011, and the 2014–2015 A Symphonic Concoction: Sculpting Art in Taiwan in the 1980s at the Juming Museum in Taipei.

 

🎥《藝術家李光裕與他的雕塑庭園》（本事文化 / 製作）
"Artist Lee Kuang-Yu and His Sculpture Garden" Artist Interview Video (produced by Punsu Culture) | 

 

2015年，李光裕受邀參加在威尼斯舉辦的「OPEN 18. 國際雕塑裝置展」，展覽集結許多知名藝術家的作品，其中包括義大利藝術家 Michelangelo Pistoletto 和南韓藝術家白南準。

 

In 2015, Lee was invited to participate in the OPEN 18. International Exhibition of Sculptures and Installations in Venice. The exhibition gathered works by many renowned artists, including Italian artist Michelangelo Pistoletto and South Korean artist Nam June Paik.

 

李光裕作品《思惟》在 2015 年義大利威尼斯「OPEN18. 國際雕塑裝置展」展覽現場

Lee’s work Thinker at the OPEN 18. International Exhibition of Sculptures and Installations in Venice, Italy, in 2015

李光裕作品《層層的山》在 2015 年義大利威尼斯「OPEN18. 國際雕塑裝置展」展覽現場

Lee’s work Meditation among the Mountains at the OPEN 18. International Exhibition of Sculptures and Installations in Venice, Italy, in 2015

李光裕作品《空行》在 2015 年義大利威尼斯「OPEN18. 國際雕塑裝置展」展覽現場

Lee’s work Empty Procession at the OPEN 18. International Exhibition of Sculptures and Installations in Venice, Italy, in 2015

 

同年，李光裕的三件作品《空行》、《伏心》和《思惟》也入選了美國紐約的重要聯展「頃刻：台灣當代藝術展」，更加確定了他在國際藝術界的地位。

 

In the same year, three of Lee's works— Empty Procession, Subduing, and Thinker—were also selected for the important group exhibition The Moment–The Taiwanese Art Project in New York, further solidifying his position in the international art scene.

 

李光裕的經典作品《伏心》在美國紐約重要地標 Corona Park 大地球儀旁

Lee's iconic work Subduing was displayed next to the giant globe at Corona Park, a landmark in New York.

2015年，李光裕作品《空行》於美國紐約皇后美術館戶外展出

Lee's work Empty Procession was displayed outdoors at the Queens Museum in New York, in 2015.

 

2017 年，李光裕受邀於威尼斯雙年展聖馬利諾國家館舉辦大型個展「有無之際」。該展聚焦李光裕三十年來的雕塑創作及其藝術成就，涵蓋其獨具特色的雕塑美學探索。

 

In 2017, Lee was invited to have a major solo exhibition To Have and Have Not at the San Marino Pavilion at the Venice Biennale. The exhibition focused on his thirty years of sculptural creations and artistic achievements, showcasing his distinctive exploration of sculptural aesthetics.

 

🎥 第 57 屆威尼斯雙年展聖馬利諾國家館李光裕個展「有無之際」現場（采泥藝術 / 製作）

To Have and Have Not: Lee Kuang-Yu Solo Exhibition at the San Marino Pavilion, 57th Venice Biennale (produced by CHINI Gallery)

 

另一方面，展題「有無之際」亦向展覽場所的特定歷史致敬。1940年代末至1950年代初，美國作家海明威曾在此地居住並創作，而本展題正取自海明威的小說《有無之際》（”To Have and Have Not”）。

 

在當今世界日益充滿不確定性的背景下，這一展覽與海明威的作品產生了互文關聯。藝術家在致敬海明威的同時，也試圖從人文主義的視角，勾勒並反思當代社會的精神世界。

 

Moreover, the title To Have and Have Not pays tribute to the history of the exhibition venue, which was once frequented by American author Ernest Hemingway in the late 1940s and early 1950s.

 

The title (To Have and Have Not), borrowed from Hemingway's novel of the same name, resonates with the artist’s meditation on the uncertain state of the modern world, while also offering a humanistic reflection on contemporary society.

 

2017年，第 57 屆威尼斯雙年展聖馬利諾國家館「有無之際」李光裕個展展覽實景

Exhibition View of  To Have and Have Not, Lee Kuang-Yu Solo Exhibition, San Marino Pavilion, 57th Venice Biennale, 2017

🎥《文茜的世界週報》電視報導「有無之際」展覽（中天新聞 / 製作）

Television Coverage of  To Have and Have Not by  Sisy's Finance Weekly (produced by CTI News)

2018年，高雄市立美術館「空間．詩．人：李光裕創作研究展」展覽實景

Exhibition View of Space, Poetry, and People: A Retrospective of Lee Kuang-Yu’s Work at  Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts, 2018

 

2018年，高雄市立美術館舉辦了「空間．詩．人：李光裕創作研究展」，展出李光裕自1986年至2017年期間的50件代表作品。「空間．詩．人」的展題反映了他人生境遇中如情詩般的雕塑語言。

 

In 2018, the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts held the Space, Poetry, and People: A Retrospective of Lee Kuang-Yu’s Work, showcasing 50 key pieces from his career spanning from 1986 to 2017. The theme Space, Poetry, and People reflects his sculptural language, which derives from his poetic and emotional life.

 

2018年，高雄市立美術館「空間．詩．人：李光裕創作研究展」展覽實景

Exhibition View of Space, Poetry, and People: A Retrospective of Lee Kuang-Yu’s Work at Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts, 2018

 

為配合此展覽，當代藝術基金會特別舉辦了「空間詩學—李光裕雕塑藝術國際學術研討會」，並邀請「有無之際」展策展人楊心一博士擔任學術主持。

 

此次研討會亦邀請來自全球知名的九位學者與會，深入探討李光裕的雕塑藝術，對其作品的哲學意涵與當代價值進行了深度的學術交流與分析。

 

In conjunction with the exhibition, the Contemporary Art Foundation hosted an international academic symposium "The Poetics of Space: International Conference on Lee Kuang-Yu's Art of Sculpture" with Dr. Yang Shin-Yi, curator of Lee’s 2017 Venice Biennale exhibition, was invited as the academic host. 

 

Nine scholars from prestigious institutions were also invited to engage in deep discussions on Lee’s sculptural language, its philosophical significance, and its relevance to contemporary society.

 

🎥《「空間．詩．人」展覽紀錄片》預告（高雄市立美術館 / 製作）

Trailer for the Documentary Space, Poetry, and People (produced by Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts)

2020年，新加坡濱海灣花園「一位雕塑家的祕密花園：李光裕」展覽海報

Poster for A Sculptor's secret garden - Lee Kuang-Yu a outdoor solo exhibition by Lee Kuang-Yu at the Cloud Forest in Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, 2020

 

2020年，李光裕於新加坡濱海灣花園舉辦戶外雕塑個展「一位雕塑家的祕密花園」。本次展覽不同於以往在美術館內的展示方式，雕塑作品不再侷限於白盒子空間，而是解放於自然當中。

展出的16件雕塑在自然景觀中相互呼應，與周圍環境和諧交融，開啟了一場融合藝術與自然的怡人之旅，也呈現了一個既變革性又富有詩意的藝術體驗。

 

In 2020, Lee had a outdoor solo exhibition  A Sculptor's secret garden - Lee Kuang-Yu at the Cloud Forest in Gardens by the Bay in Singapore. This exhibition marked a departure from Lee’s previous museum exhibitions, as his sculptures were liberated from the constraints of the white box space and placed in harmony with nature. It offered an immersive journey where art and nature intertwined, presenting a transformative and poetic artistic experience for the audience.

 

2020年，新加坡濱海灣花園「一位雕塑家的祕密花園」展覽實景

Exhibition View of A Sculptor's secret garden - Lee Kuang-Yu at the Cloud Forest in Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, 2020

🎥《狮城有约》電視節目專題報導「一位雕塑家的祕密花園：李光裕」展覽（Channel 8 / 製作）

Feature Report on A Sculptor's secret garden - Lee Kuang-Yu (produced by Mediacorp, Channel 8)

2025年，香港亞洲協會香港中心「雕塑虛空」展覽實景

Exhibition View of Lee Kuang-Yu: Sculpting the Void at Asia Society Hong Kong Center, Hong Kong, 2025

 

2025年，李光裕於亞洲協會香港中心舉辦個展「雕塑虛空」，展出九件代表作，在歷史建築與都市山林交織的場域中，展現其藝術於自然與建築間的深度共鳴。

 

In 2025, Lee held his solo exhibition Lee Kuang-Yu: Sculpting the Void at Asia Society Hong Kong Center, presenting nine representative works. Set within the unique convergence of historic architecture and urban greenery, the exhibition highlighted the profound resonance between his sculptures, nature, and built space.

 

2025年，香港亞洲協會香港中心「雕塑虛空」展覽實景

Exhibition View of Lee Kuang-Yu: Sculpting the Void at Asia Society Hong Kong Center, Hong Kong, 2025

 

李光裕的作品被收藏於國立台灣美術館、台北市立美術館及高雄市立美術館、新加坡濱海灣花園等國內外重要藝術機構，其多件公共藝術作品亦遍佈台灣各地，如台大醫院捷運站、市民大道、高雄大學等。

 

Lee’s works are held in major public collections, including the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts, and Gardens by the Bay in Singapore. His public sculptures can also be found throughout Taiwan in prominent locations such as NTU Hospital MRT Station, Civic Boulevard, and National University of Kaohsiung.