Ruey-Shiann Shyu: A Mechanical Poet of Taiwan Born in Taipei, Taiwan, in 1966, Ruey-Shiann Shyu’s artistic journey is a fascinating blend of traditional influences and radical experimentation. Initially trained as a painter and sculptor at Fu-Hsing Trade and Art School and later at the Chinese Culture University, Shyu's career took an unexpected turn when he immersed himself in European art during his studies in France – specifically…