Che Pai is a Chicago-based Taiwanese artist whose practice spans photography, performance, and meditation, primarily manifested through the medium of artist's books. His unique approach involves conducting images and employing book structures to invite play and performance, adding a dynamic layer to the contemplative journey of reading. Drawing inspiration from contemporary literature, slow cinema, and the physical theater of Tai Chi, Che's artwork transforms the reading experience into a multi-sensory exploration.

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Central to Che's creative process is walking meditation, a practice where internal sensations flow like water and are captured through photographs and moving images, resonating with external experiences. This meditative approach turns photographs into a tactile exploration, emphasizing the role of the body's senses in his work.

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Che's distinguished bodies of work are recognized and included in collections such as the Joan Flasch Artists' Book Collection and the Art Institute of Chicago. He is also the recipient of the 2023-2025 GSSA scholarship from Taiwan’s Ministry of Education. Currently an MFA candidate at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Che holds an MA in Literature from National Taiwan University. His contributions to the art community extend beyond his creations; he has organized shows for Ta-Chao Production and programmed educational events at Taiwan’s National Center of Photography and Images.

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