Jessie Hou, Portfolio
A series of work experiences, artist statements, CV, and contact information
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Jessie Hou,
Born in Chiayi, currently based in Taipei, Taiwan. Jessie Hou is an independent creator specializing in epistolary writing. Through words, she explores the fluidity of time and the intricate crossings of human relationships. Her creative project, Island Express, began in 2020, using letters as a medium to capture fleeting emotions, allowing moments to pause and memories to become landscapes one can revisit through writing.
For her, writing is a dialogue with time—where the past, present, and future converge in the space between words. The warmth of a fleeting moment, the weight of nostalgia, and the quiet echoes of longing find their way into each letter. She believes that every act of writing is a journey, and every reader is a fellow traveler on this drifting island.
Preferred Mediums: Oil pastels, watercolor pencils, acrylics, and other compatible materials.
Education
2023
National Taiwan Normal University, College of Technology and Engineering
Master (MEng) Graphic Art and Communications
2020
Providence University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Bachelor of Mass Communication
Exhibition Experience
2024 Artist
The World is Full of Cats Biennial Exhibition
Taichung, Taiwan
2024 Photographer
The World is Full of Cats Biennial Exhibition
Taipei, Taiwan
2023
Editor, Visual Designer
2023 Opening Host
True Portrait: JP-TW Photography Exchange Exhibition
Taipei, Taiwan
2023 Volunteer
The Man who couldn't leave VR Exhibition
Taipei, Taiwan
“ It's Okay, There’s Still a Chance! ” Food Bank Photography Exhibition
Taipei, Taiwan
The World is Full of Cats Biennial Exhibition
Taichung, Taiwan
True Portrait: JP-TW Photography Exchange Exhibition
Taipei, Taiwan
The Man who couldn't leave VR Exhibition
Taipei, Taiwan
“ It's Okay, There’s Still a Chance! ” Food Bank Photography Exhibition
Taipei, Taiwan
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Human Resources, Procurement
Genius Star Management Consulting Co., Ltd.
2024 - Present
Graphic Designer (PT)
Contemporary by U | Gallery
2023 - 2024
Freelance Designer
XinYoung Foundation, a non-profit Organization
2022 - 2023
Service-Learning Course Teaching Assistant
National Taiwan Normal University
2022
Project Assistant
XinYoung Foundation, a non-profit Organization
2020
Freelance Editor
College Student Youth Return Program
Island Express
Island Express is a collection of epistolary essays chronicling the author's introspections as time flows. Using the metaphor of an island, the book explores themes of connection, departure, and self-discovery. Each letter captures fleeting moments, transforming them into tangible records through writing.
Here, the past and future intersect in the present, inviting readers to join this drifting archipelago of memories and emotions.
To read more, please scan the following QR code.
2020
College Student Youth Return Program
Writing about the journey of returning home and stepping into rural youth life, this program captures their discoveries of unknown energies during exploration.
Interviewing seven young people from across Taiwan, they created passionate stories intertwined with rural life and youth through innovative ideas and creative practices. Giving back to society creates opportunities for young people to take root and maintain a lasting impact.
To read more, please scan the following QR code.
