KO Shih-Hung
Director and Stage Concept
KO Shih-Hung is the Executive Director and principal puppeteer of Jin Kwei Lo Puppetry Company, and the eldest grandson of master puppeteer CHIANG Szu-Mei. He holds dual master degrees in Puppet Arts from the University of Connecticut, USA, and in Applied Media Arts from National Taiwan University of Arts. A two-time recipient of the Asian Cultural Council Fellowship, KO pursued extended studies and international exchange in the United States.
KO was raised in a puppetry troupe, where the art of glove puppetry was both heritage and daily delight. In recent years, he has performed at arts festivals across Taiwan and abroad, engaging in international puppetry training and creative exchange. Balancing tradition with innovation, he continues to explore new horizons for the genre.