典藏單位:國立中正紀念堂管理處

館藏編號:PT09801100

黃中泰

尺寸:95×208.3 (畫心)

黃中泰（1978-），出生於臺北，文化大學藝術研究所畢業。幼年隨郭文遠學習梅蘭竹菊等傳統國畫題材，後遇歐豪年、孫家勤、李奇茂等多位名家指導。除擅長畫水墨人物外，深受任伯年、黃冑、蔣兆和等畫家啟發，專注於描繪臺灣原住民人物題材。畫家經常親自深入部落，記述他對各族服飾、生活與祭典的感想，反映於作品深刻精微的描寫上。
除了忠實描繪人物衣著、群像及部落景致外，黃中泰亦透過作品反思臺灣原住民面對都市化與時代變遷下的微妙衝突。其作品以各式象徵表現這些議題：例如將飾有LV的陶罐突兀地置入女孩的群像中，或者在作品中呈現著原住民衣飾女孩在一群都會女孩中的奇異與疏離，抑或是泰雅族婆婆身後大樓疊影的虛幻等。這些對立，深刻地表現舊時代與新生活之間的矛盾。畫家藉原住民的生活反思社會進步下，傳統文化所面臨的困境與年輕族群的迷失。
本作品以橫幅描繪排灣族勇士，黃中泰曾寫及此族服飾的華麗獨占鰲頭，為喜好描繪的對象。作品中，畫家展現出色的人物描寫功力，人物情態豐富，衣褶線條雄渾流暢，表現出勇士的豪邁性格。在諸勇士的簇擁下，顯出中心領袖的英姿。前景的紅花茂盛環繞畫面半邊，將視覺中心聚焦於中間的人群，其枝幹蒼勁有力，反映出部族欣欣向榮的朝氣。（503字）

Huang Chung-Tai (1978-), born in Taipei, Taiwan, is a graduate of the Graduate Institute of Art at Chinese Culture University. From a young age, he studied traditional Chinese painting subjects such as plum blossoms, orchids, bamboo, and chrysanthemums under Kuo Wen-Yuan. Later, he received guidance from renowned artists including Ou Hao-Nian, Sun Chia-Chin, and Li Chi-Mao. In addition to his proficiency in ink wash figure painting, Huang was deeply inspired by artists like Jen Po-Nien, Huang Chou, and Chiang Chao-Ho, leading him to focus on depicting Taiwan’s indigenous peoples. He frequently immerses himself in indigenous communities, documenting his observations of their attire, daily life, and rituals, which are reflected in the profound and meticulous details of his work.

Beyond faithfully portraying the clothing, group scenes, and village landscapes of indigenous peoples, Huang also uses his art to reflect on the subtle conflicts they face amid urbanization and changing times. He employs various symbols to express these themes: for instance, placing a Louis Vuitton-adorned pottery jar incongruously among a group of indigenous girls, depicting an indigenous girl in traditional attire amidst urban girls to highlight a sense of alienation, or illustrating the illusory backdrop of skyscrapers behind an elderly Atayal woman. These contrasts poignantly convey the tensions between traditional ways and modern life. Through the lives of indigenous peoples, the artist contemplates the challenges traditional cultures face in the wake of societal progress and the identity crises among the younger generation.

This horizontal composition depicts Paiwan warriors, a subject Huang Chung-t'ai has noted for its uniquely splendid attire, making it a favored theme in his work. The artist showcases exceptional skill in character portrayal; the figures are richly expressive, with bold and fluid lines capturing the folds of their garments, embodying the warriors’ heroic spirit. Surrounded by fellow warriors, the central leader’s commanding presence is accentuated. In the foreground, lush red blossoms envelop half of the scene, directing the viewer's focus toward the central group. The robust branches symbolize the tribe's thriving vitality.