Author:Wang Wei-An

Size:Length:106 x Width:68 (cm)

Size description：70×50 (畫心)

Introduction：Wang Wei-An (1925-), born in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, also known by his pseudonym Wei-Chang, currently resides in Taipei, Taiwan. He has been awarded the Golden Duke Award, the Chung Hsing Award, as well as various domestic and international accolades from Japan and South Korea, all of which were conferred voluntarily by the hosting institutions. In 1977, he was appointed as the delegation leader of the Republic of China at the Asia Modern Art Exhibition in Tokyo, marking a significant moment in Sino-Japanese cultural exchange. Wang has held solo exhibitions at the National Museum of History and the National Taiwan Museum, while also participating in numerous joint and touring exhibitions worldwide, with a total of over a hundred appearances. He has served as a director of the Taiwan Province Chinese Painting Association, a director of the Chinese Calligraphy Society, a member of the Chinese Ink Painting Society, and an executive director of the Chinese Standard Cursive Script Society.

Wang began his artistic journey with a background in literature and history, and his passion for art appreciation led him to the study of calligraphy and painting, which he has pursued for nearly half a century. His painting style is deeply rooted in the Four Great Masters of the Yuan Dynasty, with influences from the Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing Dynasties, incorporating the essence of cursive script, epigraphy, and stone inscriptions. His works seamlessly blend tradition and modernity, creating a distinct and innovative artistic style. His artworks are collected or engraved in several renowned locations, including the Sacred Ink Stone Stele Forest at the Song Mausoleum in Henan, the Han Yuan Stele Forest, and the Tianyaxing Stele Forest in Xuzhou, Jiangsu. His biography and works have been featured in several prestigious publications, including: Encyclopedia of Renowned Artists in the Chinese Fine Arts and Calligraphy Community, China-Japan Modern Art Reference, Encyclopedia of Chinese Figures, Encyclopedia of World Cultural Figures, Comprehensive Dictionary of Contemporary World Calligraphers and Painters, and Who’s Who in Contemporary Chinese Art.

Wang Wei-An’s artistic style is a fusion of Eastern and Western techniques, incorporating light and shadow effects while blending realism with expressive brushwork. His ink wash and brush techniques are influenced by Western watercolor painting, yet his color application retains the subtle elegance characteristic of traditional Chinese ink painting. The composition features large vertical mountain surfaces, interwoven with drifting mist and clouds, highlighting the towering and rugged nature of Huangshan, evoking a profound sense of serenity and grandeur.

Accession Number:PT08200400

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