Author: Guo Ming-Fu

Size:Length:38 x Width:56 (cm)

Size description：61x79.3x3.7(含框)

Introduction：Guo Ming-Fu (1950-), a watercolor artist from Chiayi, Taiwan, graduated top of his class in Western Painting from the Fine Arts Department at National Taiwan Normal University in 1977. He obtained his master’s degree from the same university in 1988 and earned another master’s degree in fine arts from Fontbonne University in 2004. Guo has taught at Fuxing Art and Design School and the Fine Arts Class at the Affiliated Senior High School of National Taiwan Normal University. He is a member of the Taipei County Mountaineering Association and the Chinese Watercolor Society. His works are collected by institutions such as the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts, the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, and the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall.
Guo’s deep affection for Taiwan's "Hundred Peaks" drives his dedication to depicting the natural beauty of high mountains. In his art books, he describes his creative process: initially recording the objective impressions of different seasons through photography, sketches, and written notes. He then returns to his studio to finalize the composition with meticulous arrangement, selection, and emotional expression. This process reflects his multi-layered contemplation of nature, blending objective observation with personal sentiment, echoing his ideal of "the unity of man and nature." Due to his unique perspective on landscapes, viewers of his work often encounter not the lush greenery or snowy peaks typically associated with mountains, but rather scenes imbued with a poetic atmosphere. His distinctive use of colors—dusk yellows, ethereal purples, and refreshing greens—permeates his misty mountain landscapes.
In this particular piece, Guo employs a technique of overlapping gentle hills to depict a gradually receding mountain view. The mist between the mountains creates a sense of depth. A river winds along the base of the mountains, guiding the viewer's eye through the layers of the landscape and connecting the hills on both sides. The plain in the middle ground on the left contrasts sharply in color with the blue forest in the foreground, establishing the visual focus of the painting.

Accession Number:PT09794200

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