Author:Lin Shu-Nu

Size:Length:71 x Width:127.5 (cm)

Size description：50×98.5(71×127.5)

Introduction：Lin Shu-Nu (born 1955), also known as Hsiang Yin, is a renowned ink painting artist from Tainan, Taiwan. She graduated from the National School of Arts and the Fine Arts Department of the Chinese Culture University, and later received her master's degree from the National Taiwan Normal University Graduate Institute of Fine Arts. She has served as Executive Director of the Chinese Fine Brush Painting Association, Director of the Republic of China Seal Engraving Society, Director of the Taiwan Ink Painting Association, and Director of the China Art Association. In 1999, she was honored as the recipient of the Zhongshan Literary and Art Creation Award in the category of Traditional Chinese Painting. Over the years, Lin has held numerous exhibitions, including solo shows at venues such as the Taipei City Art Museum, Taiwan Provincial Art Museum, Chiayi City Cultural Center, Tainan City Cultural Center, National Taiwan Arts Education Center, Kaohsiung City Cultural Center, and the Taichung City Cultural Center Dadun Art Gallery. In addition, her work has been featured in group exhibitions in countries such as Korea, China, France, Poland, the United States, Singapore, and Malaysia, further enhancing her international recognition. Lin has also published numerous painting albums showcasing her work.

Together with her husband Chen Hong-Mian, a respected seal carving artist, the couple is a well-known pair in the art world, often holding joint exhibitions. Lin’s artwork is characterized by a solid foundation in painting, mastery of ink, elegant coloring, and a distinctive feminine grace. Initially Lin focused on painting flowers and birds with a fine brush, meticulously conveying the essence of nature by imitating famous Song Dynasty paintings in the National Palace Museum. Later, she pursued innovation by employing techniques similar to oil painting underpainting, using large strokes of various colors as a base and depicting flowers, grass, and animals on top. This approach creates a dreamy atmosphere, presenting a distinct contrast to the traditional technique of leaving the background blank.

In this work, Lin uses pure ink techniques to portray the vast ocean, islands, and turbulent waves. By depicting these dangerous waves in contrast to the steadfast islands, Lin symbolizes the unwavering human will to overcome external challenges and conveys a positive, inspiring visual energy.

Accession Number:PT10100300

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