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Size:Length:363.6 x Width:151.5 (cm)

Size description：12尺×5尺

Introduction：Ode to Spring was painted by Chiu Min-hua and other nine members of the New Century Cultural Arts Group of Taiwan. Cooperative painting comes from the tradition of "Elegant Gathering," where the co-painters work on their own strengths to create a harmonized work. The renowned artist Li Chi-mao was chosen to sign the painting, which was later donated to the collection of Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall.
Participated artists:
Chiu Min-hua, taught by Li Chi-mao and Tu Deng-ying, chairman of New Century Cultural Arts Group of Taiwan and the lecturer of ink painting classes in Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. Chu Duan-ping, member of The Art Society of China, former director of Chinese Art and Painting Association. Lin Chien-hui, ink and gouache painter. Lin Yun-qi, graduated from National Taiwan University of Arts, specialized in depicting landscape, flowers, feathers, and calligraphy. Meng Shao-hong, graduated from National Taiwan University of Arts, former director of the Chinese Art and Painting Association, has held several solo exhbitions and was honored with the Japan Cultural Promotion Award in 2003. Li Tsai-yi, former secretary general of the Chinese Art and Painting Association, serves as an art instructor at a community college. Chin Lai-chun, specializes in landscape painting, former managing director of New Century Cultural Arts Group of Taiwan. Chen Ruo-huei, Master of Fine Arts in National Taiwan Normal University, held several exhibitions. Jen Shu-ling, graduated from National Taiwan University of Arts, retired teacher of Xinzhuang Junior High School. Hsu Chih-ju, participated in Cross-Strait Elite Color Ink Painting Exhibition in 2009.
Although titled as the Ode to Spring, the work depicts flowers, plants, birds and rocks of all-season that symbolizes hope and prosperity. The painting can be divided into two major parts: the foreground and the background. A myriad of objects is in the foreground. On the right stands a bamboo tree, whose massive branches extend to the left. Below, peonies and other flowers bloom and speak. In the middle stands a stone, where a sparrow and a magpie sing. On the right side, there is a plum stem, where two waterfalls run behind. The painting lacks an evident middle ground. The background renders Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in vibrant colors, celebrating its prosperity and auspicious hope to the people.

Accession Number:PT09400600

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