Author: Chien Hsi-Kuei

Size:Length:72.5 x Width:60.5 (cm)

Size description：92x80x4(含框)

Introduction：Chien Hsi-Kuei (1936-), born in Nantou, Taiwan, graduated from the Fine Arts Department at National Taiwan Normal University (Class of 1958). In 1959, he co-founded the Taiwan Modern Painting Association with Chang Jin-Shu and Liao Hsiu-Ping, serving as its chairman for twenty years. He also holds positions as the honorary president of the Modern Painters Association, a member of the Taiwan Artists French Salon Society, and an exhibition advisory committee member at the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. In 1962, he initiated Taiwan's first art design exhibition, the "Black and White Exhibition," and later spent thirty-two years in the advertising industry. His works are inspired by his deep emotional connection to, concern for, and documentation of Taiwan. Utilizing Impressionist techniques combined with the subjective emotional expression of Expressionism, he primarily focuses on humanistic landscapes, steadily moving toward a lyrical and expressive style. "The great beauty of heaven and earth speaks without words" drives his creative motivation, stemming from a pursuit of profound, wordless spiritual truth.
Chien's use of color is both bold and subdued, representing a post-Impressionist approach that carries a touch of the Nabis' sensibility. His works, characterized by keen observation and a uniquely rational interpretation of people and events, are unified under a single theme with a consistent light atmosphere, offering boundless imaginative space. Whether depicting scenes, people, or objects, his works are infused with dazzling light, evoking a vigorous and lively mood, providing viewers with ample room for contemplation within a seemingly mythological context.
In his depiction of the Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall, Chien emphasizes its significant role in Taiwan's democratic history. Through the portrayal of angels as pure and immaculate beings, he envisions numerous angels guarding the plaque of the Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall, akin to mythological or biblical figures being exalted. This imagery aims to symbolize the perpetual protection and sustenance of Taiwan's democracy and freedom.

Accession Number:PT09785400

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