Author: Guo Ren

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

Size description：92x80x3.5(含框)

Introduction：Guo Ren (1928-2023), also known by his courtesy name Zhi-Hao, was born in Wu'an, Henan. Before the Republic of China government relocated to Taiwan in 1949, he studied at the Beiping Art Academy and the Hangzhou Art Academy under the guidance of Yang Lüyang, Xu Beihong, Ai Zhongxin, and Wu Zuoren. In 1958, he went to study in Spain, where he was honored as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Arts. After returning to Taiwan in 1962, he taught at National Taiwan Normal University and served as a juror for the National Art Exhibition. He held solo exhibitions at the Spanish National Gallery, participated in the São Paulo International Biennial in Brazil, and exhibited at venues such as the National Museum of History and the Central Academy of Fine Arts.
Influenced by his mentor Yang Lüyang, Guo believed that poetry, calligraphy, and painting are inseparably linked. Thus, in addition to mastering Western painting, he also dedicated himself to ink and calligraphy, advocating the idea that "art must innovate but also mature." His artistic style can be divided into three periods: (1) the "Madrid Period" (1958-1962), characterized by a blend of perspective and abstraction, (2) the "Taipei Period" (1963-1989), where he integrated Western styles with Eastern elements, and (3) the "New York Period" (1990-1994), where he combined modern consciousness with various media, including watercolor, oil painting, and ink.
This particular work, completed during the New York Period, aims to "express the joyful and vibrant human spirit through abstraction." The composition features broad brushstrokes with some areas of the surface paint scraped away. The primary color scheme is green and yellow-green, with a lively lemon yellow in the lower left corner. The contrast between the dark center and the surrounding bright colors is striking, and the cobalt blue within the dark area prevents it from becoming too somber. On the left side of the canvas, dark brushstrokes resemble a human figure with raised arms, while a large human figure is also present on the right. The thick horizontal and diagonal strokes in the middle create a sense of movement, fully conveying a clear and refreshing feeling.

Accession Number:PT09783600