Author:Chen Ming-Chao

Size:Length:102 x Width:133.5 (cm)

Size description：全開 (77×108.5，含框102×133.5)

Introduction：Chen Ming-chao, born in Yilan County, is a Taiwanese artist of Western painting. He graduated from National Taiwan University of Arts and studied under Wang Pan-yuan, who inspired his state of mind and uses of color. Cheng Ming-chao participated in Taiwan Contemporary Art Salon in Spring, Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Contemporary Art Fair, and a solo exhibition at Lee Shih-chiao Museum. The artist is fond of landscape themes and focuses on expressions of his state of mind in his works. He once claimed, "I stroke with my emotions. Figurative, semi-figurative, and imagery feelings are in every movement and inspiration." The majestic momentum and tension in Chen Ming-chao's works can be seen as the reflection of his sentiments.
Waterscape is a common subject in Chen Ming-chao's paintings. The giant trees, sea of clouds, green and blue lakes of his hometown, Taiping Mountain, have profoundly influenced his painting styles. Waterfalls, turbulence, and waves painted in impasto techniques and diverging textures are usually the primary dynamic expression in his paintings. Unlike the smooth and blended painting styles in the classical period, impasto techniques bloomed during the Impressionist period. Covering the canvas in thick paints, the artists are able to create a diverse range of rich textures. Cheng Ming-chao is also renowned for the titles of his works. He often annotates the painting with seven-word phrases rich and full in poetic flavor, blending occidental and oriental styles to innovate new atmosphere and meanings.
Differed from his figurative styles in most of Chen Ming-chao's oil paintings, this work exhibits vital elements of Realism and his techniques. The artist uses varying tonality to portray the contrast between "reality" and "illusion." The "illusionary" parts of the lake and sky emphasized the heaviness of "reality" in the rocks and boats. The use of color also reflects a similar concept. While blue implies the sense of coldness usually appears in the "illusionary" parts of the painting, warm brown colors occur in the "realistic" part. The blending of colors also merges the sky and water in the landscape.

Accession Number:PT09401300