Author:Lee Yung-two(1921-2005)

Category：Oil Painting

Media:Oil on canvas

Year：1983

Introduction：View of Tamsui from the South Window captures the scenery seen from Lee Yung-two’s southern-facing window, using his home as a vantage point for this depiction of Tamsui. The artist divides the view into two along the Tamsui River, with Guanyin Mountain in the distance and the Tamsui streetscape in the foreground. Employing a technique reminiscent of a wide-angle lens, Lee creates an expansive visual panorama. He skillfully uses varied lines to portray the natural landscape and harbor town scenery. The work was exhibited in Lee’s solo exhibition, “Lee Yung-two Naive Art Exhibition,” at the Taipei County Cultural Center in February 1994 and in another solo exhibition, “Lee Yung-two Art Exhibition,” at the Tamsui Center of Arts and Culture in March of the same year. Through fluid and straightforward brushwork, Lee captures the essence of Tamsui, serving not only as a historical record of the town but also as an expression of the artist’s profound connection to local culture and heritage. The work embodies the unique perspective of Taiwan’s Naive Art in the 1980s. 

Author Introduction：「Lee Yung-two」-Born in Tamsui, New Taipei City, Taiwan, Lee studied mechanical engineering at the Shibaura Institute of Technology in Japan. After returning to Taiwan, he taught mechanical drafting at the Taipei Institute of Technology. In 1970, using oil paints left by his wife, he created his first painting. Lee often drew inspiration from the Tamsui landscape outside his window, transforming everyday scenes into subjective visual expressions, reflecting his emotional connection to the land.

Accession number:20240002