Author:Lin Chuan-chu(1963-)

Category：Drawing

Media:Ink and charcoal on paper

Year：2011

Introduction：Penshui was created during Lin Chuan-chu’s preparation for his solo exhibition “Tracing Nostalgia“ (2011) upon his return to his hometown of Jinshan and Wanli. The steep and imposing mountain of Water Spring is depicted suspended against a pink-toned background, abstracting nature from reality. Lin condenses his emotions towards the land and his hometown into this tranquil landscape. The scene of Water Spring is frozen in time, with the waterfall flowing gracefully like a pure white ribbon, and mist silently lingering among the mountains. Lin’s landscape oil paintings exhibit a unique texture, without the use of traditional ink techniques like cun (texturing strokes) to express texture. He completely abandons conventional methods, yet the work contains a deep sense of scholarly elegance. 

Author Introduction：「Lin Chuan-chu」-Born in Wanli, New Taipei City, Taiwan, Lin graduated from the Chinese Painting Division of the Fine Arts Department at Chinese Culture University in 1990. Later, he received a MFA in art history from the Graduate School of Chinese National Academy of Arts in Beijing, and a MFA in interdisciplinary arts from Goddard College in the United States. In 2008, he moved from Xindian, New Taipei City, to Jinshan. His practice spans diverse interdisciplinary mediums, including ink painting, animation, and writing, with subjects ranging from his agricultural background, everyday life, and the landscape of Taiwan.

Accession number:20220202