Ink Painting

2015

Length:72.9 x Width:138 (cm)

Accession Number：20220100102

Chen Hua (b. 1960, Fujian, China) studied at the Fujian Arts and Crafts School before relocating to Taiwan in 1989. Now based in Taichung, he has received numerous awards, including the Taichung Dadun Art Award, first prize in ink painting at the Nantou Fine Arts Exhibition, second prize in the traditional Chinese painting category at the Taichung County Fine Arts Exhibition, and third prize in the same category at the Taiwan Provincial Art Exhibition. He also received an Honorable Mention at the Taiyang Art Exhibition. Chen has held solo exhibitions in Taichung, Nantou, and Tainan, and has participated in many curated group shows across Taiwan.
Fragrant Tea Series: Awaiting Spring’s Arrival draws on the visual and symbolic language of tea culture. The painting juxtaposes a contemporary female figure with traditional elements such as an antique iron teapot, an old tea canister, and blooming peonies. These contrasting motifs are arranged in visual harmony, evoking a quiet dialogue between the modern and the classical. The accompanying inscription further develops the theme with poetic lines that allude to presence, memory, and seasonal renewal. The composition reflects an approach influenced by Western still-life traditions. Objects and the central figure are arranged in a zigzag layout, creating depth through spatial contrast and variation in height and grouping. Ink lines and tonal washes are handled with delicacy, lending the scene both elegance and dynamism.