Eastern Gouache

1987

Length:80 x Width:100 (cm)

Chen Shih-Chu (1930-2007, Dou-nan, Yunlin) studied at Chih-tong Agricultural School in Yunlin, where he was taught by the gouache painter Huang Ou-Po (1917-2003). Later, during his time at the Taiwan Provincial Taichung Normal School (now National Taichung University of Education), he studied under gouache painter Lin Chih-Chu (1917-2008). Chen devoted more than 40 years to teaching while actively pursuing gouache painting. His works were frequently recognized at the Taiyang Fine Arts Exhibition, and he was an active member of the Taiwan Provincial Gouache Painting Association and the Taiyang Fine Arts Association.
Blooming Heliconia portrays several yellow heliconia blossoms, a plant commonly seen in Taiwan. Their soft, elegant hues are captured in various stages of bloom, with some fully open and others still in bud, set against a backdrop of tall, upright green stems. The artist positions the horizon at the lower quarter of the composition to draw the viewer’s gaze to the vibrant clusters of flowers. Two gray wagtails, each with distinct postures and yellow feathers nestled between their wings, add movement and charm to the piece. The work was selected for the 5th Provincial Gouache Painting Exhibition.

Accession number:20200200016