Ink Painting

2016

Length:207.5 x Width:123.2 (cm)

Liao Hung-Hsing (b. 1964, Shengang, Taichung) graduated from the Department of Fine Arts and the Graduate Institute of Fine Arts at Chinese Culture University. During his studies, he trained under prominent artists including Ou Hao-Nien (1935-2024), Chiang Chao-Shen (1925-1996), and Wu Hsueh-Jang (1923-2013). Liao specializes in ink painting and calligraphy and has taught at Chaoyang University of Technology. His work has received numerous honors, including the Literary and Artistic Creation Award from the Ministry of Education, the Ink Painting Innovation Award from the Taipei Fine Arts Museum, and awards from the Taipei City Fine Arts Exhibition. He has held both solo and group exhibitions throughout his career.
The Seven Strings Feel the Autumn depicts a mountain range encircling a tranquil lake. At the center of the composition, the lake is rendered in deep black-blue ink, while the rocks scattered across its surface are suggested through unpainted areas. The foreground mountains are defined with bold ink textures and washes, and both the peaks and foothills are accented with mineral pigments to depict winding pines and cypress trees. In the middle and far distance, the mountains are layered with varying shades of ink to create subtle shifts of light and shadow, evoking the crisp clarity of early autumn. The combined use of ink and mineral pigments enriches the composition with depth and contrast. With its balance of complexity and simplicity, the painting reveals a sense of calm amidst liveliness, lending the work a quietly compelling presence.

Accession number:20200200009