Story of Formosa (福爾摩沙的故事)
24K Gold Leaf and Oil on Canvas
4 x 5 Feet
March 2017
Award of Excellence, Taiwan National Exhibition Committee for the Arts Painting Competition
The painting portrays Taiwan through its history from Dutch occupation, the Eastern Ning dynasty, the Qing dynasty, all the way to the fall of the imperial government and the transition to democracy. The painting uses a surrealist, whimsical style to tell the story of the lively attitudes and cheerfulness of the people on the small little island and portrays how many different cultures and backgrounds can come and move forward together to become a leader in both agriculture, science, and technology. Through this spirit, Taiwan can continue on making wonderful progress, like how a plum blossom (the national flower of Taiwan) blooms in winter.
台灣從被荷蘭佔領，東寧王朝，清代時期，日皇統治，到今民主國家，這塊逆風島仍保有著福爾摩沙的風範。這畫是以超現實主義來呈現住在這寶島上的人民在經過不同文化洗禮後亦能保有開朗，活潑的態度，努力向前的精神。也造就了台灣成為水果王國和世界科技重鎮。這樣認真堅忍的精神就如梅花在寒冬仍能綻放，連101都飛舞著與住在這塊土地的人們勇往直前。