Page 155 - 亚洲二十世纪及当代艺术

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Chu Teh-Chun’s use of abstract calligraphy to write “peace”( ̻τ ) in the lower
right corner of the artwork directly echoing the scene of flourishing development
across China during that time. Amplitude captures Chu Teh-Chun’s longing for
his homeland’s breathtaking vistas and peaceful periods as an artist returning to
both sides of the Strait to mark a new chapter in his artistic career. It embodies his
spiritual insights gained from the prosperity of his homeland and his explorations
across the vast expanse of the country. He masterfully recreates the vibrant
colours reminiscent of the “blue-green” hue used by the Northern Song Dynasty
painter Wang Ximeng in his monumental landscape painting One Thousand Li
of Rivers and Mountains, and weaves a magnificent tapestry that reflects the
diverse facets of his beloved homeland.
Blue and Green Landscapes: Where Nature Bloom Anew
“Blue and Green Landscape”, one of the most important colour forms in
traditional Chinese painting, once dominated a significant portion of Chinese art.
Using materials such as malachite, azurite, and turquoise, artists created various
shades of blue-green to depict the landscapes. This style originated in the Tang
Dynasty and reached its peak during the Northern Song Dynasty with Wang
Ximeng, who elevated it to the level of long handscrolls, showcasing the vast and
magnificent beauty of the land.
Inheriting the significance of centuries past, Chu Teh-Chun imbues Amplitude
with a rich layering of tones, using the grey shade of Yue kiln’s colour of blue-
green. This creates an atmosphere filled with elegance and refined aesthetics.
The flowing and vibrant shades of mineral green and azurite resemble the poetic
sentiment of light breeze and clear moon, akin to the exquisite beauty of Ru kiln
porcelain. The scattered points of orange light at the centre intersect with the
varying shades of green, piercing through and gracefully depicting the radiant
moment of dawn. Benefiting from Chu Teh-Chun’s addition of turpentine in his
creative process during the 1980s, the originally heavy Western oil paints take
on a light and transparent quality akin to ink wash painting. As the artist Wu
Guanzhong described it, it is like “unfolding jade or delicate silk,” opening up a
realm of abundance within the human world. Chu Teh-Chun brilliantly blends
abstract brushstrokes of oil paints with ink wash to create a distinct style that
transcends tones and ink, creating a new artistic style that spans ancient and
modern, East and West.
“The green mountains remain unchanged, and the green waters continue to flow.
With a vast sky and broad earth, there is great potential!” This is the artistic intent
encapsulated in Chu Teh-Chun’s Amplitude. In his admiration and awe for a
prosperous and peaceful era, we witness the declaration of the universe within
the painting’s realm.

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