For the next three weeks Taipei's popular commercial gallery, Lin & Kang (
Commonly referred to as the father of Chinese contemporary art, Lin Feng-mian (
The most striking of Lin's works on display is his almost psychedelic Portrait of a Lady (
COURTESY OF LIN AND KANG
Like Lin, Sanyu (
Born in Guangdong, Yun Gee (
While there can be no denying the creativity and originality expressed by these artists, by far the most interesting works on display are those by Guan Liang (
Influenced by Japanese art of the early 20th century rather than the fashionable European styles of the day, Guan was the only artist featured in this exhibition to pursue his career as an artist in his native China. Whether Guan was creating a cartoon piece or a portrait, his works, such as Lady (
Sadly the small number of works on display means the exhibition only scratches the surface, giving the viewer an all too brief glimpse of the distinctive styles of the four artists. Whilst it should prove sufficient for those unfamiliar with the works, art buffs more familiar with the artists and their works might feel rather short-changed by the show.
For your information:
What: Themes on Women (
Where: Lin and Kang Gallery (
When: Until April 30
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