Endless Spirit – The Water Ink Painting Creation Thesis by Chen Wei-An

• Main Authors: Chen Wei-An, 陳維安
• Other Authors: Lee Jimmy
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2013
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/tzk9ar

碩士 === 國立臺灣師範大學 === 美術學系在職進修碩士班 === 101 === The thesis is conducted to study the color ink flowers painting and trace the root of flower-and-bird painting, experience the mind of “observe natural creatures and explore its meanings” in Sung Dynasty. The author attempt present the vivid nature phenomenon through painting.. The author mainly depicts lilies and dandelions in rural areas of Taiwan. I observe their characteristics and ecological habits, add the elements of native Taiwan cultural images. The thesis also seeks the possibilities to balance the paintings of water, ink and colors, to pursue the pure beauty and delights in water painting. The Taiwan lily is the symbol of group flower for the Rukai who is one of the indigenous peoples of Taiwan. The Taiwan lily is represent glory and purity. In 2000, the Government Information Office hold a vote, in this vote, the Taiwan lily was selected to be one of the Taiwan’s images. The Taiwan dandelions have persevering vitality. Despite the harsh environment, it can still grow finely on the ground, just like the people in Taiwan. Its white seeds can spread through the wind and generated the next generation at the same time. Both of these flowers are edible and natively growth. The author would take its spirit of ecological beauty and lifelong characteristics. Furthermore, the thesis would like explore the creation subjects, the symbol usages, creative forms and techniques from eastern and western paintings. Based on the spirits of Taiwan lilies and dandelions, the thesis discusses the formations, colors and lines. It also explains the creative thinking and works analysis. The author retrospects individual points of view. Finally, the thesis concludes the research reflections. I hope the research can still breakthrough and go on developing.