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Juror’s Statement, Glue Color Painting Category TZENG Der-Biau

Glue color painting, also known as "dan qing painting" (meaning "red and green painting"), was first established as "imperial-court decorative

painting" during the Tang and Song dynasties. However, this distinctively colorful and glamorous style slowly faded away when the Song dynasty was
toppled. It wasn't until Taiwan's Japanese colonial period that a group of Chinese-painting-loving artists-CHEN Jin, LIN Yu-Shan and LIN Chih-Chu-

studied in Japan modified versions of "red and green painting" that prospered during the North Song dynasty and reintroduced this style to Taiwan.
By integrating local cultures and customs, an innovative style of glue color painting was thus formed.
At the end of the Japanese era, the Republic of China government took control of Taiwan. At the very first Taiwan Provincial Fine Arts
Exhibition, this new painting style was noted under the Chinese painting category, raising many eyebrows, and was subsequently questioned and
excluded. It wasn't until 1977, when renowned Taiwanese artist LIN Chih-Chu labeled this style "glue color painting" and started a course at Tunghai
University to cultivate more artists in this field that this ancient art form began to regain its former prestige. Thus, Mr. LIN later became regarded

as the "Father of Glue Color Painting". Since then, the glue color painting category has become established at official art exhibitions, becoming

a platform for artworks of this kind. This resurrected painting style encompasses ancient Chinese painting skills, unique oriental concepts and
multifaceted contemporary ideas, allowing artists to fully express their inner feelings and reflections on modern society, manifesting these thoughts

with unprecedented style. In this 21st century, an instantaneous flow of information and constantly-evolving art forms all continue to contribute to the

stunning transformation of glue color painting.
Five jurors in the glue color painting category-LIAO Ta-Sheng, LEE Chen-Hui, NI Yu-Shan, CHANG Jui-Jung and me-selected 10 artworks

during the preliminary review for the final review. After careful and scrupulous evaluation, we decided on the works receiving the top three prizes and
two awards of merit, as well as five shortlisted works.

First Prize went to "The Frequency of Happiness" by TSAI Tung-Yun. The employment of torinokogami, an egg-colored handmade paper,
allows the mineral paints to be highlighted in multi-layered colors. The lady in the painting emanates heartfelt happiness. Her clothing is illustrated
with superb and delicate details and the painting composition is constructed with one time setting superimposing on another, while the background to
this beauty exudes a moving atmospheric air. The combination of brilliant ideas and sophisticated skills are the key to this success.
CHEN Yi-Chia's "Paradise" was awarded Second Prize. The brilliant usage of tinfoil highlights multifaceted mysterious spaces. The translucent
fairy wheel, the almost perceptible sound of the machine and the reflected subtle light and shadows from the stage play a familiar symphony which

induces surprising, yet warm, feelings.
The Third Prize was granted to "Undercurrents", created by HUANG Shih-Chang, who takes a bold approach. The artist shares his acute
observations of ferocious waves pounding the rocks while creating treacherous undercurrents. The mysterious, dim light presented by the silver tin
foil serves as a guide, encouraging people to stride forward in order to keep up with the rapidly changing tides of time.
Two awards of merits went to "The Home of a Tattooed Man" by CHIEN Hui-Yuan and "The Animals to Him/ Her Series 2" by CHOU Hsin-
Yi. Both pieces express the artists' personal concerns about our society. In the former, the elements of a religious folk dance and indigenous heritage
were integrated to highlight the need to preserve unique local culture. Unfortunately, the skills needed to convey this message need to be further
polished. In "Animals to Him/ Her Series 2", the artist seamlessly included herself in the painting to highlight the homeless-animal issue as well as
provide a space for viewers to freely contemplate.
Each award recipient in this category possesses their own unique creative style. As time advances, new talents continue to emerge one after
another with outstanding performances. This exhibition allows all artists to shine and learn from each other, helping to broaden this artistic realm and
heralding in a new era of glue color painting.

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