Lee Yi-Hong Solo Exhibition
2013.05.10～2013.07.07
09:00 - 17:00
Venue: Gallery 401、501 One Piece Room - Lee Yi-Hong Solo Exhibition Lee Yi-Hong, courtesy name Chai-Chuan, was born in 1941 at Sigang Township of Tainan County. After graduating from National Taiwan Academy of Art with a degree in fine art, Lee studied under Master Chiang Chao-Shen and was won over by his inspiring works. From 1984 until his retirement, he taught at National Institute of the Arts (Now Taipei National University of the Arts). He currently resides at Sanchih in New Taipei City. Mr. Lee published Zi Ran Yu Hua Yi (Nature and Painting), a book on creative thinking that had a great influence on ink painting in the 1980s. Later, he held the exhibitions, A Journey on Foot in North India, Song of Big Trees, a Prelude, Journey to Yushan, and Stone Age. He has published ten compilations, including Chinese Paintings by Lee Yi-hong, Special Exhibition of Chinese Ink Paintings in Albums and Handscrolls by Lee Yi-Hong, Recent State of Zai Chuan, Looking Back, and Unlimited Horizon. Liwu River originates between the central mountains of Taiwan, Mt. Qilai North Peak and Mt. Hehuan. The approximately 1000 meter-wide gap of Taroko Gorge was formed by erosion of the river. Liwu River (2009) presents a universe with thick black ink and a blurred haze, providing people with the clammy and quiet sensations common to a gorge. And, the artist attempts to express through material, permeation, and wash techniques to create an ink painting that blends impressionist and abstract sensations. From the onset, the artist had intended to recreate the textures of a marble cliff. At the bottom of the painting, there are light lines of ink that create a layout of the image. The seepage effects created by the absorbent canvas makes the brushstrokes appear both dense yet sparse, resulting in a gradient of various tones of grey. Towards the middle there is the image of a cliff presented through jagged and cascading brush strokes. Clearly the artist’s instincts were aroused during this creative process. A square seal along with a naturally consistent form of cursive calligraphy extends towards the very top of the solemn yet obscure painting. In addition to the overall structure and lines, the artist utilizes the weight of ink and the dying process to gradually materialize the texture and atmosphere of the canyon. In particular, he makes use of the before and after contrast between whitewash and ore toner. Or, after being washed in water and dyed in whitewash, the stone surfaces and river mouth are materialized through the brush, and transcend the possible expressions of traditional paper media. In 2004, Mr. Lee created the work, Sparkling Water of Liwu River, in which he used Japanese red hemp paper to represent Taroko Gorge’s Zhuilu Cliff. Conveying the sense of mystery invoked by the rocks and cliffs, this work serves as an accurate depiction of nature itself. Compared to his other works, this painting was created with confident and bold brushstrokes. Ink is used to recreate nature onto canvas through a form composed of lines, layers, and compositions. It is an image of nature, an abstract simulation, that leads to a transcendence of the true self. (Text by Wu Chi Tao)
Venue: Gallery 401、501 One Piece Room - Lee Yi-Hong Solo Exhibition Lee Yi-Hong, courtesy name Chai-Chuan, was born in 1941 at Sigang Township of Tainan County. After graduating from National Taiwan Academy of Art with a degree in fine art, Lee studied under Master Chiang Chao-Shen and was won over by his inspiring works. From 1984 until his retirement, he taught at National Institute of the Arts (Now Taipei National University of the Arts). He currently resides at Sanchih in New Taipei City. Mr. Lee published Zi Ran Yu Hua Yi (Nature and Painting), a book on creative thinking that had a great influence on ink painting in the 1980s. Later, he held the exhibitions, A Journey on Foot in North India, Song of Big Trees, a Prelude, Journey to Yushan, and Stone Age. He has published ten compilations, including Chinese Paintings by Lee Yi-hong, Special Exhibition of Chinese Ink Paintings in Albums and Handscrolls by Lee Yi-Hong, Recent State of Zai Chuan, Looking Back, and Unlimited Horizon. Liwu River originates between the central mountains of Taiwan, Mt. Qilai North Peak and Mt. Hehuan. The approximately 1000 meter-wide gap of Taroko Gorge was formed by erosion of the river. Liwu River (2009) presents a universe with thick black ink and a blurred haze, providing people with the clammy and quiet sensations common to a gorge. And, the artist attempts to express through material, permeation, and wash techniques to create an ink painting that blends impressionist and abstract sensations. From the onset, the artist had intended to recreate the textures of a marble cliff. At the bottom of the painting, there are light lines of ink that create a layout of the image. The seepage effects created by the absorbent canvas makes the brushstrokes appear both dense yet sparse, resulting in a gradient of various tones of grey. Towards the middle there is the image of a cliff presented through jagged and cascading brush strokes. Clearly the artist’s instincts were aroused during this creative process. A square seal along with a naturally consistent form of cursive calligraphy extends towards the very top of the solemn yet obscure painting. In addition to the overall structure and lines, the artist utilizes the weight of ink and the dying process to gradually materialize the texture and atmosphere of the canyon. In particular, he makes use of the before and after contrast between whitewash and ore toner. Or, after being washed in water and dyed in whitewash, the stone surfaces and river mouth are materialized through the brush, and transcend the possible expressions of traditional paper media. In 2004, Mr. Lee created the work, Sparkling Water of Liwu River, in which he used Japanese red hemp paper to represent Taroko Gorge’s Zhuilu Cliff. Conveying the sense of mystery invoked by the rocks and cliffs, this work serves as an accurate depiction of nature itself. Compared to his other works, this painting was created with confident and bold brushstrokes. Ink is used to recreate nature onto canvas through a form composed of lines, layers, and compositions. It is an image of nature, an abstract simulation, that leads to a transcendence of the true self. (Text by Wu Chi Tao)
Lee Yi-Hong / 李義弘 1941 Born in Hsikang, Tainan County 1966 Graduated from National Academic of Arts 1967 Commenced to teach at Keelung Municipal Chung Shan Junior High School 1969 Became a student of Master Chiang Chao-Shen 1974 Joined Keelung Photographic Society, in September won the Gold Medal in Portraiture Competition 1975 Invited to teach at Keelung Municipal Ta Teh Junior High School 1976 Won various awards in Keelung Photographic Society’s 11th Members’ Seasonal Competition to include Outstanding Artist Award-Slide Category, Best Work of the Year Gold Medal Award-Black & White Photograph Category, and Best Work of the Year Gold Medal Award-Slide Category 1977Joined Keelung Art Association and acted as Executive Officer Became Chairman of Keelung Photographic Society 1978 Resigned from Keelung Municipal Ta Teh Junior High School and joined Keelung Calligraphy Society 1979 Held first solo exhibition at Taipei Spring Art Gallery 1980 Became a member of China Art Association and won the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Award for Arts & Literature 1982 Held a painting exhibition at Taipei Apollo Art Gallery Traveled to Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Italy, and France 1983 Won the Wu San-Lien Award for Arts & Literature Exhibited paintings at Taichung Mingmen Gallery 1984 Held a painting exhibition at Taipei Apollo Art Gallery Commenced to teach at the Department of Fine Arts in National Institute of the Arts 1985 In April, toured the Southern Cross-Island in Taiwan In July, journeyed to Penghu, visiting Shi Yu, Tong Pan Yu and Wang An 1986 In January, traveled to India and Nepal Held North India-themed painting exhibitions at Taipei Caves Art Center and Taipei Apollo Art Gallery 1987 Traveled to Bhutan, Sikkim, and Nepal, thereafter leading to a photographic exhibition titled “The Thunder of Dragon Tour - Mysterious Bhutan” Invited by National Museum of History as member of an art delegation to exhibit in the United States 1988 Held a painting exhibition “Song of Big Trees, A Prelude” simultaneously at National Museum of History and Caves Art Center 1989 Traveled to South Africa 1990 Visited Guilin, Kunming, Stone Forest, Huang Mountain, Suzhou and Hangzhou in China 1991 Explored Huang Mountain once again, touring Taihu, Suzhou, Hangzhou and Yangzhou 1993 Accompanied his teacher to stage “Chiang Chao-Shen Calligraphy & Painting Exhibition” at National Art Museum of China in Beijing and later toured Huang Mountain 1994 Accompanied Master Chiang Chao-Shen on a tour to Bai Yun Stream at Huang Mountain 1995 Accompanied his teacher to stage “Chiang Chao-Shen Calligraphy & Painting Exhibition” at Liaoning Provincial Museum Held an exhibition at Tainan County Cultural Center 1996 Exhibited paintings at Nan Kun Shen’s Kun Ying Culture and Art Center 1998 Taught as a guest professor in the Department of Fine Arts of New Asia College of the Chinese University of Hong Kong Chinese University of Hong Kong 1999 Held a solo exhibition at Lungmen Art Gallery and published “Compassionate 99 Peaks” 2000 Participated in a joint tour “Taiwanese Ink Painting in the New Century” organized by Government Information Office of the Executive Yuan and exhibited in Macedonia and Czech Republic Participated in a special exhibition “One Hundred Years of Taiwanese Arts” organized by Taipei National University of the Arts / Kuandu Museum of Fine Arts and National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts 2001 Displayed works at the SEF-organized joint exhibition in National Art Museum of China in Beijing Participated in “100 Years of Chinese Art” organized by the China Artists’ Association in Beijing Presented “Special Exhibition of Chinese Ink Paintings in Albums and Handscrolls by Lee Yi-Hong” at Art Center of Providence University 2002 Completed his manuscript “Fishing Laos of Guandu” 2003 Engaged in a series of photographic activities in Shi Men, Chi Ku, and Shuang Chun Completed his manuscript “Ventifacts Waiting for the Tide” In October, participated in group exhibition “Naked Gnosis” held at Taipei Mayor’s Residence Art Salon 2004 In April, held solo exhibition “Exhibition of Nan-Ying Folklore Artists Series – Lee Yi-Hong’s Painting and Calligraphy” and published a collection of his recent works In October, participated in a joint exhibition “Yellow Box” exhibited at Taipei Fine Arts Museum 2005 In October, exhibited works in “Beijing Taiwan Contemporary Chinese Painting Exhibition” held at Beijing Calligraphy & Painting Academy In November, participated in “Yun–Taiwan Contemporary Chinese Painting Exhibition” held at National Art Museum of China in Beijing 2006 In August, invited to participate in “Chinese Painting & Calligraphy Exhibition of Taiwan” held in Singapore In September, participated in “The Odyssey of Art in Taiwan 1950-2000” at National Art Museum of China in Beijing In October, organized “Peaceful Meditation – One Hundred Years of Taiwan Calligraphy” exhibited at Taipei Shin Kong Art Museum, Curator / Wu Chi-Tao 2007 In January, retired from Taipei National University of the Arts In February, held a solo photography exhibition “Shuangchun Shihmen Photographic Exhibition- Vanishing Landscapes by Lee Yi-Hong” at Nan Kun Shen's Kun Ying Culture and Art Center In March, exhibited works in “Florals - An Artist's World of Flowers” at Moon Gallery in Taichung, Curator / Wu-Chi-Tao In May, displayed works at “Open FUN-2007 Taipei International Modern Calligraphy Exhibition” at Taipei Fine Arts Museum In August, held a solo exhibition “Journey to Yushan- Lee Yi-Hong's Calligraphy & Painting Exhibition” at National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts In November, held a solo exhibition “Journey to Yushan – Lee Yi-Hong’s Calligraphy & Painting Exhibition” at Kuandu Museum of Fine Arts, National University of the Arts 2008 In August, participated in 2008 Arts Taipei 2009 In October, exhibited works in “the 4th Exhibition of Five Contemporary Taiwanese Artists”, Hara Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo 2010 In August, participated in 2010 Arts Taipei In October, displayed works in “Yes Taiwan! 2010 Taiwan Biennial”, National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taichung 2011 In May, invited to join “2011 International Forum on Paper Art”, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall 2012 In March, invited to join “2012 International Ink Painting Exhibition and Symposium” at Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall’s National Chung Shan Art Gallery, Curator / Lee Jen-Ming In April, exhibited works in “Cultural Migration & Transformation” at Golden Aries Art Center, Curator / Wu-ChiTao In April, invited by Macau government to exhibit “Unlimited Horizon – A Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition of Lee Yi-Hong” at Galeria de Exposicões Temporárias do IACM 2013 In March, invited by Taiwan Soka Association to exhibit “Itinerary Reflection – A Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition of Lee Yi-Hong” In April, held a solo exhibition“Stone AgeⅡ –Lee Yi-Hong solo exhibition” at Show Gallery, Kaohsiung In May, held a solo exhibition at Kuandu Museum of Fine Arts, National University of the Arts
Lee Yi-Hong / 李義弘 1941 Born in Hsikang, Tainan County 1966 Graduated from National Academic of Arts 1967 Commenced to teach at Keelung Municipal Chung Shan Junior High School 1969 Became a student of Master Chiang Chao-Shen 1974 Joined Keelung Photographic Society, in September won the Gold Medal in Portraiture Competition 1975 Invited to teach at Keelung Municipal Ta Teh Junior High School 1976 Won various awards in Keelung Photographic Society’s 11th Members’ Seasonal Competition to include Outstanding Artist Award-Slide Category, Best Work of the Year Gold Medal Award-Black & White Photograph Category, and Best Work of the Year Gold Medal Award-Slide Category 1977Joined Keelung Art Association and acted as Executive Officer Became Chairman of Keelung Photographic Society 1978 Resigned from Keelung Municipal Ta Teh Junior High School and joined Keelung Calligraphy Society 1979 Held first solo exhibition at Taipei Spring Art Gallery 1980 Became a member of China Art Association and won the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Award for Arts & Literature 1982 Held a painting exhibition at Taipei Apollo Art Gallery Traveled to Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Italy, and France 1983 Won the Wu San-Lien Award for Arts & Literature Exhibited paintings at Taichung Mingmen Gallery 1984 Held a painting exhibition at Taipei Apollo Art Gallery Commenced to teach at the Department of Fine Arts in National Institute of the Arts 1985 In April, toured the Southern Cross-Island in Taiwan In July, journeyed to Penghu, visiting Shi Yu, Tong Pan Yu and Wang An 1986 In January, traveled to India and Nepal Held North India-themed painting exhibitions at Taipei Caves Art Center and Taipei Apollo Art Gallery 1987 Traveled to Bhutan, Sikkim, and Nepal, thereafter leading to a photographic exhibition titled “The Thunder of Dragon Tour - Mysterious Bhutan” Invited by National Museum of History as member of an art delegation to exhibit in the United States 1988 Held a painting exhibition “Song of Big Trees, A Prelude” simultaneously at National Museum of History and Caves Art Center 1989 Traveled to South Africa 1990 Visited Guilin, Kunming, Stone Forest, Huang Mountain, Suzhou and Hangzhou in China 1991 Explored Huang Mountain once again, touring Taihu, Suzhou, Hangzhou and Yangzhou 1993 Accompanied his teacher to stage “Chiang Chao-Shen Calligraphy & Painting Exhibition” at National Art Museum of China in Beijing and later toured Huang Mountain 1994 Accompanied Master Chiang Chao-Shen on a tour to Bai Yun Stream at Huang Mountain 1995 Accompanied his teacher to stage “Chiang Chao-Shen Calligraphy & Painting Exhibition” at Liaoning Provincial Museum Held an exhibition at Tainan County Cultural Center 1996 Exhibited paintings at Nan Kun Shen’s Kun Ying Culture and Art Center 1998 Taught as a guest professor in the Department of Fine Arts of New Asia College of the Chinese University of Hong Kong Chinese University of Hong Kong 1999 Held a solo exhibition at Lungmen Art Gallery and published “Compassionate 99 Peaks” 2000 Participated in a joint tour “Taiwanese Ink Painting in the New Century” organized by Government Information Office of the Executive Yuan and exhibited in Macedonia and Czech Republic Participated in a special exhibition “One Hundred Years of Taiwanese Arts” organized by Taipei National University of the Arts / Kuandu Museum of Fine Arts and National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts 2001 Displayed works at the SEF-organized joint exhibition in National Art Museum of China in Beijing Participated in “100 Years of Chinese Art” organized by the China Artists’ Association in Beijing Presented “Special Exhibition of Chinese Ink Paintings in Albums and Handscrolls by Lee Yi-Hong” at Art Center of Providence University 2002 Completed his manuscript “Fishing Laos of Guandu” 2003 Engaged in a series of photographic activities in Shi Men, Chi Ku, and Shuang Chun Completed his manuscript “Ventifacts Waiting for the Tide” In October, participated in group exhibition “Naked Gnosis” held at Taipei Mayor’s Residence Art Salon 2004 In April, held solo exhibition “Exhibition of Nan-Ying Folklore Artists Series – Lee Yi-Hong’s Painting and Calligraphy” and published a collection of his recent works In October, participated in a joint exhibition “Yellow Box” exhibited at Taipei Fine Arts Museum 2005 In October, exhibited works in “Beijing Taiwan Contemporary Chinese Painting Exhibition” held at Beijing Calligraphy & Painting Academy In November, participated in “Yun–Taiwan Contemporary Chinese Painting Exhibition” held at National Art Museum of China in Beijing 2006 In August, invited to participate in “Chinese Painting & Calligraphy Exhibition of Taiwan” held in Singapore In September, participated in “The Odyssey of Art in Taiwan 1950-2000” at National Art Museum of China in Beijing In October, organized “Peaceful Meditation – One Hundred Years of Taiwan Calligraphy” exhibited at Taipei Shin Kong Art Museum, Curator / Wu Chi-Tao 2007 In January, retired from Taipei National University of the Arts In February, held a solo photography exhibition “Shuangchun Shihmen Photographic Exhibition- Vanishing Landscapes by Lee Yi-Hong” at Nan Kun Shen's Kun Ying Culture and Art Center In March, exhibited works in “Florals - An Artist's World of Flowers” at Moon Gallery in Taichung, Curator / Wu-Chi-Tao In May, displayed works at “Open FUN-2007 Taipei International Modern Calligraphy Exhibition” at Taipei Fine Arts Museum In August, held a solo exhibition “Journey to Yushan- Lee Yi-Hong's Calligraphy & Painting Exhibition” at National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts In November, held a solo exhibition “Journey to Yushan – Lee Yi-Hong’s Calligraphy & Painting Exhibition” at Kuandu Museum of Fine Arts, National University of the Arts 2008 In August, participated in 2008 Arts Taipei 2009 In October, exhibited works in “the 4th Exhibition of Five Contemporary Taiwanese Artists”, Hara Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo 2010 In August, participated in 2010 Arts Taipei In October, displayed works in “Yes Taiwan! 2010 Taiwan Biennial”, National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taichung 2011 In May, invited to join “2011 International Forum on Paper Art”, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall 2012 In March, invited to join “2012 International Ink Painting Exhibition and Symposium” at Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall’s National Chung Shan Art Gallery, Curator / Lee Jen-Ming In April, exhibited works in “Cultural Migration & Transformation” at Golden Aries Art Center, Curator / Wu-ChiTao In April, invited by Macau government to exhibit “Unlimited Horizon – A Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition of Lee Yi-Hong” at Galeria de Exposicões Temporárias do IACM 2013 In March, invited by Taiwan Soka Association to exhibit “Itinerary Reflection – A Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition of Lee Yi-Hong” In April, held a solo exhibition“Stone AgeⅡ –Lee Yi-Hong solo exhibition” at Show Gallery, Kaohsiung In May, held a solo exhibition at Kuandu Museum of Fine Arts, National University of the Arts
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