ART SOLO - Solo Exhibition by HUANG Ko-Chuan | Booth A09 | Taipei Flora Expo's Radiant Pavilion

ART SOLO - Solo Exhibition by HUANG Ko-Chuan

Duration. 4 May - 7 May, 2023
Booth. A09
Location. Taipei Flora Expo's Radiant Pavilion

"ART SOLO 2023", is an art exposition in Taiwan that focuses on showcasing individual artist exhibitions. It offers viewers an in-depth exploration of the artist's creative work. The event will take place from May 5th (Friday) to May 7th (Sunday) in 2023, at the Radiant Pavilion in Taipei Expo Park. This year, Apollo Art Gallery will be located at Booth A09, presenting..." HUANG Ko-Chuan 's artworks

HUANG Ko-Chuan (1919-2010) was a pioneering figure in Taiwan's art scene known for his multidisciplinary approach. He excelled in various mediums, including batik, ink, oil painting, watercolor, and mixed media. He also dabbled in printmaking, photography, and comics, showcasing his versatility as an artist. His innovative "Ice Crack Wax Batik" paintings were particularly stunning. In the 1950s, he actively participated in Taiwan's modern painting movement and, alongside fellow artists like HUANG Chun-Pi, CHU Teh-Chun, YANG YuYu, and CHEN Tingshih, co-founded organizations such as the "Republic of China Painting Association" and the "Republic of China Printmaking Association," laying the foundation for the development of art in Taiwan. His works were selected for international art exhibitions, including the São Paulo International Biennial in Brazil, the exhibition of modern Spanish art, and the National Art Exhibition in Taiwan (where he was granted a lifetime exemption from review).

HUANG Ko-Chuan, in his quest for bridging the dialogue between Eastern and Western cultures, pioneered a unique painting technique known as "Ice Crack Wax Batik." He revolutionized traditional batik craftsmanship by developing his own methods, simplifying procedures, and mastering the intricate and ever-changing patterns of "ice cracks." He integrated these patterns into specific areas of his artworks, creating textures that resemble the cracking of ice. The distinctive texture of ice cracks on his canvases adds layers and intrigue to his paintings. For example, "Blossoming" (1980), displayed in this exhibition, showcases a vibrant bouquet of flowers within a vase. The unique patterns created by ice cracks enhance the vitality of the flowers, making them appear flourishing and full of life. In another piece, "Majestic Peaks into the Clouds" (1991), HUANG captures the continuous and towering peaks found in traditional Chinese ink painting. Amidst the mist and clouds, the ice crack patterns suggest that the mountain ranges persist and extend further. The contrast between the serenity of the mountains and the dynamic nature of the clouds is heightened by the ice crack texture, adding a sense of movement to the composition. Another work on display, "Myriad Forms" (1978), is an abstract piece that uses a dark base to accentuate seven rich colors. The transition from dark and monochrome at the bottom to bright and diverse at the top unifies the canvas. The characteristics of ice crack patterns, interweaving between thickness and sparsity, create a sense of depth and layers in the artwork, enhancing the meaning of "myriad forms" within the composition. Many of HUANG Ko-Chuan's works are held in the collections of the National Museum of History and numerous private collectors. Apollo Art Gallery has exhibited HUANG Ko-Chuan's works at various art fairs, including the Taipei International Art Fair (2021, 2022) and the Taichung Art Fair (2021, 2022).

Also exhibited at booth B10 simultaneously. Hilo CHEN

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