李石樵紀念展｜巨擘薪傳-前輩藝術家系列 XIV

展期｜
2025.11.29 – 12.13
開幕｜
2025.11.29 (六) 15:00
講座｜講者 / 白雪蘭
2025.11.06 (六) 15:00

「藝術是一場眞刀實槍的輸贏，要有極大的勇氣與堅強的決心。它並非是一場拿刀揮劍的比舞，因為那只要比劃精采美妙即可。所以繪畫不只求畫面的完美，而要有深刻的意義與文化内容。」 ── 李石樵

1908年出生的李石樵，在臺灣美術史有著重要的地位。1923年就讀台北師範學院，師從石川欽一郎，前往日本留學。作品曾經獲選「臺灣美術展覽會」、「帝國美術展覽會」、新「文部省美術展覽會」等多次肯定，更獲得新「文部省美術展覽會」免審查資格，是臺灣首位獲此殊榮的藝術家。爾後，擔任美術教育者，培育無數的後輩。

李石樵不僅止於追求繪畫技術，希冀創作蘊含深刻的意義與文化內涵，作品往往反映當下的時代性。從日治時期繪出台灣特有風景，彰顯台灣本土意識；戰後歷經政權更迭，畫筆下隱喻戰後不安的歷史。面對政局的動盪，潛心研究當代各個藝術派別，力求創新；1980年代隨著台灣經濟起飛，社會逐步穩定，畫面變得明亮。以厚實亮麗的色塊，聚焦於光線的佈局，表現大自然以及台灣景色下的風俗民情。創作歷程皆流露對台灣這塊土地與人文的關懷。

阿波羅畫廊感念臺灣前輩藝術家作為開創者，為臺灣美術立下穩固的根基，每年舉辦「巨擘薪傳」向臺灣前輩藝術家致敬。阿波羅畫廊曾舉辦5次李石樵個展，分別在1979、1984、1988、1989、1996年在1979、1984、1988、1989、1996年。今年是李石樵逝世三十週年，將展出1980年代創作的十多件作品，呈現陽光下的海灘、花卉、山林等。11月29日舉行開幕，12月6日邀請白雪蘭進行與談。誠摯邀請您蒞臨欣賞李石樵於晚期眼中的臺灣與藝術觀，以及感受當時的臺灣藝術史。

→ 李石樵 簡歷
→ 虛擬展廳

“Taiwanese Masters Series XIV” —  LI Shih-Chiao Memorial Exhibition
Opening｜11.29, 2025 Sat. 15:00
Duration｜11.29 – 12.13, 2025
Speech｜12.6, 2025 Sat. 15:00 / Speaker: Pai Hsueh-Lan

“Art is a real battle of wins and losses, requiring great courage and unwavering determination. It is not a graceful performance of waving swords—because in such performances, beauty alone is enough. Painting must therefore pursue not only visual perfection but also profound meaning and cultural substance.” — LI Shih-Chiao

Born in 1908, LI Shih-Chiao occupies a significant place in the history of Taiwanese art. In 1923, he enrolled in the Taipei Normal School and studied under Ishikawa Kinichiro before pursuing further studies in Japan. His works were repeatedly selected for the Taiwan Fine Arts Exhibition, the Imperial Fine Arts Exhibition, and the new Ministry of Education Fine Arts Exhibition, earning him widespread acclaim. He later received exemption from review by the new Ministry of Education Fine Arts Exhibition—the first Taiwanese artist to be granted this honor. LI went on to devote himself to art education, nurturing generations of younger artists.

LI Shih-Chiao’s pursuits extended far beyond technical mastery; he sought to infuse his works with deep meaning and cultural resonance, often reflecting the spirit of the times. During the Japanese colonial period, he painted uniquely Taiwanese landscapes that emphasized a growing local consciousness. After the war, his works subtly conveyed the uneasy atmosphere of political transition. Amid changing regimes, he immersed himself in various contemporary art movements and strove for innovation. By the 1980s, as Taiwan’s economy blossomed and society stabilized, his works took on a brighter tone. Through vibrant, solid blocks of color and meticulous attention to light, he depicted nature and Taiwan’s customs and scenery. Throughout his artistic journey, LI consistently expressed profound care for Taiwan—its land and its people.

Apollo Art Gallery honors the pioneering contributions of senior Taiwanese artists who established the foundations of Taiwanese art. Each year, the gallery presents the “Taiwanese Masters ” series as a tribute. Apollo Art Gallery has previously held five solo exhibitions for LI Shih-Chiao, in 1979, 1984, 1988, 1989, and 1996. This year marks the 30th anniversary of LI’s passing. The exhibition will feature more than ten works from the 1980s, showcasing scenes of sunlit beaches, flowers, forests, and more.

The opening will take place on November 29, and on December 6, Pai Hsueh-Lan will join us for an in-depth dialogue.You are sincerely invited to attend, to appreciate LI Shih-Chiao’s late artistic vision of Taiwan, and to experience the era of Taiwanese art history that shaped his work.

→ LI Shih-Chiao’s CV
→ AR Exhibition