Seeing Taiwan's Colors - Taichung Travelogue (Standing) Postcard

Introduction to Sun Shao-ying Born in Shandong in 1931, Sun Shao-ying moved to Taiwan in 1949. He dedicated over 30 years to the art departments of Kuangchi Production and Taiwan Television Enterprise. After retiring in 1991, he settled in Puli, his late wife's hometown, embarking on a new chapter focused on painting and writing. His works are characterized by a unique spirit of seclusion, evoking a sense of tranquility that follows a life marked by conflict and hardship. His style, expressed through colors, brushstrokes, and atmosphere, is refined, peaceful, simple yet profound, and highly cherished by collectors. He has been invited to exhibit his work over 40 times both domestically and internationally. In 1999, his sketches documenting the aftermath of the 921 earthquake were a groundbreaking endeavor. In 2006, he initiated the "Taiwan Series" sketching project, releasing one book and exhibition annually. These include "Journey to Alishan," "Taiwanese Small Towns," "Taiwanese Outlying Islands," "Landscape of Puli," "Traditional Taiwanese Crafts," "Water's Edge - A Watercolor Journal of Sun Moon Lake," and "Lotus Breeze, Orchid Charm." His 2015 book, "The Joy of Sketching," and his prolific creativity, keen observation of the world, and plein-air artistic actions rooted in fieldwork are unparalleled. His watercolors are simple, bright, and fluid. The presentation of form, structure, negative space, and underlying meaning is truly admirable. Collecting his paintings or art books is akin to preserving the most beautiful imagery of Taiwan.