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Taichung art exhibition celebrates 28-year teacher-student bond

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Wanhe Palace in Taichung is hosting an art exhibition featuring works by artist Shi Zhenzong and his students.
  • The exhibition showcases 99 pieces, highlighting a 28-year artistic friendship between the teacher and students.
  • The works, including landscapes and flowers, are praised for their detail and lifelike quality.

The Wanhe Palace in Taichung, Taiwan, is currently hosting a joint exhibition by the Xianju Painting Society, celebrating a 28-year artistic bond between instructor Shi Zhenzong and his students. The exhibition, held at the palace's Mallow Cultural Hall, features a collection of 99 artworks that demonstrate the students' dedication and the teacher's profound influence.

The happiest enjoyment in life is to paint with a leisurely and contented mood.

— Shi ZhenzongDescribing his philosophy on painting and the name of his art society.

Shi Zhenzong, known as a "traveling lifestyle artist," founded the Xianju Painting Society in 1998. The society's name, "Xianju," reflects a leisurely and artistic state of mind. This marks the third joint exhibition for the group at Wanhe Palace, following previous showcases in 2011 and 2019. A new piece titled "March Rural Thoughts" is a particular highlight, alongside over a dozen other selected works.

Officials, including Chen Baoyun, Deputy Director of the Taichung Civil Affairs Bureau, and Lin Qiouwan, Nantun District Chief, attended the opening ceremony. Chen Baoyun expressed admiration for the artworks, noting their lifelike quality, comparable to photographs. Wanhe Palace Chairman Xiao Qingjie praised Shi Zhenzong's detailed artistic style, referencing his participation in a 2024 exhibition celebrating the palace's 340th anniversary.

The works are as detailed as photography.

— Chen BaoyunDeputy Director of the Taichung Civil Affairs Bureau, praising the lifelike quality of the artworks.

The exhibition features a diverse range of subjects, with some students focusing on rural landscapes that evoke nostalgic travel memories, while others prefer painting flowers that bring a sense of joy and tranquility to viewers. Student Lin Jingyu shared her experience, describing Shi Zhenzong as a master who generously imparts his techniques, allowing students to meticulously capture their inner thoughts through their art. The exhibition runs until July 26, inviting the public to appreciate the artistic expressions and the enduring teacher-student camaraderie.

Teacher Shi's works have the demeanor of a master, and he generously teaches creative techniques without reservation. We learn step by step and paint our inner thoughts with great care.

— Lin JingyuA student sharing her experience learning from Shi Zhenzong.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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