ZHONG CHENG

Xu Guo-Feng studied under the instructions of Ju Ming since he was fourteen years old. He later established himself as a professional artist, and was a devoted sculptor for twenty-seven years. Ju Ming praised him as one of the most “artistic” student he ever had; the two remained very close friends. He was an active member of the Taichung Sculptor Association, committee member of the Taichung City Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition, previous director of Sun-Tsai Art Center and more. Xu Guo-Feng’s distinctive style combined with artistic talent and hard work earned him first prize and special nomination in many competitions before the age of thirty. Thirty years ago he held a solo exhibition in Taichung, titled “The to Be Forgotten Industries” within the works are depiction of workers that belongs to agricultural background. In one of the works, a “Pig Herder” is sitting in a wheelchair. His artworks were praised by the art world, and characters such as Dharma, Zhong Kui, Luohan, Su Dongpo and more often appear in his artwork; perhaps out of his respect for nature, and down to earth persona.