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    KUO JENCHANG (b.1949)

    Icons and Images of Taiwan-Eight Generals I

    1993

    Acrylic on Canvas
    56x47cm (8)

    Signed Kuo Jen-Chang in Chinese and J.C. Kuo in English, dated 1993

    Estimate TWD 900,000-1,500,000
    USD 29,400-49,000
    HKD 0-0

    Hammer Price TWD 1,180,000
    USD 0
    HKD 0

Provenance：Acquired directly from the artist

Illustrated："Icons and Images of Taiwan J.C.Kuo", Gallerie Elegance, Taipei, Taiwan, 1994, page 22-25

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Exposition：

In the art history of Taiwanese Contemporary Art, Kuo Jen-Chang whom was under the inspiration of Pop Art, bravely incorporates elements from traditional folk cultures into his medium. Art, life and culture are linked intimately in his artworks. Under Lee Zhong Sheng's instruction, he was taught to consider how Eastern culture can be related to Western art. This concept became a strong influenced in his artistic style. Art critique, Wang Chia Chi illustrates Kuo Jen-Changs art works as "Opposing elements are reinforced together, no elements are willing to be outshined.  Similar to the Taiwanese culture, where everyone held true to their opinion, and are eager to express their individual ideas." The following quote verified Kuo Jen-Chang's creative attitude towards, and his belief of "Mirror the fabrication, unrealistic and chaotic modern era”.

 An expert in transforming legends and mythologies itto brightly saturated pictures, Kuo Jen-Chang finds his inspiration from characters of the Chinese Han and Tang dynasty, as well as symbols and patterns from Chinese folk culture. Combining the material with solid Western terminology, he successfully interpreted the quality and depth of the multicultural Taiwanese modern society. Icons and Images of Taiwan-Eight Gernerals I is one of the earlier pieces that Kuo Jen-Chang created to illustrate the chaos of Taiwanese politics, society and ethics. Audience can encounter the harshness and strong voice of mocking and anti-aesthetics from the series. At the same time the force of impact and unsettlement contradictorily bring intense affliction to humanity. Kuo Jen-Chang’s works often revisit current issues that have been neglected or overly discussed through his modified language of art. It encourages viewers to set foot at instant moment as they reflect upon current society with higher and more responsible awareness. 

 

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