This weekend, I visited to Taiwan Railway Museum to admire number of paintings. Some of the artworks were created by Cheng-Po Cheng who is the most famous artist in Taiwan. I recognized that there were several paintings with different scenes to show the characteristic weather of Taiwan.
The painting that left the deepest impression on me was The Road Near the East Coast of Taiwan. In Japanese dominated period, there was a president of Taiwan. He received a retirement payment before leaving Taiwan. First, he donated a large portion of retired payment to Taiwan Empire University for doing research about Taiwanese residents. Next, he took the retained money to hire Cheng-Po Cheng to paint a unique and meaningful scene from Taiwan. Finally, Cheng-Po Cheng have him The Road nears to Est Coast of Taiwan. The painting not only conserved the scene of that period but also showed the humanity of Taiwan. For this reason, it became an important artistic treasure in Japan.
This exhibition featured eight of Cheng-Po Cheng’s paintings, collectively narrating the stories of that period. In addition, visitors could immerse themselves in the past and connect with the artist’s thoughts. The exhibition wanted to introduce not only weather of Taiwan but also Cheng-Po Cheng. I feel fortunate that I did not miss this remarkable exhibition.
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This weekend, I visited the Taiwan Railway Museum to admire a collection of paintings. Some of the artworks were created by Cheng-Po Cheng, one of the most renowned artists in Taiwan. I noticed that several paintings depicted different scenes showcasing Taiwan’s distinctive weather conditions.
The painting that left the deepest impression on me was The Road Near the East Coast of Taiwan. During the Japanese colonial period, the governor of Taiwan received a retirement payment before leaving the island. First, he donated a large portion of his pension to Taiwan Imperial University to support research on Taiwanese residents. Then, he used the remaining funds to commission Cheng-Po Cheng to paint a unique and meaningful scene from Taiwan. Eventually, Cheng-Po Cheng presented him with The Road Near the East Coast of Taiwan. This painting not only preserved the landscape of that era but also reflected the humanistic spirit of Taiwan. For this reason, it became an important artistic treasure in Japan.
This exhibition featured eight of Cheng-Po Cheng’s paintings, collectively narrating the stories of that period. Additionally, visitors could immerse themselves in the past and connect with the artist’s thoughts. The exhibition aimed to introduce not only Taiwan’s climate but also the artistic legacy of Cheng-Po Cheng. I feel fortunate that I did not miss this remarkable exhibition.
