Art Madrid'24 – Chun Wu Liang
Chun Wu Liang
Taiwan, 1942
Chun Wu Liang’s paintings possess a distinctive style, marked by a refined, luminous quality filled with mystery and depth. His art has received high praise from Camilo José Cela, the Nobel Prize-winning Spanish writer, who described Liang’s work as “feathers soaked in light and shadow.” Cela remarked that his art soars with peaceful lines across the canvas, intricate yet mystical, while allowing viewers to grasp its essence. This delicate balance lies at the core of Liang’s artistic philosophy, where he employs subtle and precise techniques to create tension between reality, abstraction, and the figurative. Unlike traditional nude portraits, the women in Liang’s paintings are not passive objects of observation or subjects of the gaze; rather, they are active storytellers. Liang does not use professional models, preserving a sense of innocence and natural spirit in his work—an artistic goal he has pursued throughout his life. In his painting, women are not merely images but symbols of emotion and thought, reflecting qualities of purity, nobility, and romance.