藝術作品 Artwork 2005 - 2010

War Dance戰舞

In the Chinese language, the characters for War and Dance, although different, are pronounced alike. In the heat of action, the movements of fighter and a dancer may well be ndistinguishable. The vibrant spirit which imbues them both brings them to life in this painting.

當勇士騰空起舞，（武）與（舞）瞬間融合，

戲劇張力擴展到極致，ㄧ個眼神即可撼動天地，

內在精神是創作ㄧ直執著的元素，不畫沒有生命力的東西。

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 100cm x 80cm

Year: 2010

Pearl of the heart 琉璃之心

The glass handicraft of the Paiwan tribe often represents love. I have used elements of this art and combined them with the image of a woman as she appears in the aboriginal musical "Milingan" - both worried and expectant before her impending marriage.

由代表愛情的排灣族琉璃～（孔雀之珠）發想，與米靈岸劇中的愛情故事相互呼應，表現出女人待嫁的不安與期待。

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 80cm x 60cm

Year: 2010

The Seeds 撒種

The colourful embroidery art of the Paiwan tribe served as the inspiration of this piece. Green represents the dense forest, brown the earth, red the sun, yellow the harvest, and blue is the ocean which surrounds the tribe's homeland of Taiwan. The hands of the artists seem to dance as the threads glide through their fingers. The pearls symbolize the beginning of new life - Mother Earth weaving an eternal pattern.

創作靈感取自排灣族繡珠上的五種美麗顏色，綠色森林、橘黃大地、火紅太陽、黃色豐收、藍色海洋。再以舞者曼妙的手部舞姿作為藍圖，用小米隱喻新生命，勾勒出大地之母創造富饒的景象。

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 80cm x 60cm

Year: 2010

Can't Speak 說不出！

From 1940s to 1990s Mandarin was promoted as the main language of Taiwan, with restrictions on the use or all other languages enforced in the media, schools and public life. I remember as a child at school, if we were caught speaking our mother tongue rather than Mandarin, we were punished either bya fine or by having to wear a sticker saying that we were unpatriotic and did not love our country enough! With the cultural destruction over several decades, and with none of our young generation now speaking aoriginal languages as their first language, it may be that this aspect of our culture is gone forever.

還記得小時候的某段時期，我們在學校裡曾經被禁止說自己的母語，不然就要罰錢，或是被貼上不愛中華的標籤。最後我們的美麗，就像說不出來的苦楚ㄧ樣，變成了ㄧ場文化浩劫，到現在都救不回來。

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 80cm x 60cm

Year: 2010

Drift wood 飄流木

In the past, again and again we have been chased away from our homeland by irresistible forces - like driftwood, never able to find a place that is stable, always wandering. Now we have decided not to move on any more, because this has always been our land.

我們在過去，ㄧ而再、再而三的被不可抗拒的時代洪流逐出屬於自己的家園，就像飄流木ㄧ樣游移不定的無法掌握安定，但現在我們決定不走了，因為這原本就是我們的土地。

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 80cm x 60cm

Year: 2010

Sun Rise 日出

People say our tribe is like the setting sun - going to disappear slowly behind the landscape very soon. From now on I want to use my hand to show the colour and vibrancy of our culture on my canvasses, so that this may build up our ancestoral awareness again - like the sun rising up with its full original strength and colours - hopefully!

人們說，我們的民族就像黃昏ㄧ般，即將消失在地平線上，而現在的我，最想做的就是～用還會畫畫的這隻手，把祖先的那份光彩給畫回來，

再度撐起那昔日的光環，就像日出ㄧ般，也許！

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 100cm x 80cm

Year: 2010

The Lapis Lazuli Offering 琉璃祭

Of course the best is due to God because we owe our everything to him. The softness and beauty of the purple and lue lapis lazuli shows our thanks. Tonight when the moon is full the priestess makes our offering.

最好的！ㄧ定祭給天神，因為我們的ㄧ切都源自於祂，柔紫且藍的這顆美麗琉璃珠，燒出了我們的感恩，今晚月圓時就請祭司獻上。

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 100cm x 80cm

Year: 2010

Focus 認真

Everyone has a seed in their heart. If you focus and work hard to plant it well, it will have a chance to become a big tree.

每個人心中都有ㄧ粒希望的種子，只要認真種下去，它就有機會長成ㄧ棵大樹。

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 80cm x 60cm

Year: 2010

Away From The Herd 離群

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 80cm x 60cm

Year: 2010

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Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 100cm x 40cm

Year: 2010

Token of Love 定情

In ancient China, when couples fell in love, as part of their courtship, they secretly exchanged gifts to express their promise that their heart belonged to the other. A red handkerchief was the most popular token used to express this love.

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 80cm x 60cm

Year: 2009

The Love of Angels 1 天使之愛 1

Medium: Acrylic on Box Canvas

Size: 50cm x 40cm

Year: 2009

The Love of Angels 2 天使之愛 2

Medium: Acrylic on Box Canvas

Size: 50cm x 40cm

Year: 2009

Shooting the Sun 射日

A famous myth from the Taya tribe in Taiwan tells the story of the shooting down of a sun by their warriors. It is said that a long time ago there were two suns, which shone constantly, one all day and one all night. As they continued to shine on the earth, the plants became dry and people suffered as they could no longer stand the heat. The village decided that they must send three of their strongest warriors to shoot down one of the suns so that life on earth could become more bearable. The wisest of the village instructed that the warriors take three babies with them on their journey, and told them that they must plant orange trees when they had covered almost half the distance they had to travel. The warriors set off, and traveled for many years, planting the orange trees as they had been instructed. However the journey was too far and the warriors gradually grew old and died. The babies by this time had grown into strong young men who took the place of the old warriors, and they managed to finally reach their destination and completed the mission to bring down the second sun with their spears. On the long journey back they could find no water to drink and became weak with thirst, but suddenly they came to a group of orange trees heavy with juicy fruit. With their thirst quenched they were able to continue their journey, and eventually arrived back to their home village to be greeted as heros, for at last the earth enjoyed the right amount of sun, so that plants, animals and people could live comfortably at last.

The image uses a very modern and cold light to highlight the muscled bodies and sharp look in the eyes of these mythical warriors to show the energy and determination to bring down the suns that were destroying their world. A powerful and beautiful artwork.

泰雅族有個英勇的射日傳說～太古之初，天上有兩個太陽，日以繼夜的輪流照著大地，使農作物不易生長外，人民更是熱得苦不堪言，於是族人決定派遣三位最強壯的勇士，背帶三位嬰孩去射下另ㄧ個太陽，並在沿途栽種橘子以備認路,由於路途遙遠，三位勇士在半途中就老死了，但嬰孩卻長大，並接棒繼續前進，最後終於抵達終點，將另ㄧ個太陽給射下，完成了使命！回程時，還靠著之前老勇士們栽種結果的橘子充飢解渴，而順利的回到部落，使大地得到永久的平靜。

畫中這兼具力與美的勇士射日圖，以大膽前衛的冷光色系去創作，結實的肌線與銳利的眼神，充份的顯示出那份決心要完成使命的精神。

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 80cm x 60cm

Year: 2009

Rainbow Pearl 彩虹之珠

Lapis Lazuli beads are the traditional treasure and most well known handicraft of the Pai- wan tribe in Taiwan. This is not only because of the rich striking colours, but also due to the traditional values attached to the art as important family heirlooms. All beads are hand made, and each has its own name and represents a specific mythology. A tear shaped design on the bead can represent the Tears of the Sun, while a multi-coloured cylindrical bead represents the rainbow.

In this painting, the beauty of the Lapis Lazuli highlighted unusually against the back of this modern Paiwan woman brings tradition and modernity together, showing that mythological art can cross into the modern world of fashion and can give meaning for all generations.

琉璃珠藝術,是排灣族最具特色的傳統瑰寶!由於其色澤古拙華美,又兼具豐富的文化意涵,常被族人視之為傳家之寶。純手工打造的珠子每顆都有ㄧ個名字,且代表著ㄧ個神化故事,多彩的叫彩虹珠,有圓圈圖形的叫太陽的眼淚。圖中的女子,以獨特的背部角度去呈現琉璃珠的美, 宜古宜今!將排灣族藝術帶入了現代時尚的領域,更見證了琉璃珠的永恆魅力!

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 80cm x 60cm

Year: 2009

Born of the Sun 太陽之子

Traditionally, the early Ami tribe worshiped the sun as their main god. It was believed that the sun controlled the whole world, and that man was born out of the sun. As a result, in Ami art there is strong use of red colours to represent the sun, and a frequent use of tattoos resembling the sun. Traditionally in all of Taiwan’s aboriginal tribes, the feather was regarded as a representation of the soul. This painting uses the traditional strong red colours to reflect this worship of the sun, and shows the power of the muscled naked torso throwing open his arms as life is given to his body and soul.

阿美族人～向來以太陽之子自稱！早期阿美族的傳說中是以祭祀太陽為主，並認為太陽孕育了大地，就像母親ㄧ樣！所以家族結構以母系社會為主。這幅稱為太陽之子的畫，以大面積的太陽紅去配色，赤裸的侗體向著光圈伸展的空間架構，充份的表現了那份～從太陽而出的磅礡氣勢！

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 80cm x 60cm

Year: 2009

In My Soul 我的靈魂

Facial tattoos and weaving skills are distinctive aspects of the Taya people. In early ages, only the women who could weave and who were chaste were allowed to have a facial tattoo, and this signified that they were ready to marry. Traditionally it is believed that when Taya people die, the tattoo is necessary to allow them to pass over to the afterlife and meet with their ancestors. Traditionally in all of Taiwan’s aboriginal tribes, the feather was regarded as a representation of the soul. Another distinctive aspect of the art of the Taya women involved large piercings of the ears to display traditional earrings, although this practice was purely decorative and did not relate to their religious beliefs. To see these piercings and tattoos on a beautiful modern woman, allows us to see how the traditional ways of the village can be transformed in order to seem to be part of the world of high fashion. The presence of the feather reminds us of the soul still being anchored in the traditional ways.

紋面～是泰雅族對擁有高超織布技巧的女人的ㄧ種榮耀印記！穿耳洞～同時也是該族的另ㄧ種人文藝術！除了美觀外，據古老的說法，耳洞更是生命結束後的部落標記，族人就根據耳洞來辨識。這幅創作以極具現代感的方式，將紋面與穿耳洞的傳統藝術去表現，再配上頭上那根象徵靈魂羽毛的手法，將所謂的部落時尚，表現得淋漓盡致！時代再變～泰雅精神仍將恆久延續。

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 80cm x 60cm

Year: 2009

Tango Passion - The Red Shoes 熱情探戈～紅色高跟鞋

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 80cm x 60cm

Year: 2009

Tango Passion - In Your Arms 熱情探戈～在你臂彎

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 80cm x 60cm

Year: 2009

Tango Passion - Lead Me 熱情探戈～引領我

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 80cm x 60cm

Year: 2009

The Fish of Women 女人魚

Orchid Island (Lanyu) is a beautiful small island off the coast of Taiwan. The Tao tribe who live on this island have always relied on fish for a livelihood. The annual return of flying fish to the island each Spring is believed to be a gift from the Gods, so these fish are greatly respected in this culture. It is believed that there are special ways that each species of fish should be eaten, with particular differences between men and women. The tougher stronger flavoured flesh is regarded as the Fish of Men, while the softer, more tender and sweeter is called the Fish of Women – and it is believed that this should never be mixed up!

While using a simple naïve style with bright vibrant colours, this painting highlights the tenderness and femininity of the women along with their own species of fish, resulting in a very aboriginal women style of art.

蘭嶼～是個離島的美麗境地，住在島上的達悟族人以捕魚為生，而且相信每年春天定期游來的飛魚，是上帝特別賜給他們的厚禮，因此對魚有相當高的敬意與吃法，而且男女有別！味道重、肉質硬的給男人吃，叫男人魚！質地甜嫩的給女人吃，叫女人魚！ㄧ點都不馬虎！這幅畫以利落而明艷的彩度去表現，將鮮嫩的魚色與女人的柔美融合起來，很具色彩的渲染力！

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 80cm x 60cm

Year: 2009

Juicy Lucys 多汁露西

Taiwan is well known as the Kingdom of Fruit! Because of the warm climate and the hard work of the farmers, the excellent fruit quality through word-of-mouth has long been renowned both at home and abroad. In this painting, three girls with the prescribed official Taiwanese haircut style from the period after the second world war, are tasting the queen of fruit, the watermelon, grown under the powerful sun and from the rich soil of Taiwan. The seductive colours of the fruit and the enjoyment shown on their faces make it look like the summer will stay much longer!

台灣～素有水果王國的著稱！由於氣候溫暖再加上農夫們的努力，水果的品質及口碑早已是馳名中外！圖中三位留著髮禁時期的妹妹們，正在陽光下，品嚐這份來自台灣土地生長出來水果皇后～西瓜誘人的果色、享受的表情，夏天可以久ㄧ點！

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 80cm x 60cm

Year: 2009

要成為真正的阿美族勇士很不簡單！除了體能要強之外,還要能歌善舞.打獵捕魚…….

因為這是母系社會的阿美族女性擇偶的必備條件,缺一不可！因此男子們在少年時就會被送到集會所接受嚴格的戰技訓練及漁獵技能,以符合族人的需求並提高自己的幸福指數。這張雙手交臂並以大姆指示意的畫中男子彷彿在宣告＂我已經準備好了＂的姿態，很有意思！

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 80cm x 60cm

Year: 2008

Daughter of the Sun 太陽的女兒

The way women are regarded and treated in Ami culture is quite special, and can be comparable to women's rights in modern European feminism. Traditional Ami tribes are female dominant, with family hierarchy and inheritance centered around the women. Men are married into the woman's family in contrast to the opposite in other tribes, and Ami women have the absolute right to choose their future. Don't you think that is cool? The eyes and pose of the subject in this piece represent the status and power of women in Ami society. The gold plates represent the sun.

提到阿美族人的女性觀點，真的可以媲美歐洲先進國家對女權運動的重視！傳統的阿美族是母系社會，家族產業之繼承及事物皆以女性為中心，甚至婚嫁都由女方主導入贅，別於其它的族群，阿美族的女性可是有絕對的權力去選擇自己的幸福，酷吧！這張畫作用眼神及手姿來表現阿美族女性的地位及權力，頭上的金片寓指太陽，是個極具意涵的畫作！

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 80cm x 60cm

Year: 2008

Preening 梳妝

The most attractive and important part of the Ami women's fashion is the head dress. It is the most important tool - or weapon - for women during the harvest festival. In order to defeat the competition and win the heart of the strongest warrior from the village, this head dress is key. Preparation and the wearing of the head dress cannot be taken lightly - when the women are dancing energetically they must balance this head gear, while all the time looking relaxed and without showing any feeling of unease or tension! The subject in this piece, smiling gently, uses her fingers delicately to carefully prepare her head dress, showing her hope for happiness.

頭飾～是阿美族女人服飾中最耀眼也是在整裝時最重要的一環，因為她將是在豐年祭派對中最致命的祕密武器，要想打敗村裡的其他姑娘並引起男子們的青睞就全靠頭上那頂了！因為女子們在舞動曼姿時的一搖一擺,身體能否平衡的住頭冠而不顯得神情緊崩,打理頭冠時的準備功夫可就馬虎不得了。這幅帶著淺笑,以手指小心翼翼整裝的姑娘,充份表現出那份對幸福的期待。

My first painting ever sold!!!

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 30cm x 23cm

Year: 2006

藝術作品 Artwork 2005 - 2010

War Dance戰舞

Pearl of the heart 琉璃之心

The Seeds 撒種

Can't Speak 說不出 ！

Drift wood 飄流木

Sun Rise 日出

The Lapis Lazuli Offering 琉璃祭

Focus 認真

Away From The Herd 離群

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Token of Love 定情

The Love of Angels 1 天使之愛 1

The Love of Angels 2 天使之愛 2

Shooting the Sun 射日

Rainbow Pearl 彩虹之珠

Born of the Sun 太陽之子

In My Soul 我的靈魂

Tango Passion - The Red Shoes 熱情探戈～紅色高跟鞋

Tango Passion - In Your Arms 熱情探戈～在你臂彎

Tango Passion - Lead Me 熱情探戈～引領我

The Fish of Women 女人魚

Juicy Lucys 多汁露西

Juicy 多汁

Green Light 綠光

Life after the Fire 浴火重生

Rolling Red Dust 滾滾紅塵

Magical Black Coral 黑魅珊瑚

More and More ㄧ朵又ㄧ朵

Rising Up 扶搖直上

Attract Butterflies 引蝶

Happy Together 相悅

Waiting to Open 待放

Always Together 如影隨行

One and a Half ㄧ朵半

Flower Offering 花祭

Laugh Out Loud 開懷

Bursting with Colour 繽紛

Highland Lily 高原百合

Son of the Ocean 海洋之子

The Warrior 勇士

Daughter of the Sun 太陽的女兒

Preening 梳妝

Evening Banquet 夜宴

Champagne 香檳

Red Rose 紅情玫瑰

Homage to Tamara 裸女圖 1號作品

Sunny 婷婷玉立

Charlie Brown 查禮布朗爵士

Full Blossom 盛開

Spring 春天

Red Lobster 霞紅

Nine 九個太陽

Cross Over 跨越

Purple Cat 紫貓

Blowing in the Wind 迎風搖曳

Seduction 花姿招展

Shanghai Night 夜上海

Dance With Me 與我共舞

Just One Bite 只咬ㄧ口！

Forbidden Fruit 禁果

No Comparison 誰與爭峰

And The Winner Is..... 得獎的是～

Night Rose 夜玫瑰

Wild Fire 野火

Wanted - Good Home! 放電

Full Bloom 怒放

See Ewe Jimmy 怩帽

Love Me Love Me 愛我愛我

Red (diptych) 紅

Palm Trees (diptych) 棕梠

Freeze Sister! 修女 別動 !

The Power of Music 音樂的力量

Smoking Fine 吸煙區

Wild Beauty 野花才香

Punk Rooster 龐克公雞

Dancing Cockerel 跳舞的公雞

Red Cat 紅貓

High Sky and Wide Earth 天高地闊

Misty Edinburgh 花非花

Can't Speak 說不出！

Freeze Sister! 修女別動 !

Cat Sunbathing 浴光貓