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【海洋】 波光粼粼、湛藍深邃，海洋的意象似乎總隨著人們的心境一樣難以捉摸千變萬化，你心中的海洋，帶給你什麼樣子的感覺呢？ ——————————————————————————   【關於藍色系列】 『藍，是個非常特別的顏色，它非常的穩定、充滿了哲學、不艷麗，卻又神秘無比。』而 Jo 創作出來的藍色系列也同樣反應出了她對於藍色特質的認知。不論何時何地，觀者總能透過畫作過濾掉雜亂的心情，帶來輕鬆平靜的感受。

【海洋】 波光粼粼、湛藍深邃，海洋的意象似乎總隨著人們的心境一樣難以捉摸千變萬化，你心中的海洋，帶給你什麼樣子的感覺呢？ ——————————————————————————   【關於藍色系列】 『藍，是個非常特別的顏色，它非常的穩定、充滿了哲學、不艷麗，卻又神秘無比。』而 Jo 創作出來的藍色系列也同樣反應出了她對於藍色特質的認知。不論何時何地，觀者總能透過畫作過濾掉雜亂的心情，帶來輕鬆平靜的感受。

Jo’s Printmaking Printmaking has ancient origins, with its roots tracing back to stone rubbings in China over five thousand years ago. From traditional folk woodblock prints to modern silkscreen and copperplate techniques, printmaking remains one of the most accessible and diverse forms of artistic expression, also serving as a crucial medium for documenting cultural practices. Jo’s prints are distinguished by their variety and depth, showcasing a wide range of materials and techniques. Among them, copperplate etchings stand out for their complexity and the rich, multifaceted imagery they produce. This collection features several prints created with different techniques for your appreciation.

Jo’s Printmaking Printmaking has its origins in ancient China with stone rubbings dating back 5,000 years. From traditional folk woodcut prints to modern screen and copperplate printing, it has evolved into a widely practiced and significant artistic medium, offering a rich record of cultural expressions. Jo’s prints are diverse and layered, incorporating a range of materials. Among them, copperplate printing stands out for its complexity and the diverse artistic visions it can convey. Here, we present a selection of her prints created using various techniques for your appreciation.

　After the death of the Taiwanese-born, British-residing artist Jo Hsieh, her family set up the Jo Hsieh Arts Foundation to preserve and advocate for her art and literary works. The foundation’s first exhibition will be held at the Tainan Art Museum this year (2023) — and this will also be the first time her works are exhibited at an art museum.  The exhibition features two of Hsieh’s art series: the Blue Powder Pigment Painting series she is known for, and the lesser-known and under-studied Self-Portrait series. Hsieh also referred to blue as the color of philosophy and even considered blue as the fundamental color in her thought process. Such an understanding of and preference for blue is what compelled her to create monochrome blue paintings after she settled in the UK, and this is the Powder Pigment series of her None-Space collection. Additionally, the exhibition features Jo Hsieh's lesser-known "Self-Portraits." According to her family, the earliest self-portrait was created in 1992. From September 15, 1993, to July 19, 1999, she drew a self-portrait daily on A4 paper (30.4cm x 22.8cm), though there were some gaps. Her family has counted a total of 1,619 existing works. The most striking piece in Hsieh’s collection is Self-Portrait 0012, which features a skull on the back that symbolizes death. The self-enquiry into one’s own existence and essence of life prompted her to paint herself on a daily basis. Although she stopped producing these self-portraits in 1999, she still strive to produce a gigantic piece work called Life. ▐ Guiding Units: Tainan City Government Cultural Affairs Bureau, Education Bureau ▐ Organizer: Jo Hsieh Arts Foundation ▐ Co-Organizers: Cheng Shiu University Cultural Heritage Conservation Center, Yung Fei-Fan Art Museum ▐ Sponsor: Kaohsiung City Sanfa Education Foundation ▐ Exhibition Period: October 14, 2023 - November 13, 2023 ▐ Location: Tainan Art Museum Building 1 (No. 37, Nanmen Road, West Central District, Tainan City)

The self-portraits are an incredibly valuable series for Jo. From 1993 to 1999, over a span of six years, Jo continuously documented her appearance and inner changes at various stages of her life. As seen in this series, Jo's use of diverse materials and styles reflects the varied perspectives through which she is perceived by family, friends, classmates, and mentors.

The self-portrait series is an incredibly valuable collection by Jo. From 1993 to 1999, Jo meticulously documented her evolving appearance and inner world over six years. Just as this series showcases various media and styles, Jo presents distinct facets of herself as seen through the eyes of family, friends, classmates, and mentors.

In May, the weather is warm and gentle, with a light breeze that is neither hot nor cold. It is like a mother's love—tender and enduring. Perhaps we do not notice it while we are in it, but once we leave, we deeply miss it. 🌸🌸

Sunlight Warmth and Gentle Breeze II May’s weather, with its gentle breeze, is neither scorching nor chilly. It’s like a mother’s love—soft and enduring, never ceasing. We may not feel it while we are within it, but once we leave, we realize how much we miss it. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers. May you enjoy this special month dedicated to you. 🌸

Jo combines ink and various materials splashed onto the canvas to create the freely expressive and Zen-like Tai Chi ink series. In a world full of chaos, it is hoped that this series of artworks will offer a moment to slow down our hectic pace and bring calm and clarity to restless minds.

Jo, through the dynamic application of ink and various mixed media on paper, has created the Tai Chi Ink Series, which exudes both freedom and Zen-like serenity. May this series offer a moment of calm amidst our busy lives, helping to soothe and clarify restless minds.

Jo's self-portraits are a treasured collection, documenting her appearance and inner evolution over six years, from 1993 to 1999. Each piece captures the artist at various stages of her life. As reflected in the diverse techniques used in this series, Jo presents different facets of herself through the eyes of family, friends, peers, and mentors.