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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.

On the eve of Lunar New Year, we extend our heartfelt wishes: May you have a joyful and prosperous New Year, filled with health and peace! Let us embrace the Year of the Dragon with the power of art, adding more color and beauty to our lives. Wishing you a transformative Dragon Year and a golden spring ahead!

As the Lunar New Year approaches, are you all ready to return home for the festivities? We sincerely thank everyone for their support and attention to the Foundation over the past year! The Foundation wishes you a new year filled with the dragon soaring across the seas and abundant fortune ahead! P.S. The artworks are scanned in high resolution; we recommend selecting high quality and viewing them in full screen.

Color With the arrival of the new year, we present several vibrant blue pieces reminiscent of New Year's fireworks for your enjoyment! As the excitement of the New Year fades, let us take time to center ourselves. After setting our goals for the year, we must advance steadily and with purpose. Wishing everyone a joyful New Year 2024!

The self-portrait series is a highly valuable collection of Jo's work. From 1993 to 1999, Jo continuously documented her appearance and inner changes over six years. This series, showcasing a variety of styles and media, reveals the different facets of Jo as seen by her family, friends, classmates, and mentors. Around 1998, Jo was diagnosed with severe bipolar disorder. These works poignantly reflect the artist's internal struggles, pain, and contradictions during her episodes.

Lines: Infinity Our lives are like artworks created by thousands of choices, with each decision guiding us in a different direction. Each choice branches out into various lines, intricately interwoven. At the end, the nature of the work we present is entirely up to us, brimming with infinite possibilities. For Jo, blue is an exceptionally significant color—it represents stability, philosophy, and mystery, devoid of gaudiness yet profoundly enigmatic. Her Blue Abstract Series reflects her understanding of the qualities of blue. Wherever and whenever, viewers can always use the artwork to filter out chaotic emotions, bringing a sense of calm and tranquility.

Lines: Boundary In life, we subtly draw many boundaries. Those who understand and respect these boundaries often become our most cherished friends. Although the boundaries between family and loved ones can sometimes be blurred, they still exist with their own limits. Once these boundaries are crossed, distinguishing between ourselves and others becomes difficult, and we lose our sense of self. The color blue holds a special significance for Jo; it is stable, philosophical, understated, yet profoundly mysterious. Her blue series reflects her deep understanding of the color's qualities. Wherever and whenever, viewers can use these artworks to filter out chaotic emotions, bringing a sense of calm and tranquility. Note: The artworks are high-resolution scans. It is recommended to view them in high quality and full-screen mode.

[Framework] We are born into a world full of predetermined frameworks, such as the Confucian and Daoist cultures of the Chinese tradition or the limitations we impose on ourselves. Jo's "Non-Space" guides us on how to navigate within these frameworks with the grace of a fish and the freedom of a bird—letting go and allowing our hearts to be at ease. For Jo, blue is an exceptionally special color. It is stable, philosophically rich, understated, yet profoundly mysterious. Her blue series reflects her understanding of these qualities. No matter when or where, viewers can filter out the chaos of their thoughts through her paintings, experiencing a sense of calm and tranquility. PS. The artworks are high-resolution scans; it is recommended to view them in high quality and full screen. [Artist Biography] Jo Hsieh, a renowned Taiwanese abstract artist, was born in Taiwan in 1967. She studied in London in 1991 and earned a Master's degree from the Royal College of Art in 1998. After settling in the UK, she returned to Taiwan in 2015 and continued her artistic endeavors until her passing in Taipei in September 2017.

Suddenly, Qingming is around the corner. Thoughts are sometimes calm, sometimes turbulent, Much like the unpredictable twists and turns of life. Suddenly, the spring breeze sways, Greenery flourishes, and flowers bloom in abundance. With a heart full of gratitude, we reminisce about the origins, Letting this moment's inspiration become the driving force forward. --------------------------------------------------------- During the Qingming holiday, let's temporarily leave behind the city's hustle and bustle, Return to nature, and experience the warmth and freshness of spring. This month, we have specially compiled works from the ink series. May you enjoy the time spent with loved ones during this special holiday.

In Jo's works, there is a series reminiscent of musical compositions. The lines and brushstrokes in these paintings transform into different rhythms, presenting a vitality and energy akin to music, full of boundless imagination. From these paintings, we can feel the charm of the dancing notes. It allows you to feel as if you are strolling through a beautiful musical piece, and we can almost envision Jo's vibrant and serene demeanor while creating these works.

情人在你眼中，是什麼樣的形象呢？ 白璧无瑕、玉樹臨風、沉鱼落雁亦或者英姿颯爽？   不管在你心中浮現的是什麼形容詞，相信各位的情人都是獨一無二的存在 熱戀時，就算是對方身上再平凡不過的的髮絲，看起來也像絲綢一般耀眼 再過幾天就是西洋情人節了，小編特別整理出了Jo筆韻系列的特輯 今年的情人節，不妨將心中綿綿情意藉由這系列的畫作分享給伴侶一同欣賞 細細柔柔的鉛筆筆觸，就如同情人的髮線在春風裡飄佛一般，絲絲輕柔動人   Ps. 建議選擇4K高畫質並使用全螢幕播放以達到最佳觀賞效果。

這幾年因為電腦與手機的普及，大家提筆的時間越來越少，能用硬筆在紙上揮灑，把當下的心境留下又是更不容易。 在 Jo 的鉛筆系列裡，我們可以從她悠遊揮灑的運筆中看出其讚嘆與灑脫的心境。 雖化繁為簡，回歸到最單一的媒材，但卻醞釀著豐富的情感能量，在農曆春節的前夕，分享給大家慢慢品味～   在這邊小編也祝福各位農曆春節愉快，福兔迎祥、兔躍新程！！