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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.

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.