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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。

　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)

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!

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.

藍，對 Jo 來說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。 而她創作出來的藍色系列也同樣反應出了 Jo 對於藍色特質的認知。不論何時何地，在觀賞時總能過濾掉觀者雜亂的心情，進而帶來輕鬆平靜的感受。   這個圈圈點點系列，配上柔和輕鬆的音樂，希望大家這週末都有簡單圓滿的好心情！ 別忘了，好好照顧了身體健康的同時，也要好好照顧自己的心理健康。 讓我們互相加油打氣，一起熬過這艱難的時刻。   PS. 這次的畫皆為高畫質掃描，建議可以選擇高畫質並使用全螢幕播放。

藍，對 Jo 來說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。 而她創作出來的藍色系列也同樣反應出了 Jo 對於藍色特質的認知。不論何時何地，在觀賞時總能過濾掉觀者雜亂的心情，進而帶來輕鬆平靜的感受。 這三個禮拜以來的疫情爆發，相信對在台灣的大家來說都造成了相當大的衝擊。面對生活型態的改變、看不見的病毒威脅，許多人心中都充滿了害怕、憤怒以及無助。 小編這次整理出 Jo 這系列的藍色抽象，希望能夠陪伴防疫期間在家裡的各位，讓不安的情緒平靜下來，利用周末在家的時間好好聆聽自己的內心。 別忘了，好好照顧了身體健康的同時，也要好好照顧自己的心理健康！ 讓我們互相加油打氣，一起熬過這艱難的時刻。 PS. 這次的畫皆為高畫質掃描，建議可以選擇高畫質並使用全螢幕播放。

藍，對 Jo 來說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。 而她創作出來的藍色系列也同樣反應出了 Jo 對於藍色特質的認知。不論何時何地，在觀賞時總能過濾掉觀者雜亂的心情，進而帶來輕鬆平靜的感受。 這次整理出來的 Blue Series 可以說是 Jo 的創作中最為經典也最具能量的系列之一。在現場看這系列畫作時，總會有股平靜的力量源源不絕的從心裡湧出，是小編非常喜歡的系列。