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Today we take you to an art exhibit in Taipei that displays an intercultural dialogue between Western and Eastern painting techniques. Featuring works by artists from Taiwan and abroad, traditional Bhutanese Buddhist painting styles known as Thangka, along with traditional Chinese ink painting techniques are combined with Western approaches. Our very own Stephany Yang takes us in for a look!

These works were created by Fr. Guillermo Ke, a Catholic priest of Opus Dei who has served in Hualien and Taipei. Besides being a priest, he is also an artist. Drawing inspiration from the landscapes of Hualien—most notably Taroko Gorge—his art captures the profound beauty of light breaking through forests and mountains.

Christine Lin
Gallery founder
He has another identity as a priest. He came to Taiwan and also traveled around the world to serve. This series of works was created when he was serving in Hualien. While working in rural areas, he happened to pass by mountains and saw light cutting through the forest. He began studying how to use light to cut, exploring different compositions. Behind him are all the scenes of Hualien. This particular piece depicts Taroko Gorge.

Taiwanese artist Daniel Shi created several works combining Eastern and Western art styles.

Christine Lin
Gallery artistic director
He has a strong foundation in traditional ink painting and meticulous brushwork. When he was in Taiwan as a student, he studied ink painting. However, when he went to the US to pursue further studies, he was exposed to Western art and began to reflect on how Eastern and Western styles could be combined. He uses blocks of color to express the rhythm of Western art’s more intense emotions, while also incorporating the expressive techniques of Eastern ink splashing. His works unfold like a symphony.

Another artist’s works on display is Dorji Wangchuk from Bhutan. His works blend traditional Buddhist Thangka techniques with modern abstract expression.

Christine Lin
Gallery artistic director
He comes from Bhutan, often called the happiest country in the world. Among the Bhutanese artists I have seen, his work is particularly distinctive. While his creations are rooted in Western painting traditions, he integrates elements of Bhutan’s traditional culture into them. This box represents a “wish-fulfilling treasure box.” In Bhutan, when offering blessings, small symbolic items are placed inside such a box. Through this treasure box, he hopes to bring blessings of happiness to everyone.

This exhibition brings together ten artists from Taiwan and abroad, showcasing a dialogue across cultures. The exhibit will be held at the Vaikuntha Art Gallery until Feb. 15.

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