Tungjung SHEN
宜蘭
Born in 1969 in Taiwan,
Yilan Bachelor of Fine Arts from Tunghai University Master's degree in Philosophy from National Central University Doctorate in Fine Arts from China Academy of Art .
Awards:
Lecturer at Yilan University and Fo Guang University Chairman of the Yilan County Art Association (2nd term)Instructor at Academia Academic Creative Oil Painting Workshop Member of Yilan County Public Art Review Committee Member of Yilan County Art Education Review Committee (1st term) Member of Yilan County Collection Review Committee (~2020) With serene tranquility in bamboo groves, pure elegance in lotus flowers, majestic grandeur in Yushan, and the fulfilling richness in red persimmons, Professor Shen Dongrong employs a rigorous yet innovative approach, blending the artistic strengths of the East and the West. His warm and harmonious colors carry a refined Zen spirit, creating ethereal landscapes that captivate viewers and invite them to immerse themselves.
Growing up in the beautiful landscapes of Yilan, surrounded by lush rice paddies, vibrant flowers and fruits, endless coastlines, and mesmerizing clouds, Professor Shen has a wealth of subjects for his paintings, each reflecting the changing seasons and climates. Graduating from the Fine Arts department at Tunghai University and earning a master's degree in philosophy from National Central University, Professor Shen obtained his Ph.D. in Fine Arts from the China Academy of Art in 2008. His background in aesthetics and philosophy allows him to transcend mere depiction of objects in his artwork, delving deeper into the exploration of beauty and the essence of the subjects. Using oil paints, he captures the purity and spirit of traditional Chinese painting, skillfully employing transparent layers and stacking pigments to create various spatial atmospheres. Professor Shen's mastery of classical oil painting techniques and contemporary artistic control over materials result in a transformation from pure realism to slightly abstract, imagery-based techniques. He pioneers a new peak in landscape painting, simplifying complexity, transforming scenes into environments, and turning images into meanings. His avant-garde ink-splashed landscapes showcase both classical and modern aesthetics, allowing viewers to experience the joy of life and be moved by the beauty of nature.