Taiwan - Art

Tainan’s Anping has long been a fishing community where, towards the end of World War II, fishermen lived between hardship and reward. They rose with the sun, ventured into uncertain...

Part of Ser Uang Huang’s Travelers Series. In Got a Date, Ser Uang Huang portrays a neatly dressed gentleman waiting with quiet anticipation. His gentle smile and relaxed stance sugg...

Part of Ser Uang Huang’s Childhood Series. Childhood is a work full of charm and playful creativity. The boy and girl figures are separate from the log-like base, allowing viewers to...

This Celadon Vase by Shinobu Kawase exemplifies the serene elegance of celadon. The vessel features simple, graceful curves and a balanced melon-ribbed form that conveys quiet streng...

Guided by Starlight (1993) is a mixed-media print by Hong Kong–born artist Bik Chuen Ha, known for his sculptural approach to printmaking. In this work, Ha layers deep embossing, car...

Shi Jun spent many years deep in the tropical rainforests of Xishuangbanna, Yunnan. To stay close to nature, he even bought a house in the area and went into the forest at dawn each ...

This late-Qing blue dragon-robe panel preserves the splendor and strict hierarchy of imperial dress. Blue robes were worn by emperors for spring and autumn rituals, grand banquets, o...

This work is a framed Japanese painting on colored washi by the artist Masaru Hirano. “Nandina in Snow” depicts clusters of bright red berries partially covered by soft white snow, c...

Part of Ser Uang Huang’s Childhood Series. Gazing captures the playful innocence of childhood through the image of a boy forming binoculars with his hands, smiling as he peers into t...

At first glance, this piece seems like a classic Chinese ink painting, but a closer look reveals a quiet surprise: the full, ripened pomegranates are stitched entirely by hand. Every...

Harmony is a whimsical and lighthearted work that captures the playful spirit of a group chorus. The three figures, each with a distinct mouth shape, appear to be singing in differen...

Early Summer is one of the six prints in Print Series No.4. Print series No.4 embodies Teh-Chun Chu’s signature style of lyrical abstraction. Through rich layers of color and spont...

This pair of chair drapes, dating from the late Qing to early Republican period (19th–early 20th century), was created in a professional embroidery workshop that catered to the homes...

Designer's Note: Visual Impact: This sculpture is a masterclass in negative space. The large central void creates a "window" that allows light and air to pass through, preventing th...

Artist: Cheng-Hsiung Chen (b. 1942, Taiwan). Title: "Alms Bowl" Medium: Bronze with signature stone-like texture. Dimensions: H 151 × W 43 × D 42 cm (approx. 59.5 × 17 × 16.5 in). Ed...

Raccoons is one of the first forty animal-themed works Shi Jun created in collaboration with Taiwan’s Liang Yi Culture, and it perfectly showcases the artistry of “Hua Embroidery,” h...

Ye Huang’s Hundred Years of Harmony takes the lotus as its central theme, weaving poetic realism with a rich play of colors. Gentle, mist-like shades mingle with deeper, more vivid t...

Vibrant Freedom is one of the six prints in Print Series No.4. Print series No.4 embodies Teh-Chun Chu’s signature style of lyrical abstraction. Through rich layers of color and sp...

Part of Ser Uang Huang’s Travelers Series. Huang has a gift for capturing fleeting yet profound moments from everyday life, and Midst of Waiting is one such example. Waiting is an in...

Homeland of Warmth is one of the six prints in Print Series No.4. Print series No.4 embodies Teh-Chun Chu’s signature style of lyrical abstraction. Through rich layers of color and...

In Dream of Flight, the contrast between a heavy figure and a pair of tiny wings creates a sense of whimsy and imagination. The sculpture speaks to the nature of dreams: often they s...

Designer's Note: Charming Accent: With its compact height (13.4 inches) and irresistible expression, this piece is the ultimate "shelf sitter." It adds a touch of pure joy to a book...

Designer's Note: Intimate Scale: With a height of 11 inches, this sculpture is perfectly sized for more intimate settings. It works beautifully on a bedside table, a writing desk, o...

Fishing for Joy – Sitting captures the leisurely pleasure of fishing, a pastime that is as much about patience and calm as it is about outsmarting the fish. The figure sits quietly with a hat shading the face, embodying a sense of ease, as if feeling the breeze drift by or perhaps drifting into a light nap. It reflects the essence of fishing not only as a test of patience but also as an experience of slowing down, enjoying nature, and savoring the simple passage of time. Huang uses varied carving textures to suggest different materials: the rugged irregular surface of the stone contrasts with the subtle gradation on the clothing, evoking the shimmering reflection of water. Cast in bronze using the lost-wax method, the sculpture faithfully preserves the wood grain and tactile quality of the original wooden carving. The surface patina replicates the natural coloration of the original, while the bamboo fishing rod...

Floating is a mixed-media print created by Bik Chuen Ha in 1991. The composition features a geometric, mountain-like triangular form beneath a few drifting white clouds, evoking a se...

Carved from Duanxi Kengziyan stone, prized for its fine and dense texture that produces smooth ink without harming the brush, this inkstone follows the natural shape of the stone to form the pool. At the water inlet, a high-relief dragon surges through clouds and waves, with the interplay of cloud and water rendered in both intaglio and relief to create an open composition. The dragon symbolizes auspiciousness and protection, echoing the scholar’s tradition of “nurturing the brush and carrying the Way through objects.” Han jing Mo’s style achieves a balance between meticulous precision and freehand expressiveness, skillfully integrating natural stone colors, skins, and fissures into the design so that material and imagery resonate as one. Master craftsman Han jing Mo, from Zhaoqing, Guangdong, has devoted more than twenty years to Duan inkstone...

Shi Jie Weng’s Peacock Blue String Vase unites classical form with modern vitality. The vase has a tall slender neck and a full rounded body, accented with multiple raised string pat...

“Camellia” by Numata Yasuhiro is a serene Nihonga painting capturing the moment when winter gives way to spring. A single red camellia bud glows softly against branches still dusted ...

The Dragon Gate Inkstone Box was crafted in 2012 by master Yumin Wu, using Guizhou Zipaoyu Stone. The inkstone surface is smooth and dense, carved with flowing cloud patterns symbolizing ideas rising like clouds. The lid is decorated with finely carved images of an ao fish and cranes soaring skyward, representing the auspicious theme of “passing the imperial exams with highest honors.” Combining practical use with literati symbolism, the piece reflects both refined craftsmanship and scholarly elegance. Yu Min Wu, a celebrated Duan inkstone...

“Frozen” is a luminous winter landscape by Jihei Higuchi, celebrated in Japan as “Higuchi of Blue” for his masterful use of cool tonal harmonies. In this work, crystalline shades of ...

Designer's Note: Mindful Decor: This sculpture embodies the art of slowing down. Its compact size (11.8 inches high) makes it an ideal companion for a tea table, a desk, or a low si...

An Afternoon Break is a wood sculpture filled with ease and gentle humor. Ser Uang Huang depicts a chairman who, in the midst of his busy life, finds a rare moment of rest during a q...

Designer's Note: Lighthearted Joy: This sculpture brings a sense of lighthearted joy to any interior. The figure's charming, leaning posture and serene smile capture a moment of pur...

Designer's Note: Grounding Presence: Weighing nearly 24 kg (52.5 lbs), this sculpture possesses a significant physical presence. Its solid, grounded form makes it an ideal anchor pi...

Designer's Note: Statement Piece: With its impressive height (41.3 inches) and vertical elegance, "Serenity" commands attention without overwhelming a space. It is perfectly scaled ...

Part of Ser Uang Huang’s Childhood Series. Gazing captures the playful innocence of childhood through the image of a boy forming binoculars with his hands, smiling as he peers into t...

Momentary Delight is one of the six prints in Print Series No.4. Print series No.4 embodies Teh-Chun Chu’s signature style of lyrical abstraction. Through rich layers of color and ...

- Artist: Cheng-Hsiung Chen (b. 1942, Taiwan). A museum-exhibited master sculptor known for his signature "One-Stroke Carving" technique. - Object: A pair of monumental bronze sculpt...

“White Reflection” by Akira Nagasawa presents Mount Fuji with a quiet purity that feels both timeless and serene. The snow-covered peak rises sharply against a clear blue sky, its cr...

“Blessing” is a luminous Nihonga painting by Akira Ooya that captures the quiet magic often found in his dream-filled world. A young girl stands on a rock beneath a sky filled with d...

Ser Uang Huang’s Sisters carries a quiet warmth, portraying two figures standing side by side with simple, tender expressions. Their presence reflects the familiarity of lifelong com...

Part of Ser Uang Huang’s Childhood Series. What? draws on the innocence and playfulness of childhood, capturing a child’s carefree gesture in a form that is slightly cartoonish yet s...

Growing up in the fishing village of Anping, Cheng-Hsiung Chen was deeply influenced by the lives of local fishermen. Their struggles at sea and their humble joy in a good catch beca...

Shi Jie Weng’s Black-Gold Deer-Head Vase has a solid and stately form, with a rounded, full body and lifelike deer heads on either side serving as handles. The antlers curve with str...

Who Wants to Play Baseball? is a lighthearted and playful work that captures the simple joy of childhood. Cheng-Hsiung Chen uses refined carving techniques to highlight textures, fro...

Part of Ser Uang Huang’s Travelers Series. Huang’s wooden sculpture Waiting! captures a moment of confident anticipation. The figure stands with head slightly raised, his expression ...

Shi Jie Weng’s Large Langyao Red Meiping Vase unites imperial elegance with contemporary ceramic mastery. The meiping form is tall and balanced, with rounded shoulders and a slender ...

This Celadon Water Jar was created by Living National Treasure Kiyoshi Hara. The form is rounded and elegant, covered entirely in a soft pale-green celadon glaze that radiates a gent...

City Dweller is a mixed-media print created by Bik Chuen Ha in 1994. Using geometric and abstract forms, Ha portrays a modern figure wearing a hat, composed of triangles, circles, an...

Cultivating the Mind by Bik Chuen Ha features an abstract human figure and symbolic text arranged in harmonious balance. At the center, a dark brown figure with hands joined in praye...

Gaze presents a rounded, solid form that conveys calm strength, with a slightly constricted mouth and elegant, flowing curves. The entire surface is covered in a deep ocean-blue glaz...

The Divine Dragon Inkstone was carved in 2012 by master craftsman Wei Ming Huang, using stone from Songkeng, one of the four famous Duanxi quarries. Discovered and mined since the Northern Song dynasty, Songkeng stone is known for its dense, smooth texture and distinctive features such as golden star-like specks, “fire spots,” and the prized “coin fire” patterns. With a high mica content, it produces ink of exceptional quality, making it highly valued for carved inkstones. This piece reveals natural star-like “stone eyes” across the surface, resembling a night sky. A dragon, executed in high and openwork relief, emerges among clouds, evoking the majestic vision of a divine dragon soaring through the heavens. Symbolizing wisdom, power, and auspicious protection, the work harmonizes nature and artistry. Wei Ming Huang, from Zhaoqing, Guangdong, has devoted over twenty years to Duan inkstone...

The Iron-Glazed Camel Vase by Yasuhisa Nagira is a powerful fusion of form, texture, and symbolism. Cloaked in a deep iron-rust glaze, the vessel exudes a dark, lustrous sheen that s...

Shi Jie Weng’s Purple Jun Jar conveys grandeur and authority. The vessel is tall and solid, with rounded shoulders, a slightly contracted mouth, and a high domed lid, creating a form...

Water Dance, Narrow-Mouthed Round Vase is full and rounded in form, with balanced proportions and a gently constricted mouth that conveys poise and stability. The surface is coated i...

This Celadon Persimmon Vase by Living National Treasure Manji Inoue embodies quiet grace and refined beauty. The rounded form is covered in a soft, translucent celadon glaze that glo...

Yinghua Zhou’s Swan Lake captures the graceful moment of a swan splashing across the water with extraordinary skill in Suzhou Embroidery. Recognized as one of China’s four great embroidery traditions, Suzhou Embroidery is admired for its flat, neat, harmonious, lustrous, smooth, and even qualities. This work reflects all of these traits. The stitches are impeccably even, the colors flow naturally from shade to shade, and the lines shine with a gentle radiance. Seen from afar, the composition has the depth and refinement of a fine oil painting. Up close, every feather reveals itself as countless silk threads patiently layered to create a soft, luminous glow. Although Swan Lake is a Suzhou Embroidery, Zhou has woven into it the precision and delicacy for which she is renowned in Hair Embroidery...

Designer's Note: Uplifting Atmosphere: This sculpture radiates a contagious sense of optimism. Its vertical posture and upward gaze naturally draw the eye, making it an inspiring fo...

Designer's Note: Perfect Scale: Standing at 28 inches (71 cm) tall, this sculpture is an ideal statement piece for a hallway console, a side table in a living area, or a recessed wa...

Designer's Note: Ideal Placement: With its medium height (20 inches) and solid presence, this sculpture works beautifully as a focal point on a sideboard, entryway console, or a low...