CHENG YUEH-MEI

2024

Well

POST WINGS

Zheng Yuemei's "Golden Autumn Rice Field" unfolds a profound and warm gaze toward the land of Taiwan using the vocabulary of "new ink painting." In the unique golden flow of Japanese gold leaf paper, she skillfully employs ink and mixed media to transform visual language into a tribute to the vitality of the earth. The hues of the painting flow like a gentle breeze stirring the rice waves in the field, while the layers of texture resemble the patterns of the land, revealing the essence of harvest amidst the intertwining of time and space.

The work is laid out in warm autumn tones, with ink bleeding into the earth's thickness and undulations, as if one can see the rhythm of sunlight cascading over the fields. The depiction of the rice ears at the top is highly poetic, with delicate brushstrokes harmonizing with the luster of gold leaf, creating a texture that is both ethereal and grounded. This is not merely a static pastoral scene but a dynamic expression of life, as if the entire rice field is still swaying in the breeze, extending the flow of history and memory.

Zheng Yuemei excels at transcending the boundaries between Eastern and Western materials, finding a balance that is both emotional and rational at the intersection of traditional ink painting and contemporary art. The land depicted in her work is not only a visual portrayal but also a spiritual refuge, embodying the vitality of Taiwan's culture and nature, allowing viewers to feel the warmth, history, and emotions of this land within the painting.

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