Chiou Jong Jiun

2003

Well

POST WINGS

Flocks of swallows fly over the mountains and fields, appearing light and agile, yet carrying the emotions of leaving home, migration, and return. No matter how high or far the swallows can soar, their forms remain small; they may leave their familiar land, but they always carry the marks left by their homeland.

The artist employs rugged and direct brush strokes to intertwine birds, mountains, and folk characters, presenting a rawness that springs from the earth rather than ornate crafting. This "earthiness" is not a symbol of the countryside, but rather the resilience of Taiwanese people in facing life: one can travel far and the world may be vast, yet one must not forget where they come from.

Just as the swallows leave their nests and return, the land is not just a place to live, but also the root of memories, character, and the essence of life.

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