"The marvel of painting does not lie in the hand," speaks not only to the techniques of painting, but points to the true value of art, which is in how a person observes life and understands the land.
The fruits and vegetables in the work are not delicate still lifes, but are presented with rough knife marks, simple words, and bold color blocks, resembling the early rural life in Taiwan. It does not emphasize superficial beauty, yet possesses its own flavors and character. Elders transform the hardships of life into warmth and wisdom with a proverb or a joke.
The true "earth" is not coarse, but inseparable from the land; the true "wonder" is not only in craft, but in life. The memories left behind from the soil, the dining table, and a mother’s words ultimately become the humble, humorous, and resilient spirit of a generation of Taiwanese people.