ART PORTFOLIO LAI I-LING
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THE JOURNRY
It is not just a portfolio, rather, it is more like a reminiscence full of stories I desire to share with you. Evert time when I am drawing, it is the most relaxing momment I appreciate to obtain and own. I pursue the expression of my innermost feelings and spiritual realm. I think painting and writing are two different methods when employed to express these sensations.
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CONTENTS /
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08-09
MEMORY OF TAO HUA YUAN
10-11
TIME TUNNEL
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RHAPSODY OF FLOWERS
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DANCING FLOWERS
16-17
BOUNIFUL FEAST
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TRAVEL MAP
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PEACE.PLEASE
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LOVE SONG
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ENJOYMENT IN UNTROUBLED EASE
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MIND
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ORIGINAL INTENTION
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MYSELF
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WAVE
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FOREST
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WIND IN PINES AMONG MYRIAD VALLEYS
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SMILE
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ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND STORIES
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preparatory process
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MEMORY OF TAO HUA YUAN 2017-2018 ink acrylic paste canvas 116.5 x 91 cm
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The years represented by these paintings each refer to a special and delicate time in my life. 1997 I was born 2015 I was accepted into NTUA as a college freshman 2017 I said goodbye to a dear friend shortly after meeting her 2018 These paintings were created These have been wonderful and significant momments in my life that have made normal and mundane days into interesting and special ones. I have used a variety of colorful acrylic resin to illustrate these momments-they have their similarities but each of them is a little different than the other.( After interacting, they still belong to themselves, each time is the most special one.)
TIME TUNNEL
2018 acrylic resin canvas 41 x 31.5 cm (each one)
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1997
2017
2015
2018
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preparatory process
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draft
PHAPSODY OF FLOWERS 2018 acrylic resin canvas 41 x 31.5 cm( each one )
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To depict and illustrate the flower's flow and rhythm, I utilize a different way to display. I try to observe the change and veined pattern when adding ink into water. Thereafter, I print these water marks out to be my artwork's background. Interestingly, when these marks integrate with the flower's lines I have drawn, they become delicate, sophisticated and graceful.
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DANCING FLOWERS 2018
preparatory process
ink watercolor rice paper 25.4 x 25.4 cm( each one )
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preparatory process
BOUNIFUL FEAST
2017 ink watercolor rice paper 120 x 120 cm 17
The art form of seal carving has a histiory of more than four thousand years in Eastern culture. Traditionally, they incorporate the functions of utility, decoration and expression. For me, I would like to make a breakthrough in some parts of traditional limitations. Thus, I use laser engraving to create my wood stamps but keep traditional calligraphy on it to arrange and express the whole space. Every stamp represents a country or a city I have visited before. They gather together with a new poem of my creation below and become an unique travel map.
TRAVEL MAP
2018 wood acrylic ink 120 x 60 cm
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preparatory process arrange poem
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detailed information
Seoul, Korea 3 x 3 cm
Hong Kong
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Singapore 3 x 3 cm
3 x 3 cm
Chongqing 3 x 3 cm
Boracay
Busan
2 x 2 cm
2 x 2 cm
PEACE.PLEASE
2015 printmaking acrylic 91 x 63 cm
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preparatory process
This is a song about a girl's love letter, and the content conveys the sense of missing someone she really loves. Meanwhile, I deeply fall in love with this graceful song. I try to feel the similar atmosphere that the singer wants to transmit by listening the song at the same time. And then, I evoke my own memories and express them when I write down these lyrics sorrowfully and yet sincerely.
LOVE SONG 2018 calligraphy 180 x 180cm 22
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ENJOYMENT IN UNTROUBLED EASE 2018 calligraphy 60 x 120 cm
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I want to create a new calligraphy work for my father to acknowledge everything he has done for me. I try to find out an ancient poem to write down and the content illustrates a man who has strong will to struggle for his work and life. That is all I want to praise my conscientious, hardworking and wise father in my mind. I think it can be more meaningful and suitable as a present.
MIND
2016 mineral pigment 35 x 21 cm
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Mineral pigment is a popular art medium since the early stage in Chinese art history. In Taiwan, we refer to paintings that use colors mixed with gelatin, clay or metal. It can display more colorful, experimental and modern media. That is why I try to utilize this material to find some unpredictable flow in my painting.
preparatory process
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ORIGINAL INTENTION
2015 acrylic crayon ink canvas paste 116 x 91 cm 27
MYSELF 28
2015 wood acrylic mixed media 110 x 90 cm
WAVE
2016 ink rice paper 62 x 33 cm ( each one ) 29
FOREST
2016 ink rice paper 60 x 45 cm
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WIND IN PINES AMONG A MYRIAD VALLEYS 2016 ink rice paper 60 x 120 cm
Im i tati n g a n d co pyi n g an ancient masterpiece is one of the important and essential part for learning Chinese painting. I can sharpen my skills by understanding some painting background, shapes, flows, wrinkles and vein lines.
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SMILE
2018 photograph
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Nowadays, increasing number of people feel stressed and upset because of receiving too much criticism and verbal attack. By this photograph artwork, I try to praise everyone and find the advantages or gorgeous aspects in their minds. Thereafter, they grow to display their confidence and smiles. At that momment, I collect all kinds of truly and unforgettable smiles. I wish we all can be nice to others. Because everyone is so beautiful, amazing and charming. They worth to be happier in the world.
ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND STORIES
Was invited to be the host of opening ceremonies of exhibition / 2018.10
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Be the host of the opening ceremonies of my department joint exhibition / 2018.3
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Children’s art teacher/ painting teacher In RUN FENG ZHENG art studio and JIN PAI art cram school
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Hold my art exhibition
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