Signature
Signed HUANG Chun-pi in Chinese With one seal of the artist
PROVENANCE
Private collection, Taipei
+ OVERVIEW
Huang Chun-pi had a philosophy to incorporate realistic depiction into Chinese ink art with his individualistic style. His works feature clouds and waterfalls in a utopian scene. This painting showcased his iconic irregular strokes, the fluidity of water and humidity of the air. The work was completed in 1969, when his exhibition in South Africa was completed and when he embarked on his journey to visit Zhang Da-qian. During the private tour at the Iguazu Falls, he observed the scene from the private jet and later depicted it in his painting. Since then, waterfalls has become Huang’s favourite subject matter in his later works. With a two-sided structure, Huang depicted the scene with light ink and dry brush finished with dots to highlight the elusive qualities of water. Humidity of the scene is featured with accents on the majestic beauty of the waterfall. Touches of ink and colours depicted the lushness of vegetation with light and shadow. The depth of the work was enhanced by the path on the right. Hikers were depicted with fine brush, forming a majestic and animated scene.