“Through Chinese people's subtle attitude towards life, I was able to transform lusciousness into plainness. In addition, I realized the attraction of Taiwan’s ordinary landscape through its endless horizon.” - SHIY De-jinn
The concept of Landscape of Keelung came after Shiy De-jinn returned from his trip to Europe. He once held a lecture on returning to Taiwan at Hai Tian Arts Gallery, where he played a slide shot of his time in Paris. This piece is collected by Mrs. Chen Jing-zeng from Hai Tian Art Gallery and was obtained directly from the artist himself. During this period, Shiy De-jinn began to capture the local culture and nostalgia of Taiwan. He used a relaxed style to seamlessly grasp the main colors the big piece. The bold outline of the foreground character utilizes a simple and powerful construction, embodying the classic brushwork of Shiy De-jinn. He deeply cultivates the humanities and nature, conveying poetry, pride, and his emotions for the local land, vividly manifesting the most enduring Taiwan scenery.