Poetic Contemplation - Chu Teh-chun’s "Transcending Landscape Painting"
The overview of Chu Teh-Chun's artwork is akin to appreciating a lyrical epic. The methods of textural painting often give the viewers a feeling of spiritual energy. Ancient Chinese aesthetic theory pursues the utmost ambit: The precious of withered is the innermost rich, though withered in appearance, it is beautiful actually. This has been reflected in the appraise by Wu Guanzhong, "In traditional Chinese ink painting, the moving of brush, the characteristic of rice paper and silk, and the texture have been regarded as the intriguing features of oriental painting, which is suitable for close look. Chu Teh-chun did his utmost in developing Chinese painting rhyme and fascinating modern painting with bold and resolute strokes in his paintings." "Chu Teh-chun's works is really like Western painting when viewed from afar, as Chinese painting when stared at nearby. His creative approach is suitable to be used as I stated the view. Chu Teh- chun's painting has another prominent feature, which is transparent. The slimy oil paints have formed transparent dress, and the translucent effect is the features of Chinese rice paper, which is unrivaled by the West. Chu Teh-chun's abstract painting is free from the restriction of the objects, whether in close-range or beyond vision. He has pursued a far-reaching sense of combining space and rhythm of specific ink together. His painting has given full play to the painting in respect of depth and image."


“Composition No. 133” displays thick color blocks and strokes in the artist’s early abstract style. With a calm composition, the artist’s contoured, strong, powerful black lines are seemingly emboldened with lively gestures. This work is indeed a highly representative piece from this period.“Composition no.133” was completed during the artist’s prime. Appreciating the delicate changes of the background carefully, one can see the flying black lines and the powerful brown, ocherous, and yellow colored blocks scattered around, which is unique in this period. From the depth of the picture the light seems to emit and penetrate through the surface, constructing a perfect composition with a seemingly triangular shape that forms both a stable visual center and a dynamic rising point. The profound scholarly accomplishment of Chu enriched his artistic performance. In the art collection market, the early works of an artist which already showcase a mature and developed style of the artist’s mastery are always the most highly sought-after targets. These kinds of works, however, are usually rare and difficult to obtain. Therefore, having such a precious work released on the market is indeed an excellent opportunity for collectors.