Li Chi-mao’s centennial exhibition at the National Museum of History
Li Chi-mao’s centennial exhibition at the National Museum of History
2025-05-20
Li Chi-Mao was a renowned Taiwanese ink painter, known for blending traditional ink techniques with Western sketching styles, often inspired by animals, Taiwanese folk customs, street scenes, and rural life. To pay tribute to the late artist, the National Museum of History is holding an exhibition showcasing his masterpieces. FTV reporter Stephany Yang spoke to Li’s daughter to find out more about his works and the legacy her father hoped to leave.
This is Li Chi-Mao’s final masterpiece, "Heavenly Steed." The painting symbolizes freedom and vitality.
Li An-rong
Li Chi-Mao’s daughter
He grew up in a family with horses, so he had a special affection for them. After a lifetime of painting horses, he finally created this one less than a year before his death. This is a group of horses racing. The ink and color work together well, it feels as if the ink hadn’t dried yet. It shows a change in rhythm.
Li’s works were greatly inspired by his travels internationally and in Taiwan. These works were inspired by the eagles he saw in the Middle East.
Li An-rong
Li Chi-Mao’s daughter
There are several works on display, including three featuring eagles. Over the past decade, he had been documenting the ecology of eagles in the Middle East and the Northwest, creating pieces that reflect different periods of his artistic journey. He didn’t create drafts, as his exceptional memory allowed him to envision compositions in detail. When he painted, he had to physically connect with the paper, understanding its layout and spatial balance. As soon as he put pen to paper, the entire composition would come to life. For instance, his eagle paintings are executed in a freehand brush work style.
This ink painting illustrates Taipei’s metro system, showcasing the combination of busyness and the beautiful stillness and scenery of Taiwan.
Li An-rong
Li Chi-Mao’s daughter
The black area at the top is used to emphasize visual contrast. Amid the movement and murmuring of people in the crowded train car, one can quietly gaze into the distance at Guanyin Mountain. The composition combines dynamic and still elements, creating a contrast between motion and stillness. The low vantage point of the work encourages the viewer to look upward and into the distance.
Li Chi-Mao was a renowned Taiwanese ink painter, known for blending traditional ink techniques with Western sketching styles. Throughout his career, he exhibited his works internationally, promoting art and culture, and taught at various universities. His contributions earned him numerous awards. Li’s daughter says her father’s perseverance and dedication for his craft greatly inspired her. Despite being in a wheelchair during the latter years of his life, he never stopped creating and traveling.
Li An-rong
Li Chi-Mao’s daughter
When he created this artwork, he was nearly 90 years old and had to use a wheelchair. He had to overcome numerous physical and mental challenges during the creative process. We are deeply grateful for the experiences and insights he shared with us, allowing us to witness his transformations throughout different periods of his life. Whether young and full of energy or old age, he never ceased to evolve and reinvent himself. I believe this mindset is something we can all learn from. It has been a great source of inspiration for me.
Li Chi-Mao’s exhibit will be on display at the National Museum of History in Taipei until June 8. It celebrates the 100th anniversary of Li Chi-Mao’s birth, showcasing 69 works from 25 different institutions. Some of the works are on display for the first time, to pay tribute to the renowned artist and keep his legacy alive.
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水墨大師李奇茂百年展 史博館現正展出
2025-05-20
李奇茂是台灣著名水墨畫家，以融合傳統水墨技法與西方素描風格而聞名，其作品靈感經常來自動物、台灣民俗、街景和鄉村生活。為了紀念這位已故藝術家，國立歷史博物館舉辦展覽，展出他的作品。
這是李奇茂的遺作《天馬》，象徵著自由和活力。
[[李奇茂女兒 李安榮]]
"因為他從小來自於一個養馬的家庭，所以對馬有特殊的情感。經過這一輩子繪畫馬的經驗，最終到最後，這個是他在過世前不到一年的時間裡頭，他創作出來。這是一群在奔跑的馬，這個墨色跟顏色的相容，可以感覺到墨色還沒有乾透，可以表現韻律的很大的變化。"
李奇茂到國內外各地旅行，也反應在他的作品，像是有幾件靈感來自於他在中東看到的老鷹。
[[李奇茂女兒 李安榮]]
"這裡有好幾件，總共有三件作品是老鷹，也是在過去十年來，他到不管是中東也好，或是西北，他去記錄老鷹的生態，這是他不同時期的創作作品。他不用打稿的，他記憶力超強，他畫作的時候，一定是紙張的感覺，他對紙張的布局、空間，他有他的掌握度，所以他下筆，就有所有作品的鋪陳，像是老鷹是用大筆寫意的方式做。"
這幅水墨畫刻畫台北捷運，展現了台灣的繁忙與寧靜美麗的結合。
[[李奇茂女兒 李安榮]]
“最上方黑色的呈現是要凸顯視覺上的反差，在人群喁喁擾擾的車廂的運動的過程中，可以靜靜地看到遠方的觀音山，很動的跟很靜的畫面一起呈現，讓低矮的視角向上，向遠方看。"
李奇茂是台灣著名水墨畫家，以融合傳統水墨技法與西方素描風格聞名，作品曾在多國展出，他也推廣藝術和文化，並在多所大學任教，獲得多項大獎。李奇茂的女兒說，父親的毅力和對事業的奉獻精神激勵了她。儘管李奇茂晚年只能坐在輪椅上，但他從未停止創作和旅行。
[[李奇茂女兒 李安榮]]
“他畫作這件作品的時候，快90歲，坐著輪椅，創作過程是要克服很多精神跟身體條件。我們很謝謝他給我們很多生活的體驗跟經驗，讓我們看到每一個時期的變化，他無論他年紀輕、他有活力，到年紀大，甚至到他年紀很老的時候，都不忘自己不斷的蛻變，我覺得這種心態是我們值得學習，這是他給我很大的鼓舞。"
適逢李奇茂百歲冥誕，國立歷史博物館舉辦他的作品展，將展至6月8日，有來自25個不同機構的69 件作品。部分作品為首次展出，要向藝術家致敬。
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