Exhibition of Chen Shizong in Taipei, Taiwan, China: ‘The Pure Sound of Dharma’

Artist Chen Shizong has been deeply engaged in Buddhist art creation for decades and is an outstandi[...]

Artist Chen Shizong has been deeply engaged in Buddhist art creation for decades and is an outstanding representative of contemporary Buddha statue painting. In autumn and winter this year, he holds a solo exhibition ‘The Pure Sound of Dharma’ at the Hong-gah Museum. It presents his oil and watercolor works expressing Buddhist teachings in recent years, attempting to convey Buddhist wisdom to viewers and achieve the integration of artistic creation and spiritual practice, starting a journey of purifying the soul.

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Chen Shizong grew up in a traditional Buddhist family since childhood and was deeply influenced by Buddhism and temple culture. In the 1980s, he entered an art school to specialize in painting, laying a solid foundation in Western painting and resolving to integrate his faith and understanding of the Dharma into his creations. Since the 1990s, his works have been known for their delicate brushstrokes and soft colors, gradually forming a unique and iconic artistic style. Chen Shizong often meditates and studies Buddhist scriptures during the creative process. Each of his works is the embodiment of his understanding of the Dharma and through this, he has a spiritual dialogue with viewers, bringing inner enlightenment and stability.

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Chen Shizong’s oil paintings often express the profound connotations of Buddhist philosophy. With intense yet light and unrestrained colors, he vividly shows the charm and bearing of Buddha statues, telling the compassion and wisdom of Bodhisattvas. While his watercolor works mostly interpret ecology and nature. By using the blank-leaving technique, he extends boundless aesthetics and clear thinking. This exhibition sincerely invites the audience to feel every moment when the pure sound of Dharma moistens the soul like flowing water. Through continuous exploration and dialogue, find one’s own peace and warm glow in the noisy world.

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* **Artist** Chen Shizong is an outstanding representative in the field of contemporary Buddha statue art. His works combine the delicacy of traditional Chinese meticulous painting with the rich color expressions of Tibetan Buddhism, showing the solemnity and compassion of the Dharma. His works not only pursue perfection in technique but also contain profound Buddhist philosophies, resonating with viewers on a spiritual level and making his works highly praised treasures in contemporary Buddha statue art. The full text is open from November 16 to January 12. Open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30 – 17:30. The performance time and duration are subject to the site.

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