Barringtonia and Tiles portrait Against this tranquil backdrop

Against this tranquil backdrop

inviting the audience to reflect on how we co-exist with the elements of nature

Amidst the ever-changing seasons and the transience of life

With a poetic sensibility

Following in the footsteps of Old Masters who used time-honoured techniques of alla prima ('wet-on-wet')

Barringtonia and Tiles portrait Against this tranquil backdropThe practice of adorning walls with tiles featuring auspicious symbols to attract good fortune was a prevalent trend in Taiwanese architecture for a period of time. In "Barringtonia and Tiles," artist Liu Wei Tsen brings attention to this design tradition, focusing on the Barringtonia, a flower genus native to Taiwan and a symbol of happiness. Through this artful portrayal, Liu simultaneously captures the play of evening shadows on the wall, using