COVID-19 in 2020 has plunged global cultural and art industries to their worst recession. To be a beacon, the online exhibition, Taiwan Under COVID-19: United Through Art, introduces the works of 36 passionate Taiwanese artists across three generations. They aim at demonstrating their unreserved support and warm friendship for India through art in a digital world of beauty and hope.
Sponsor and Advisor: Ministry of Culture, Taiwan Co-organizers: Chinese Writers Artists Association, Prestige Vision Co., Ltd. and Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India
KUO, YU-CHEN
Biography
- Judge of Taiwan High Court
PhD, Institute of Crime Prevention and Corrections, Central Police Universit
Artist Statment
- A holly tree against the mottled old wall, with red fruits in full bloom, brings out the tenacity and hope of life.
A judge has to inevitably face the struggle of making life-and-death decisions, and I do everything possible to find a way out for the defendant. But in some cases, as described by Song Dynasty statesman Ouyang Xiu: “This is a case of a capital crime. If I had done my utmost to find a way to save the criminal’s life but failed, both of us would leave no regrets.” With all circumstances considered, the defendant’s crime was so grave that it can only be justified by depriving him of his life. I can only sigh profusely, and pen the judgment that returns him to the embrace of God.
WORKS
- 2019 Spring
50x50cm Composite media
- 2019 Summer
50x50cm Composite media
- 2019 Autumn
50x50cm Composite media
- 2019 Winter
50x50cm Composite media
- 2020 Longing for life
91x65cm oil on canvas
