Radio Taiwan International 
Date: 01 May, 2019
By: Paula Chao

Taiwanese artist Hong Ping-shun

Taiwanese artist Hong Ping-shun, known for his vivid and colorful paintings, has dedicated a lifetime to Taiwan’s temple art. Though now in his 70’s, Hong is continuing to preserve old artistic tradition.

Over the past 50 years, artist Hong Ping-shun has painted more than 200 temples across Taiwan, including the temples of his hometown in Yunlin County.

Hong paints almost everything, from front doors to ceilings and beams. Some of his work includes the likenesses of historical figures, while some consists of stylized patterns. Of course, there are also plenty of deities, such as door gods, the god of fortune, and the god of longevity.

Hong’s works combine western and Chinese styles, and are best known for their structural layout, meticulous attention to detail, emphasis on color, and vivid portrayal of figures.    [FULL  STORY]