921大地震二十五周年記
《行走的山—李賢文九九峰創作展》

展期：2024.09.21-11.03
地點：鳳甲美術館（台北市北投區大業路166號11樓）
　　　周二至周日10:30 – 17:30｜周一休館｜免費入場
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【開幕式】
時間：2024年9月21日（六） 14:30-16:30
地點：鳳甲美術館
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【展覽座談】
主題：行走的山—從當代水墨關懷災變後的台灣地景
時間：2024年10月5日（六） 15:00-16:30
講者：寬謙法師、李賢文、張大川、賴志婷
地點：鳳甲美術館
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本次九二一大地震25周年記「行走的山－李賢文九九峰創作展」圍繞著災難與復原、創傷與修復這種帶有輪迴反覆的調性，來進行作品敘事的推展，當中最主要的作品是2001年完成的巨幅卷軸《三探九九峰》。九二一大地震發生之後的千禧年，李賢文多次造訪九九峰，紀錄了當時柔腸寸斷的地景，以及災後勇敢面對荒蕪、努力重建家園的居民，巨大的尺幅呼應地震當時帶來的強烈震撼與驚嚇，高漲的情感與龐雜的情緒花了許多時間才被收斂在卷軸裡，本次也是時隔二十餘年本件作品首次完整展出；對應《三探九九峰》的是近兩年完成的大幅作品《靜止的流水》與《行走的山》，取材自近期李賢文再次造訪時所見的風景，《靜止的流水》畫面中流淌著俗稱大肚溪的烏溪，河面寬闊達數百公尺，從中央山脈經過百餘公里的旅程流入臺灣海峽，遠眺流水如鏡面反射著山景，明明不曾停歇，卻又靜靜地反射著地貌，而《行走的山》當然就是九九峰了，看似矗立不動的山峰其實時刻都在變化，山上的一石一鳥、一草一木每日造就著差異，二十五年來不僅地貌恢復翠綠，遠看也能眺望早前尚不存在的國道六號，這兩件新作以平靜樸實的筆觸勾勒環境面對劇變的自然代謝，也不帶批判地呈現了人類試圖重建且持續推動都市發展，事實上與地球相較人類的壽命非常短暫，這樣的對照彷彿說明了時間流逝的恆常。另外於兩座屏風中展出的十六張小幅作品也是以九九峰為對象，用不同角度將不同季節的九九峰各種樣貌，做更詳細的闡述。
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已故的旅法重要藝術家熊秉明（1922-2002）為《三探九九峰》這件作品留下了珍貴的墨寶跋文，內容寫道：「長卷山水為中國繪畫所常見，李賢文先生此圖與前人不同者有四：以地震為題，古者未有，一也。開卷用飛沙散點法寫洪濛混沌古之未見，二也。寫峰巒湖海用自家之法，追客觀之實貌，不因襲古人舊規，三也。展卷縱觀，氣勢開闊而逼察一木一鳥一草一石皆細膩可愛，亦巧亦拙，亦拙亦巧，悲憫眾生之心自見，四也。此作脫落功力而洋溢藝術之真趣，可珍可貴，題以共勉。」說明了李賢文承襲水墨自古以來的人文關懷，但不受限於形式與規則，相較於對技術的追求，表達對世間的關注更為重要，也更能讓觀者共鳴。其他還有來自陳雲程、鄭善禧和奚淞等名家的跋文，文人之間惺惺相惜的態度，這些交流的過程，證明了水墨創作的精神，並沒有因為主題的當代性而減少。
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回應到展覽探討的災難與重建、創傷與修復的輪迴，本次展場規劃也呼應此一思考，在進入美術館、抵達主展場之前，將李賢文早期的作品《看見臺北系列》、《雪霸登高圖》、《太魯閣三連作》、《山水有餘》冊頁一併展出，除了讓觀眾能了解二十餘年來李賢文奠定的自然關懷的創作方向，也能觀察到筆墨運用技巧和熟悉度的變化，作為進入主展場之前的序曲，能了解他的繪畫對傳統水墨的呼應往前推進；另一方面，欣賞完主展場磅礴的作品之後，帶著觀展後的餘韻，做為準備離開美術館回到日常生活的銜接，這系列作品也扮演了重要角色，畫面中令人熟悉的地景，鼓勵觀眾對環境產生好奇。當代水墨所開啟的新表現方式在李賢文的作品中有很好的詮釋，創作內容的表達反映了現代觀點，並能契合普世價值，在資訊爆炸與氣候變遷劇烈的當下，環境帶來的威脅變得更加可見，而創作則提供一片淨土，帶領觀眾一起反思生命的意義。
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指導單位｜文化部、臺北市政府文化局
主辦單位｜財團法人邱再興文教基金會
執行單位｜鳳甲美術館
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The Walking Mountain:
Lee Shien-Wen Solo Exhibition in Remembrance of the 921 Earthquake
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Dates: 2024.09.21-11.03
Venue: Hong-Gah Museum (11F., No.166, Daye Road, Beitou District, Taipei City)
　　　 10:30 - 17:30 TUE. to SUN. | Closed on Monday | Free Admission
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➤ Opening Reception
Date: September 21st (SAT) 2024
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Venue: Hong-Gah Museum
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➤ Exhibition Forum
Topic: The Walking Mountain—Contemporary Ink Perspectives on Post-Disaster Taiwanese Landscapes
Date: October 5th (SAT) 2024
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speakers: Master Kuan Chien, Lee Shien-Wen, Chang Ta-Chuan, Lai Chih-Ting
Venue: Hong-Gah Museum
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Hong-Gah Museum is proud to present "The Walking Mountain: Lee Shien-Wen Solo Exhibition in Remembrance of the 921 Earthquake＆#039;＆#039;. After Lee Shien-Wen ceased publication of "Lion Art Monthly", he devoted himself to studying ink painting, maintaining a long-term focus on Taiwan＆#039;s natural environment and diverse cultures. He records his travels and observations through ink paintings, creating works during his extensive journeys. Over the past decade, his creations and publications have received widespread acclaim, and he remains steadfast in his commitment to art. This exhibition focuses on the post-disaster recovery of nature, while also showcasing significant works from Lee Shien-Wen＆#039;s ink painting career.
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The 921 Earthquake was one of the most devastating natural disasters in Taiwan’s history, causing the Ninety-Nine Peaks in Nantou to face destruction overnight, resulting in countless broken families and severe losses. One of the main exhibits is Lee’s large scroll painting “Three Visits to Ninety-Nine Peaks,” completed in 2001. After the earthquake, Lee visited the Ninety-Nine Peaks multiple times, documenting the post-disaster landscape and the process of reconstruction. This piece, with its grand scale, reflects the profound shock of the earthquake and will be exhibited in its complete form for the first time in over twenty years. The prominent late artist Hsiung Ping-Ming (1922-2002) praised this work for its innovative techniques and delicate emotions, noting that the theme of the earthquake is unprecedented in traditional ink painting.
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In addition to “Three Visits to Ninety-Nine Peaks,” the exhibition will feature Lee’s recent large-scale works “Still Waters” and “The Walking Mountain.” These works are inspired by Lee＆#039;s observations of the landscape during his recent visits to the Ninety-Nine Peaks. “Still Waters” depicts the broad surface of the Wu River, reflecting the scenery of the Ninety-Nine Peaks like a mirror. “The Walking Mountain” reveals the changes in the Ninety-Nine Peaks over time, capturing the daily transformations of the flora and fauna on the mountain. The exhibition will also include sixteen small folding screen works depicting the Ninety-Nine Peaks across different seasons and perspectives. These new works use calm and simple brushstrokes to outline the natural changes over the past twenty-five years, demonstrating the artist＆#039;s insights into nature and the passage of time.
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Additionally, the exhibition reviews major natural disasters in Taiwan following the 921 Earthquake, such as the 2001 Taozhi Typhoon and the 2009 Morakot Typhoon. Another set of works, “Flowing Changes,” centers on these disasters, depicting dramatic landscapes such as landslides and drifting wood. These pieces were created from Lee＆#039;s firsthand experiences in disaster-stricken areas, providing solace through artistic expression.
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The exhibition design reflects the themes of disaster and restoration, trauma and recovery. Before entering the main exhibition hall, visitors will first see Lee’s early works including the “Seeing Taipei Series,” “Climbing Shei-Pa,” “Taroko Triptych,” and “Remnants of the Landscape”. These works showcase his long-term concern for the natural environment and the evolution of his brushwork. Lee Shien-Wen’s contemporary ink paintings have introduced new expressive methods, reflecting modern perspectives and universal values. In the face of climate change, the threats posed by the environment have become more visible, while art provides a sanctuary, leading viewers to contemplate the meaning of life and the relationship between humanity and nature.
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Advisors: Ministry of Culture, Taipei City Government Department of Cultural Affairs
Organizer: Chew’s Culture Foundation
Executive Organizer: Hong-Gah Museum

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