Barringtonia and Tiles portrait Following in the footsteps of

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

lending a touch of ethereal vibrancy against the backdrop of golden petals

Amidst the ever-changing seasons and the transience of life

Framed by a radiant arch

It suggests that the sublime intersects with the mortal world

Barringtonia and Tiles portrait Following in the footsteps ofThe 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