| Summary: | 碩士 === 國立臺南大學 === 台灣文化研究所碩士班 === 100 === By means of field research, interview, and analysis of images, this paper will develop a systematical argument about a clay sculpture artist, Huo sung, Chiou, by his
background, the process of studying independently, and concept and essence of his creations. Besides, Chiou’s sophisticated clay sculpture skill and his core of samurai
spirit are pointed out here to be an effective method to understand the culture inside Chiou’s artistic works, and realize his motivation that he performs by his artistic
creations and the vitality that he gives to his works in addition.
First, the rough sketch of Taiwanese sculptures history which time is from Japanese colonial period to postwar and today to comprehend Chiou’s background will be mentioned in the research. Additionally, a glance into Chiou’s life and experiences will be helpful to understand how his sculpture skill proceeds steadily. Chiou courageously exhibited at official exhibitions when he is unknown to the public. His artistic works won prizes in many exhibitions so he gradually became popular and owned his own studio for creating space. Furthermore, Chiou enthusiastically embarked on social and religious affair so Chiou was offered many excellent chances to publicly display his art works.
Chiou was born in Japanese colonial period. By means of training of Kendo, Chiou aimed at revising his moral conduct to cultivate its mature mental attitude. His lift
attitude and creation concept were affected by samurai spirits a lot, such as industrious manner, austere style life, self-restrain, acquired manners, and incorruptible attitude towards job and so forth. These self-cultivations for decades have him becoming an unrestricted creative artist. Memorial statue is Chiou’s representative work of realistic style. He finds a balance between Realism and Idealism by means of professional clay sculpture skills, acute observation of people, and documentary textual research. Consequently, Chiou enables to embody the abstract idea in his works to present its essence.
Heroic totem that Chiou made symbolizes samurai spirit. He empowers such moralities as loyalty, justice, benevolence, and brave, to heroes. Heroic totem is not a decoration only, but an art work which is provided with dignity and thousands of ideas that Chiou would like to express. His statues of gods are not only splendid decorated, but also solemn imposing. Every statue of god is full of vigor with pithy style. Moreover, every statue is the only one work which is not reproduction by machinery. His works are close connection with his own religious belief, which is identification of religion and a heritage of spirit. Public artistic works of Chiou are contributed by non-governmental organizations. Therefore, the status of Chiou’s creations is able to have a place to be one of important landmarks in Tainan.
In the conclusion, the paper will deeply discuss how famous Tainan clay sculpture artist Huo sung, Chiou insists his strong life force and willpower of creation concept without being drowned in mainstream. His human integrity and expression of artistic idea reveal the essence of culture and the value of society; reflect culture identity and elevated life attitude as well. The rarity, Chiou who is almost forgotten by people, completely put the spirit of Taiwanese into practice in his whole life.
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