Artworks

The creation of portraits was one of Jhycheng’s first sources of inspiration, which he developed throughout his career. Initially inspired by Chinese mythology and the figure of the gourd, symbolizing birth, it was after the death of his father that portraits truly became important to him. Following this overwhelming emotion that consumed him, he sought to represent them in order to better understand and accept them. This is when a series of paintings emerged, which he called “The Cry,” in which he painted portraits of those around him, describing the cry as a way of existing and saying: “I am here!” The cry represents for him freedom, a true way of expressing oneself. His portrait work is also inspired by movement, the desire to represent faces while considering the passage of time and the changing emotions, with sweeping portraits that capture a moment. He is also inspired by the figure of the woman, capturing intimacy and passion; representing their beauty in all its forms, he paints both softness and wisdom, as well as restraint or anger.

Jhycheng’s interest in the world around him has always marked his works. From the beginning of his painting apprenticeship, he set up a studio in his car and traveled to discover the landscapes of Taiwan in search of inspiration. The sense of freedom he experienced deeply impacted his outlook on life and pushed him to explore the world. His interest in landscapes continued to grow throughout his travels, nourished by the diversity of the environments that surrounded him and that never ceased to fascinate him. He traces his history through the landscapes he captures, blending his memories and feelings.

After creating numerous portraits, Jhycheng Wu began to seek new horizons. Tired of the subjectivity of portraits and the difficulty people had in identifying with them, he decided to turn towards the creation of flowers in order to allow a broader audience to connect with his works. It all began in the United States, where he met Cio Guo Qiang, a Chinese painter. He was immediately fascinated by his work, which blended flowers and the traditions of his homeland. Jhycheng Wu then decided to incorporate flowers into his own work, as they represented nature, growth, and were a true source of energy for him. He particularly drew inspiration from the colors of the flowers, a vast source of inspiration, richness, fascination, and diversity. He doesn’t just draw flowers, but emotions; his work is always tied to what he feels.

Jhycheng’s interest in animals began during his childhood in Taiwan. The farming work of his parents quickly led him to take care of animals and form bonds with them. He cared for buffaloes, pigs, and chickens, and admired their liveliness and dynamism. Through his Chinese ink works in particular, Jhycheng captures the animals he spent hours observing as a child, and which continue to fascinate him today. The memories of his childhood in the countryside have never left him and remain an endless source of inspiration.