Dancing Between Light and Shadows

Taiwanese artist Liu Wei Tsen creates nature-themed oil paintings that magically capture the ever-changing interplay of light and shadows. Liu’s meticulous rendering of shadows is particularly striking, evoking a profound connection to the outdoor world, inviting us to pause, reflect, and appreciate the wonders that surround us.

The artist’s brush elevates the mundane to the realm of art, imbuing forgotten ordinary moments with newfound grace and joy. Impressing audiences with the profound beauty of his art, Liu has held successful art exhibitions in countries such as Taiwan and Japan, and his works have been collected by various prestigious art institutions in Asia.

In this exclusive interview, Magnifissance is delighted to exhibit Liu’s selected nature paintings and share the philosophical meaning behind them.

The boundless possibilities of light and shadow

“Shadows are figures that seem to exist, but actually don’t. To me, observing and sketching the movement of shadows is a deeper exploration of light, an endless pursuit of hope and the imaginary world, and a haven for my soul that I’ve long been searching for,” Liu says.

The constant interplay between light and shadow in the natural world always stirs one’s imagination. In Liu’s painting Floating—Purple Flowers, we see shadows amid the rustling of leaves in the warm breeze on a sunny afternoon, casting intricate filigree-like patterns on the wall, as if engaging in a playful dance.