Liu Kuo-Sung

Liu Kuo-Sung (born 1932) is a pioneering Taiwanese artist widely regarded as the father of modern Chinese ink painting, known for revolutionizing traditional Chinese ink techniques by incorporating experimental methods such as removing the fibers from paper to create unique textural effects. His work bridges Eastern and Western aesthetics, blending abstract expressionism with classical Chinese landscape traditions to create evocative cosmic and celestial compositions. He has been exhibited internationally and is credited with inspiring generations of ink artists across Taiwan, Hong Kong, and mainland China.