Chu-Yueh Lan

Hailing from a culturally rich traditional Chinese background, Lan Chu-yue carries forward the ancient Chinese literati tradition of deep reverence for nature landscapes and appreciation for life's finer aspects. His journey in the world of art began amid the scenic landscapes of France, where he not only developed and sharpened his artistic skills but also cultivated a passion for wine.  Today, Lan is a gifted and accomplished painter and a respected wine reviewer for publications like GQ Taiwan and various wine magazines.

Lan's artistic prowess extends beyond mere technical excellence; his paintings emanate a childlike wonder for the world—a wildly curious, innocent, and simplistic approach—forming a captivating contrast with the exquisite precision of his technique. Using the 17th-century oil painting method known as alla prima ('wet-on-wet'), Lan meticulously layers his subjects, such as a delicate flower, a bird's feather, or the soft fur of a cat. However, he leaves the backgrounds intentionally blank, filling them with a luminous bronze hue that exudes an ancient profundity. Upon closer examination, faint, ink-like landscapes emerge, inviting viewers to transcend temporal boundaries and immerse themselves in boundless contemplation and imagination.

In his most recent creations, Lan's focus has shifted to kittens, capturing their vivacious innocence. This thematic shift harmoniously aligns with his present tendency of approaching the world with a genuine and carefree attitude. His art seamlessly bridges the gap between the external and the internal, Eastern and Western influences, traditional and contemporary aesthetics, and the fleeting and the timeless. Lan's canvases encapsulate a paradoxically intricate world in its simplicity and striking in its humility—a testament to the profound beauty of life's simplest moments.

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

November 2022 - "Phenomena and Non-Phenomena" Solo Exhibition,  M Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
May 2020 - "A Spring Purchase Yearns to Bloom" Solo Exhibition, M Gallery, Taipep, Taiwan
December 2019 - Taipei "Singing Birds Bring Fragrant Flowers" Solo Exhibition, S7 Art Museum, Taipei, Taiwan
January 2019 - "Wabi-sabi Landscapes" Solo Exhibition, Ninenine by Yong Shou Cultural and Educational Foundation, Taipei, Taiwan
November 2016 - "Birdsong Amidst Flowers" Solo Exhibition, Tangfeng Art Gallery @ Meet Art Space, Taipei, Taiwan
October 2015 - "Flowers Blossoming in Autumn" Solo Exhibition at Rice & Shine, Taipei, Taiwan
March 2002 - "Sang de Paris" Photography Solo Exhibition, Taipei Times Art Center, Taipei, Taiwan
March 2002 - Gilles Lan Mineral Pigment Paintings Solo Exhibition, Taipei City Mayor's Residence Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
September 2000 - "C'est Paris, les voyageurs" Photography Solo Exhibition at TCH'A Art Space, Paris, France
March 1999 - Gilles Lan Mineral Pigment Paintings Solo Exhibition at Taichung Status Gallery, Taichung, Taiwan

JOINT EXHIBITIONS

October 2021 - Taipei "VERY CROWDED" Exhibition (VT Artsalon), Taipei, Taiwan
July 2019 - ART TAICHUNG, Sin Yi Art Center, Taichung, Taiwan
April 2019 - "Art Resurrection" Gilles Lan and Jinming Mi Joint Exhibition, Guangzhou Minsheng Bank Private Banking, Guangzhou, China
May 2018 - "Wild Beauty" Joint Exhibition, Sin Yi Art Center, Taichung, Taiwan
January 2018 - ART HSINCHU, Tangfeng Art Gallery, Hsinchu, Taiwan
November 2017 - Art Shenzhen, Fei Hwang Art, Shenzhen, China
November 2017 - NArt, Fei Hwang Art, Ningbo, China
November 2017 - Citizen Art Shanghai, Fei Hwang Art, Shanghai, China
September 2017 - Art Canton 2017 (Morrison's Gallery, Scotland)
July 2017 - ART TAICHUNG, Tangfeng Art Gallery, Taichung, Taiwan
July 2017 - ART FORMOSA, Tangfeng Art Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
April 2017 - World Art Dubai, Tangfeng Art Gallery, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
January 2017 - Art Sanya Beach, Tangfeng Art Gallery, Sanya, China
January 2017 - Creative Expo Taiwan, Tangfeng Art Gallery, Taichung, Taiwan
June 2013 - Taiwan-France European Cultural Exchange Joint Exhibition, Sun Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
December 2003 - Mineral Pigment Paintings Joint Exhibition, Caves Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan