Su-Mei Chiu

An Honorary Chairman of the Chinese Gongbi Painting Association of Taiwan, Chiu Su-mei has over three decades of experience in Gongbi painting, an ancient technique revered for its demanding precision in hand and brush control. Chiu’s solo exhibitions have been featured in prestigious galleries across Taiwan, Japan, Canada, and South Korea.

Inspired by the elegant aesthetics of Song Dynasty (960–1279) art, Chiu blends elements of antiquity and poetry into her creations, bringing everyday scenes to life—backyard views, lychee orchards, and birds perched on trees—with exquisite detail and a unique charm. Chiu’s artistry is defined by skillful and precise lines, a hallmark of Gongbi painting. Whether she is  depicting a flower petal, a bird's feather, or intricate foliage, each stroke is carefully executed, varying in thickness and intensity.

After more than 30 years of dedication to her craft, Chiu has evolved beyond technical excellence. She now uses dynamic compositions and proportions, enriching her art with layered meanings. Her work balances vibrant life scenes and subdued backgrounds, blending color with monotone, merging chaos with order, and vitality with serenity. This depth ensures her work remains captivating for art collectors and enthusiasts alike.

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2001 - First solo exhibition at National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall and release of the Chiu Su-Mei's Gongbi ink painting flower and bird collection Volume 1, Taipei, Taiwan
2006 - Chiu Su-Mei's Gongbi ink painting solo exhibition at National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Taipei, Taiwan
2007 - Chiu Su-Mei's Gongbi ink painting solo exhibition at the Keelung City Cultural Center, Taipei, Taiwan
2009 - Chiu Su-Mei's Gongbi ink painting solo exhibition, "Taiwan Blue Magpie Gongbi Ink Painting Study," at the Xindian City Hall and Xindian Library, Xindian, Taiwan
2012 - "Smiling Flowers - Chiu Su-Mei's Gongbi Ink Painting Solo Exhibition" at the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall's 3rd-floor gallery and the release of Chiu Su-Mei's Gongbi ink painting flower and bird collection Volume 2, Taipei, Taiwan
2015/04/14-04/22 - Exhibition at the Taipei City Council Cultural Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
2015/10/6-10/27 - "Floral Elegance: Chiu Su-Mei's Gongbi Ink Painting Exhibition" at the First Commercial Bank's Head Office, Taipei, Taiwan
2016/1/1-2/28 - Chiu Su-Mei's gongbi ink painting exhibition at the First Commercial Bank's Dadaocheng Branch, Taipei, Taiwan
2016/4/21-4/25 - Participation in the "6th Art Revolution Taipei" at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 3 and the release of the third volume of Chiu Su-Mei's Gongbi ink painting flower and bird collection, Taipei, Taiwan
2017/2/25-5/10 - "Floral Harmony and Grass Mountain: Chiu Su-Mei's Color Gongbi Ink Painting Solo Exhibition" at the Yangmingshan Grass Mountain Chteau, Taipei, Taiwan
2019/6/5-6/26 - "Enchanting Reds Dancing: Chiu Su-Mei's Gongbi Ink Painting Solo Exhibition" at the Land Bank of Taiwan's Head Office, Taipei, Taiwan
2022/01/03-01/21 - "Splendid Floral Language: Chiu Su-Mei's Meticulous Ink Flower and Bird Painting Exhibition" at the Hsin Hua Art Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
2023/02/02-03/29 - "Golden Pavilion and Emerald Curtains: Chiu Su-Mei's Meticulous Ink Painting Exhibition" at Formosa Pearl Art Museum, Yilan, Taiwan"

JOINT EXHIBITIONS

National Dr.Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall exhibition, Cross-Strait Joint Exhibition at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall,  Meng Jiao Gallery, Cross-Strait Renowned Artists Art Joint Exhibition, The Republic of China (Taiwan) Gongbi Painting Association Members Joint Exhibition, and many other joint exhibitions.

ACQUISITIONS 

- In 2015, the artwork "Mountain Elf" was selected for the 12th National Art Exhibition of the People's Republic of China.
- In November 2020, the creation "Farewell to Fifty-One Southern Tours of Three Hundred Tang Poems" was selected and collected in the 1st Toronto International Art Awards.
- National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Collection: "Night Cowherd" and "Deep Affection of Flying Fish."
- China Art Gallery Collection: "Zen Lotus" and "Leisurely Stroll."