There is a saying in Chinese that a person's face is shaped by their heart, meaning that their face reflects their state of mind and events recently encountered. Artistic conceptions, too, grow from the heart, so that the conception presented in a painting makes it possible to feel the mood and the outlook of the artist at the time of its creation.

The works shown here, by artists Chiu Hsiente, Alan Chiang, Lo Shyhcharng, and Zhan Jinshui, all reflect this idea. Viewers who give their attention to these works will sense the psychological activity of the artists during the creative process, which took place under the influence of intense stimulation, visually and emotionally, that they received from the external environment.

A sense of mystery pervades the landscapes painted by Chiu Hsiente. On his numerous trips to Tibet, Chiu has been deeply impressed by the religious devotion of its people. The landscapes of the region, seen through his eyes, convey this sense of religious feeling and sacredness.

Zhan Jinshui's work reveals a boundless energy. He has been taken with the beauty of the peaks and valleys of the Sichuan-Tibet region and the grandeur of its rushing waters, and is particularly inspired by the way they sweep through snow-covered landscapes.

Lo Shyhcharng's landscapes reflect a kind of purist style. This artist, like a recluse living in nature, captures with his calm vision the play of light and shadow across various scenes, expressing what he sees through the use of pure colors.

Alan Chiang's photography exhibits a gracefully animated power. As he places himself within the cultural ambience of the various ethnic peoples he photographs, his works capture the feeling of the various exotic locales through which he moves.