The Divine Generals Onstage - Oil Painting Solo Exhibition by Jian-Yu Zhuang
2025.07.10 - 2025.10.08
The Eight Generals (Pa Chia Chiang), iconic figures in Taiwanese folk religion, serve not only as ritual symbols of religious devotion but also as cultural guardians. In traditional folk formations, their commanding presence is conveyed through vividly painted faces, ornate costumes, divine implements, and fearsome choreographed movements, such as the Seven-Star Steps (七星步) and Eight Trigram Formation (八卦陣), that embody their role in expelling evil and warding off malevolent spirits. This year, the EVERRICH Foundation has selected “Parade Formations in Folk Art (藝陣文化)” as the central theme of its EVERART programme, with Kaohsiung International Airport in Southern Taiwan hosting The Divine Generals Onstage – Oil Painting Solo Exhibition by Jian-Yu Zhuang as a featured event. The public is warmly invited to take part in this celebration of Jian-Yu Zhuang’s solo oil painting exhibition.
Jian-Yu Zhuang has dedicated over 15 years to the artistic exploration of the Divine Generals. His accomplishments include Silver and Bronze Medals at the Nan-pu Art Exhibition, First and Second Prizes at the Chun-hao Chen Art Exhibition (陳中和美展), and Second Prize at the Taiwan National Oil Painting Competition, among others. Through the language of art, Zhuang transcends the ritualistic boundaries of religious practice, transforming these figures into a broader cultural narrative. His work delves into questions central to the discourse on religious art, exploring the relationship between divinity, the natural world, and humanity’s search for ultimate meaning. How might the ritual symbolism of these Divine Generals be reinterpreted within the context of contemporary art, and how can that transformation define a new core value in artistic creation? These are the questions Zhuang continually pursues in his practice.
Date：2025.07.10~2025.10.08
Location：Central Gallery in Kaohsiung International Airport
Supervising Organization: Kaohsiung International Airport
Organizer: Ever Rich Foundation
Co-Organizer: Ever Rich Duty Free Shop