Read Lee: Outside Myself; True Freedom Lies in Subtlety; Deep Cultivation Lie in Joy: (3 Volume set); The Struggle between Space and Sentiment: Read Lee

Taipei, Taiwan: Taipei Fine Arts Museum, 2011. New, in publisher's shrinkwrap. Stiff cream paper covers, quarto, illustrated, 102; 110; 78 pages. All contained in a beautiful stiff cream paper slipcase. Text in Chinese and English. Catalogues for an exhibition, held July 9 - August 25, 2011. The post-war veteran Taiwanese artist Read Lee was born in 1921. He studied painting with veteran artist Mr. Chen Te Wang (1910-1984) for eight years. Chen guided Read Lee in his exploration of space, which would last his entire life. This exhibition is the first comprehensive show in Taiwan of Read Lee's career and his progression from superficial realism to the truth of essence. Showcasing some 200 drawings, oil paintings and water colours, it will also be screening a documentary on Read Lee's life and art education in the gallery. The exhibition will give viewers a deep understanding of the subtle and poetic expression of Read Lee's works and his artistic passion and original ideas. - Museum website. (Inventory #: 130600)