ABOUT THE ARTIST

A Taiwanese native, Chi-Jen Liu immigrated to the United States in 1976 with his family. Before devoting himself full-time to an artistic career, Chi-Jen Liu cultivated over 55 years of feng shui wisdom and Taoist practices. As a respected teacher of ancient Chinese philosophies, Chi-Jen Liu is passionate about deepening our awareness and appreciation of life. Today, he continues to inspire people from all walks of life by expounding his philosophy through his art and poetry. He resides in Los Angeles.

His paintings are windows into his thoughts and concepts. He invites us to explore this inner universe, and see the world as he does. Like a child narrating a vivid dream, details are meticulously described, plants and animals are used as metaphors, and stories are set in the landscapes of dynasties past and cities of the future. Chi-Jen Liu’s favorite theme is wisdom descending from higher dimensions. His art is a modern day tribute to the venerable sages who developed Taoism.

See Symbolism for more explanation of Chi-Jen Liu’s work.

Chi-Jen Liu is a lifelong practitioner of Taoism, which includes inner contemplation and a mystical union with nature.

He begins his painting in deep meditation as a means to cultivate the spiritual energy that drives his brush. The abundant use of mantra charms in his paintings are Taoist representations of universal life force, and they activate healing and transformation in receptive hearts and minds.

Most of Chi-Jen Liu’s paintings are created using watercolor and ink on paper.

His work also includes experiments with a wide range of mediums, from acrylic paint to rubber stamps. That said, the use of more modern techniques are tempered with classical Chinese brush painting and calligraphy – creating an exciting balance between reverence for tradition and personal artistic vision.

Chi-Jen Liu also authenticates his original paintings with a collection of personal artist seals.

They are made of stone, wood, and old ivory, stamped in red cinnabar paste. Engraved on precious stones or jade, a personal chop is imbued with the power of the person who presses his energy through it. Some of the carvings in the chops are Chinese characters that denote Chi-Jen Liu's name, his art concept, and the names of Buddhist and Taoist deities.

ARTISTIC HISTORY

Chi-Jen Liu has been making paintings for the past 40 years that are specifically intended to transform the energies of residential and business interiors.

Since the beginning of his artistic journey, Chi-Jen Liu’s background as a Feng Shui Master formed the basis of most of his artwork. During feng shui consultations, he repeatedly encountered situations where environmental energies could not be corrected through outward changes. As a result, he developed paintings that incorporated mantra charms, Taoist diagrams, Chinese luck symbols, and Buddhist deities. Through the latent energies contained within ancient symbols, Chi-Jen Liu’s art unleashes positive energies on a deeper level.

Applying feng shui to a building means to harmonize the flow of energy in and around it with the individuals living or working there. Upgrading furniture, decluttering, or changing the alignment of doors are a few well-known examples of how feng shui can create positive energy in spaces. So for those whose home is a sanctuary after a busy day, being able to recharge after work or school is a priority. Those whose lives revolve around the work place, feeling inspired and able to focus is important to their success. An extremely effective way to enhance the energy in your environment is through symbolically charged artwork.