Tong Wuyi
Taiwan, 1967
Artist's works
Artist Profile
February World 07
Introduction and Experience
Tong Wuyi (b. 1967, Hsinchu County, Taiwan) is a contemporary Taiwanese watercolor and egg tempera artist. A graduate of the Graduate Institute of Fine Arts at National Taiwan Normal University, he has devoted his career to exploring the relationship between nature, memory, and inner reflection. Raised in the coastal countryside of Hsinchu, Tong draws enduring inspiration from his lifelong connection to the land and the rhythms of the natural world.
Working primarily in a distinctive fusion of watercolor and egg tempera, Tong is known for his refined realism, luminous transparency, and richly layered surfaces. Water frequently serves as a recurring motif within his compositions, symbolizing the flow of life, the cycles of nature, and the search for spiritual balance. Mountains, mist, fields, and human figures emerge with quiet sensitivity, conveying a profound sense of harmony between humanity and the environment.
Blending the observational precision of Western realism with the poetic sensibility of Chinese ink painting, Tong creates expansive landscapes characterized by subtle tonal transitions and atmospheric depth. In recent years, his practice has increasingly centered on plein-air observation and travel, simplifying form and distilling emotion to capture the essential spirit of place. Widely exhibited and recognized through numerous national awards, Tong has established himself as a significant figure in contemporary Taiwanese watercolor painting.
Exhibitions and Awards
Selected Exhibitions
Solo Exhibitions
2022
The Beauty and Strength of Time : Tung Wu-I Western Painting Solo Exhibition—Arts Center, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan
2018
The Origin : Tung Wu-I Solo Exhibition—Cultural Affairs Bureau of Hsinchu County, Hsinchu, Taiwan
Group Exhibitions
2025
Watercolor Classics : 2025 Taipei Watercolor Biennale—Taipei City Center for Arts Advancement, Taipei, Taiwan
2024
The Fragrance of NTNU Art : Zhu Zhi Hui Joint Exhibition—Tsukuba Medical Electromechanical Building Gallery, Hsinchu, Taiwan
2023
Watercolor Classics : 2023 Taipei Watercolor Biennale—Taipei City Center for Arts Advancement, Taipei, Taiwan
Tung's Innocence : Tung Wu-I Watercolor Faculty and Students Joint Exhibition—Cultural Affairs Bureau of Hsinchu County, Hsinchu, Taiwan
2023 Running Water Banquet : Living Water - Taoyuan International Watercolor Biennale—Cultural Affairs Bureau of Taoyuan City, Taoyuan, Taiwan
2020
The Possibility of Watercolor : Taoyuan Watercolor Art Exhibition—Cultural Affairs Bureau of Taoyuan City, Taoyuan, Taiwan
2017
Taiwan 50 Modern Art Joint Exhibition—Artrue Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
Beyond Forms and Images : Huang Chin-Long Faculty and Students Joint Exhibition—Cathay United Art Center, Taipei, Taiwan
2016
February in the Human World —Zspace Art, Taipei, Taiwan
2015
15 Aspects : Taiwan Contemporary Watercolor Research Grand Exhibition—Kuo Mu Sheng Foundation, Taipei, Taiwan
2013
The Eastern Realm of the Mind —Jung Jen Cultural and Artistic Foundation, Tainan, Taiwan
Island Landscapes —Bo Art Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
Rippling Water : Cross-Strait Watercolor Masters Joint Exhibition—Cultural Affairs Bureau of Hsinchu County, Hsinchu, Taiwan
2012
Cross-Strait Landscapes Watercolor Joint Exhibition—Meiyuan & Liuli Gallery, Hsinchu City Cultural Bureau, Hsinchu, Taiwan
2011
Observing Objects on Earth —Jung Jen Cultural and Artistic Foundation, Tainan, Taiwan
Centennial of the Republic : Taiwan Imagery Grand Exhibition of Watercolor Masters—Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Taipei, Taiwan
2010
Island Customs —National Hsinchu University of Education (NHCUE) Art Space, Hsinchu, Taiwan
The Mighty Waves of Watercolor : Cross-Strait Watercolor Masters Exchange Exhibition—National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei, Taiwan
2009
The Beauty of Fushan Watercolor Special Exhibition—National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei, Taiwan
Impression of the Windy City Watercolor Exhibition—Meiyuan & Liuli Gallery, Hsinchu City Cultural Bureau, Hsinchu, Taiwan
The Bells of the Battlefield : Painting the Beauty of One Hundred Scenes of the Matsu Archipelago Joint Exhibition—National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei, Taiwan
2008
Beautiful Mind World —Meiyuan Gallery, Hsinchu City Cultural Bureau, Hsinchu, Taiwan
Commemorating Centennial of Taiwanese Watercolor : Contemporary 2008 Watercolor Grand Exhibition—National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei, Taiwan
Taiwanese Imagery : Formosan Landlocked Salmon and 100 Scenes of Shei-Pa Special Exhibition—National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei, Taiwan
100 Scenes of Taiwan's Democracy : Joint Exhibition of 100 Famous Artists—National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei, Taiwan
2007
Rivers, Seas, Mountains, and Forests Special Exhibition—Yushan Gallery, Yushan National Park, Taipei, Taiwan
40th Anniversary of Chung-Shan Hall: Invited Exhibition of 100 Scenes—Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Taipei, Taiwan
100 Beauties Invited Exhibition —Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Taipei, Taiwan
2006
24th Taoyuan Art Exhibition—Cultural Affairs Bureau of Taoyuan City, Taoyuan, Taiwan
Chung-Shan Hall 100 Scenes Joint Exhibition—Chung-Shan Hall, Taipei, Taiwan
Awards
2008
First Prize (Watercolor Category, National Group)—Taipei County Art Exhibition, Taiwan
Silver Award—Wen Hsin-Jen Lily Award National Sketching Competition, Taiwan
2007
Bronze Award—Wen Hsin-Jen Lily Award National Sketching Competition, Taiwan
2006
Third Prize (Watercolor Category)—Taoyuan Art Exhibition, Taiwan
2005
Hsinchu Art Award (Oil Painting Category)—Hsinchu Art Exhibition, Hsinchu, Taiwan
2004 – 2006
Hsinchu Art Award (Watercolor Category)—Hsinchu Art Exhibition, Hsinchu, Taiwan
2004
Third Prize (Watercolor Category)—58th Taiwan Provincial Fine Arts Exhibition, Taiwan
Collections
Private Collections
- Works are held in private collections in Taiwan.