The Story of *Unfolding Horizons*
"Unfolding Horizons" is a commissioned painting that fills my heart with joy, allowing me to merge my passion for abstract landscape painting with my deep love for my home country, Taiwan. The collector, Stephanie, is also from Taiwan, and we share a mutual appreciation for the country’s dramatic mountains—towering peaks, lush forests, and serene mist-covered valleys. As immigrants to New Zealand, we sought to create a piece that embodies the splendor, harmony, and beauty of our homeland.
I first connected with Stephanie at The Auckland Art Show in August 2024, where we discussed the theme and style of the commissioned work. Stephanie was drawn to the style of “Journey of Expansion” from my Tokimeku collection, with a specific focus on Taiwanese mountains. She shared a photo of her living room, where the painting would be installed above the fireplace, helping me craft a color palette to fit the space. After providing a few Taiwanese mountain images and discussing possible feelings and emotions the work might express, Stephanie chose “Tranquility and Serenity” as the desired mood.
The painting, created with acrylic and soft pastel on raw canvas, reflects my signature style, which blends the elegance of Asian water-ink traditions with the expressive Western soak-stain technique. Layers of fluid paint in varying viscosities add depth and movement to the composition. The color palette of greens, browns, and blues brings harmony and balance. The deep greens and umber anchor the piece, while the minty greens offer a refreshing lightness. Rich yellow-browns infuse warmth, and Prussian blue and teal evoke a soothing tranquility, collectively creating a serene and harmonious atmosphere.
UNFOLDING HORIZONS
Inspired by Taiwan's undulating mountain ranges,
gentle and tranquil mist lightly veils them,
layers of verdant hills stretch endlessly,
dense forests thrive with vitality,
and winding mountain paths invite exploration and ascent.
When you climb to the heights and gaze into the distance,
the vastness of heaven and earth unfolds before your eyes,
immersing your soul in transcendent serenity and joy.
靈感取自台灣綿延起伏的山嶺，
溫潤祥和的雲霧輕覆其上，
層層青翠的山丘連綿不絕，
茂密的森林生機勃勃，
蜿蜒山路邀請著人們探索與攀越。
當你登高遠眺，天地盡收眼底，
心靈也沉浸於超然的寧靜與愉悅。
I would love to have the privilege to create commissioned painting for your home or office that embodies your vision, expresses the mood that uplifts you and fits with your interior decor. If you are interested in commissioning me to create a bespoke work, please email me at coralnoelyang@gmail.com. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Coral