Q1: What is "good art" in your opinion?

Paul: Everyone is moved by art, whether it's music, painting, theater, or literature. Art has existed throughout human history and resides in everyone's heart. I often say that a good piece of art, regardless of its form, can touch most people deeply, evoking empathy. However, we never know what kind of work will move people, and I think that's the greatest allure of art.

Q2: Your creative style changes with your living environment, and the colors in your works are noticeably different. What is the reason for this chang

Paul: Your work comes from within you, and a person is inevitably influenced by their surroundings. When I lived in Paris and New York, my works were mostly dark and complex, with entangled textures. In Taitung, my work has taken on much brighter colors. The natural beauty of Taitung has opened my mind and inspired my creativity. Living in Jinzun, I see the ocean almost every day, and its colors change constantly. This motivates me to wake up at 5 AM and rush to my studio, making me feel very fortunate to be an artist.

Q3: Why do your solo exhibitions often lack specific titles?

Paul: Generally, if an exhibition doesn't have a title, people might think it was put together too casually, without much thought. In the past, I mostly just used the year as the title because I believe that sometimes a title can restrict the content of the work. However, I don't oppose critics using specific titles to describe my works; it is their creative freedom.

Q5: You have been involved in art for over 50 years. How do you now view your daily interaction with art?

Paul: Creating art is still very fulfilling and exciting for me. Many people often say, "You must be very happy painting this." However, the word "happy" never really applied to my experience in the past 50 years. Painting brings me a sense of elevation, like the feeling I described earlier when I finished "Silver Lake" or the dragon pillar in "Centennial Temple." It's a feeling as if my soul is about to ascend. Now, living and creating art in Taitung feels wonderful, and I can truly enjoy making art here.