To enrich artistic perspectives, the National Museum of History presents the special exhibition series, “History of the People, People in History.” This series aims to celebrate both the participation of the public and the contributions of iconic figures in the Taiwanese art scene. We invite you to look beyond the artworks themselves and discover how these artists flourished through the currents of history, using their creations to craft a unique cultural language for their era.

Born in 1938 in Yoshino, Hualien, Fan Cheng-Chin was shaped by a vibrant, multicultural upbringing. From his early education at Hualien Normal School to his professional training at the National Taiwan Academy of Arts, Fan studied under masters such as Lin Pao-Chia, Wu Yu-Tang, and Wang Hsiu-kung. He eventually mastered the complex science of glazes, transforming technical precision into a profound creative vocabulary. Through meticulous control of material ratios and firing conditions—combined with techniques like spraying, splashing, and fine-line drawing—Fan achieves a breathtaking fusion of styles. Within the lustrous, crystalline, and cracked textures of his glazes, one can find the ethereal spirit of ink wash, the richness of oil painting, and the intricate delicacy of gongbi brushwork. The exhibition is organized into four thematic sections: “Whispers of the Isle—A Prelude to the Landscape’s Soul” ; “Dreams Forged in Kiln-Fire—The Rebirth of the Island’s Soul” ; “A Hymn to the Living—The Embrace of All Creation” ; “The Rhythm of the Galaxy—A Pursuit of Cosmic Light and Shadow.” This exhibition is more than a display of glazed ceramics; it is a testament to how Taiwan’s complex history has nurtured the evolution of modern ceramic art and the enduring legacy of glaze craftsmanship.