曾佑和

紐約，Downtown 畫廊

This work is in good condition overall. Paper edges are visible on the lateral surfaces of the work, which is inherent to the artist's working method. Framed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

曾佑和是二十世紀重要的國畫家及學者，朋友稱其為 Betty Ecke。曾氏之作品為世界各地藝術機構所收藏，其對藝術史的貢獻並不亞於在紐約發展的王己千、巴黎的趙無極、香港的呂壽琨及台灣的劉國松。她的基本功紮實，又非常渴望創新，故研發出結合複合媒材及拼貼技法的「綴畫」，成為其幾十年來的獨有標誌。她曾接受嚴謹的古典藝術訓練，而其對藝術的熱愛並未止步於此，掌握水墨技法後，更涉足篆刻、字畫裝裱及書法。作為學者，她熟讀中西藝術史，丈夫是藝術史學家古斯塔夫·艾克，二人於一九四九年從北京移居夏威夷，一住便逾五十年。她曾在夏威夷大學擔任中國藝術史及中國書畫系教授等職，並以英文發表了許多有關中國書畫的論文，影響了幾代藝術家及莘莘學子。

曾佑和於一九五〇年代末至一九六〇年代初期間不斷完善自己的綴畫技巧並開始嘗試拼貼，《峯》便是這一時期作品。曾氏稱其綴畫技巧共有三法，而《峯》不僅囊括這三法，構圖更如古典山水畫般細膩。曾氏綴畫三法第一為紙，隨意撕開的紙條是為構圖基礎；第二是線條，以速寫形成架構，再逐漸演變為其後的設色紙本作品；第三為上金屬色，以金箔、鈀金、鋁箔製造質感，豐富畫面整體設計。令人不期然想到倪瓚的《六君子圖》（現藏上海博物館），六株古樹在遼遠天地間挺拔而立，只見遠山蒼蒼。《峯》之畫面可見碎紙條上覆蓋鋁箔，畫有六條幼細黑線，便如山水畫中象徵樹木的寥寥數筆。曾佑和絕不僅是旅居海外、吸收國際藝術影響的普通藝術家，而是一位藝術賢哲。她以抽象角度理解山水，綴畫技法駕馭自如，構成此幅心中的丘壑。