Artist Tun-Hao CHUNG graduated in 2006 from the Repin Institute of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture in Saint Petersburg, Russia. He was the first Taiwanese student to pursue professional painting studies there. His decision to study in Russia stemmed from his observation that, while art education around the world had largely shifted toward modern approaches, he had begun to recognize the limitations within painting itself. He believed that without a thorough understanding of the traditional language of painting, it would be difficult to develop new forms of pictorial expression in the future. For students who wish to understand the foundations of traditional painting, excessive freedom and unrestrained imagination in creation—without solid grounding—can lead to impractical artistic thinking that is difficult to sustain in the long term.

At the same time, he was aware that Russian painting is shaped by a strong political and national context. Therefore, learning how to use technical skills to capture and convey spiritual and psychological dimensions became the primary focus of his early studies. Afterward, he traveled extensively across Eastern and Western cultures, engaging in sketching and artistic creation, seeking to enter into a dialogue with historical masters through his own creative experiences.

In his paintings, viewers will not encounter just a single stylistic approach. CHUNG has never felt the need to respond to market expectations; instead, he continues to explore the depths of his inner world. Throughout his artistic career, he has employed a wide range of techniques to express his ideas on each subject. His works draw inspiration from everyday life: he conducts on-site sketching to gather visual material, then brings it back to the studio to contemplate how it may be elevated and transformed. He does not rely on electronic devices such as mobile phones or computers, choosing instead to experience every stage of the creative process directly, translating these experiences into color, brushwork, and diverse forms of expression.

The path of art is long—much like life itself. It enriches both our lives and the meaning of art. Art should be a reflection of the artist's life and a means of exploring existence. At times, the most ordinary works reveal the most authentic aspects of life. Only through the presentation of a large body of an artist's work can one begin to grasp the deeper significance within.