大師畫廊-羅冠樵（1918–2012）
Master Lo Loon Chiu Gallery
羅冠樵（1918–2012）為香港市美畫院創院大師，自廣州人物畫脈絡而來，以嚴謹線條、深厚筆墨與獨特造型見稱。其創作涵蓋工筆人物、歷史與神話題材、花鳥與山水，展現傳統與現代筆觸交會的力量與氣韻。本畫廊呈現其多個時期的重要作品，包括 1990–2000 年代的代表性人物畫、八駿奔騰系列與金碧山水。
Master Lo Koon‑chiu (1918–2012), founder of City Art Studio, is celebrated for his disciplined linework, expressive ink language and distinctive character forms. His work spans Gongbi figures, historical and mythological subjects, flora, and landscapes. This gallery presents key works from across his artistic periods, including signature figure paintings from the 1990s–2000s, the Galloping Steeds series, and his luminous gold‑tinted landscapes.
古今守護者
The Guardian Across Time
Year ｜1998
Media｜設色、水墨紙本｜olor and ink on paper
Size ｜ 91 × 183 cm）
《古今守護者》以工筆線條結合水墨渲染，描繪跨越時代的守護者形象。人物身著古代武者長袍，手持長劍，卻帶有現代特徵，形成幽默而深刻的對比。誇張的鬍鬚、堅定的目光與靈動筆墨展現羅冠樵老師將傳統人物畫與當代氣質融合的獨特語言
The Guardian Across Time blends Gongbi linework with expressive ink to portray a figure who bridges ancient heroism and contemporary identity. Exaggerated features and bold brushwork reveal Master Lo’s distinctive fusion of classical figure painting and modern sensibility.
作品標題| Title : 古今守護者
The Guardian Across Time
年份| Year : 1998
媒材 |Mediia : 設色、水墨紙本
color and ink on paper
尺寸 Size : 90 X180cm
《壽陽公主梅花妝》
Princess Shouyang and the Plum Blossom
此作以壽陽公主為主角，採斜向構圖。公主衣紋細勁流暢，盡顯端莊氣度，面部暈染細緻入微。梅花的點染精確呼應额間花妝，於素雅留白中營造清幽靜謐的詩意。
This work features Princess Shouyang in a poetic diagonal composition. Fine line work defines her graceful poise, while delicate ink washes capture a restrained expression. Precisely placed plum blossoms echo her floral makeup, creating a refined balance between intricate detail and meditative open space.
《䝞國夫人進宮圖》
“Lady of the State Entering
the Palace”
此作描繪䝞國夫人入宮場景。線條流暢且富節奏，羅冠樵透過姿態與目光的微妙變化，呈現在禮制之下，人物內心的矜持，展現其對人物心理的深刻體會。
This painting portrays the formal entrance of a noble lady. Lo Koon Chiu renders garments with meticulous brushwork, revealing the sitter’s restraint beneath the weight of ritual, demonstrating a refined understanding of human psychology.
八駿奔騰 | The Galloping Steeds series
《八駿奔騰》系列是羅冠樵（1918–2012）水墨創作中最具代表性的題材之一。大師以沉穩而果斷的筆勢捕捉駿馬奔馳的力量，透過墨色濃淡、筆觸節奏與結構張力，呈現速度、力量與氣韻交織的動勢。畫面中的馬匹或昂首、或回望、或疾馳，姿態各異卻彼此呼應，形成強烈的群動感，展現羅冠樵對動物造型、筆墨節奏與水墨層次的深厚掌握。
此系列不僅展現傳統水墨的精神，也體現大師融會中西的視覺語言：以東方筆墨的氣韻生動為基礎，結合西方寫實的結構觀察，使畫面在動靜之間取得平衡，剛柔並濟，氣勢磅礴而不失雅逸。
The Galloping Steeds series stands among Lo Koon‑chiu’s (1918–2012) most iconic ink works. Through decisive brushwork and layered tonal variations, Lo captures the raw power and momentum of eight horses in motion. Each figure—whether rearing, turning, or charging forward—reveals a precise understanding of anatomy, rhythm, and spatial tension. The interplay of movement and structure creates a unified sense of dynamic energy, demonstrating Lo’s mastery of ink, form, and expressive force.
Beyond its technical brilliance, the series reflects Lo’s unique synthesis of Eastern ink aesthetics and Western observational realism. The result is a compelling balance of strength and elegance, where motion becomes both a visual spectacle and a poetic expression of vitality.
第一幅作品以細膩的筆觸描繪八駿的姿態變化，從昂首嘶鳴到回首奔馳，動勢層層遞進。墨色運用偏向清雅與留白，強調筆線的速度與方向，使畫面呈現「以線帶勢」的動感。馬匹之間的視線與肢體方向形成隱性的圓弧動線，讓整體構圖既奔放又收斂，展現羅冠樵對群像動態的高度掌控。
The first painting emphasizes refined linework and elegant tonal control. Each horse displays a distinct posture—from rearing to turning mid‑stride—creating a rhythmic progression of movement. The lighter ink palette and generous use of negative space highlight the speed and direction of each stroke, forming an invisible arc that unifies the composition. The result is a dynamic yet harmonious portrayal of collective motion.
第二幅作品以更濃重的墨色與鮮明的層次營造強烈的動勢。馬匹的肌理、鬃毛與奔馳時的力量透過濃淡交錯的筆墨呈現，畫面更具重量感與速度感。色墨的加入使整體氣氛更為雄渾，展現羅冠樵在水墨語言中融入寫實觀察的能力，使作品兼具力度與詩意。
The second painting employs richer ink tones and bolder contrasts, producing a heightened sense of force and velocity. Musculature, mane movement, and the tension of galloping limbs are rendered through layered washes and assertive strokes. The addition of color enhances the dramatic atmosphere, revealing Lo’s ability to merge traditional ink aesthetics with a more tactile, realistic sensibility.
黃山隨想 | Visions of Huangshan
黃山寫生：羅冠樵金碧山水四屏作品
《黃山隨想》為羅冠樵（1918–2012）晚年山水創作中的代表系列，以金碧設色結合水墨筆法，呈現黃山奇峰、雲海與松石的壯麗氣象。四屏構圖既獨立成景，又彼此呼應，形成連綿不斷的視覺節奏，展現大師對山川結構、空間層次與筆墨節奏的深厚掌握。
作品中，山石以皴法交織出堅實的結構，金碧設色則為畫面注入溫潤光感，使山巒在雲霧間若隱若現，呈現「虛實相生」的水墨境界。松樹挺拔、瀑布飛瀉、雲海翻湧，皆以細膩筆觸與沉穩墨韻描繪，展現羅冠樵對自然景象的觀察與詩意轉化。
此系列不僅是對黃山雄奇景致的抒懷，更是大師融合傳統山水語言與個人審美的結晶。四屏並置時，氣象宏大而不失雅逸，展現其對山水精神的深刻體悟。
Visions of Huangshan represents one of Lo Koon‑chiu’s (1918–2012) most accomplished late‑period landscape series. Combining traditional ink techniques with gold‑tinted mineral pigments, the four panels depict the iconic peaks, drifting clouds, ancient pines, and cascading waterfalls of Huangshan. Each panel stands as an independent composition, yet together they form a continuous visual rhythm that reveals Lo’s mastery of structure, atmosphere, and spatial depth.
The mountains are rendered with layered texture strokes that establish solidity and weight, while the gold‑and‑ink palette infuses the scenery with a luminous, ethereal glow. Through subtle transitions of density and tone, the peaks emerge and recede within mist, embodying the classical Chinese ideal of “void and substance in mutual resonance.” Pines, cliffs, and flowing water are articulated with refined brushwork, reflecting Lo’s keen observation of nature and his poetic transformation of the landscape.
As a whole, the series is both an homage to the grandeur of Huangshan and a personal meditation on landscape. When viewed together, the four panels convey a majestic yet serene atmosphere, demonstrating Lo’s profound understanding of the spiritual essence of Chinese landscape painting.