Painted in 1963, Venice , exemplifies a pronounced Fauvist sensibility. The composition is defined by a liberated and expressive use of color, yet remains structurally disciplined and carefully balanced. Bold
chromatic juxtapositions coexist in harmony rather than conflict, creating a vivid yet composed visualrhythm that conveys a serene and unhurried vision of the Venetian landscape. Through this confident
orchestration of color, Liao demonstrates a fully matured painterly language, refined to a state of consummate mastery. Drawing upon his recollections of travels in Europe, the artist transforms memory and lived experience into a visual articulation of natural beauty on canvas. In Venice, brilliant blues evoke the shimmering surface of water, intersecting forms suggest the movement of boats, while delicate touches of pink animate the riverside walkways. In the foreground, subtle passages of ochre converse with pale whites in the distance, creating a layered chromatic dialogue across the composition. This richly orchestrated visual field is rendered through Liao Chi-Chun’s assured brushwork and sensitivity to light and line, positioning the work as a representative masterpiece of the 1960s period.