The Light Beyond Shadows exhibition aims to explore the painting practices and artistic propositions of three Taiwanese senior artists: KUO Tong-jong, CHEN Yin-hui, and CHAN Fu-yun. It also features a work by Amuse, a contemporary art group, to foster cross-generational artistic dialogues, hoping to reconnect with audiences. The title of the exhibition, “Light Beyond Shadows,” bears a dual meaning: (1) The three senior artists were mostly inspired by the concept of plein air painting during the Japanese colonial period, which nurtured their aesthetic development in painting. (2) “Light Beyond Shadows” further implies that, in the darkness and adversity of the times, the three artists carried the “light” of artistic mission to bravely move forward, passing on the light of art to the next generation. The three painters, KUO Tong-jong, CHEN Yin-hui, and CHAN Fu-yun, were all born in Chiayi in the 1930s. Early mentored by the painters of the previous generation, they specialized in oil painting and each developed a distinct artistic style. This exhibition attempts to delve into their creations and understand how they responded to the challenges of the times, including the innovation of painting from modern art perspectives, the deconstruction of limitations on images and forms, the exploration of abstract expressions, and the capturing of light through layered paints. Additionally, they also experienced the changes and shadows of the times, such as the history of colonization, the ravages of war, and the turmoil of society. The turbulent era projected dark backgrounds for their paintings, which not only became the conditions for their artistic practices but also prompted them to create fascinating and brilliant works. In the end, through a work by the contemporary art group Amuse, it is noteworthy to observe the possible dialogues between different artistic generations. It is also hoped to create a connection with contemporary audiences and thus keep the light glowing.