席德進

款識：
席德進 1970（右下）

台北佳士得拍賣會（一九九八年十月二十五日，拍品編號三十一）

〈我畫•我想•我說—席德進的素描與水彩〉國立歷史博物館，台北，二〇一一年十月二十一日至十二月十八日

〈歷史文物〉國立歷史博物館出版，台北，二〇一一年十月，第二百一十九期，十二頁，彩圖

This work is in very good condition. There are signs of aging, notably along the edges, but not intrusive to the image.
"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."

1969年，席德進開始勤練秦漢碑帖，書法的一筆一畫、剛柔緩急的練習，讓他沉澱下來，明心見性，在過程中，他也深深地體會到了「骨法用筆」的奧妙，讓他在線條繪畫的處理，有了更多自然、豐富的表情與力量。完成於1970年的《樹蔭下》，作品展現深濃的筆墨韻味，在大樹的處理上，觀者可感受到那強韌有力，剛中帶柔的線條一一化為枝幹 ，支撐起如扇面往外開展的濃密綠葉，生命堅實與柔韌的兩股力量在此並存。眼前一片綠意盎然，綠蔭如傘，庇護著大地，與憩歇在樹腳下的人們。作品令人想起台灣鄉土文學代表人物王祿松所寫的一首新詩〈鄉情〉，他是這麼寫的：「倘說大樹是兩根銅柱，人，便是海底的小魚，歇在廟宇的磯礁之旁…啊，畫家，你用樹點啟了兩盞大燈，守住這一片遼闊的鄉野的天空，燈啊，灼灼生華，朗光永極，它永無熄滅之日，而我們的鄉野之愛，亦一如星月相守，雲天展現，永遠無離失之時。」作品含納藝術家對於質樸的鄉野、自然之愛，亦勾起人們於樹下玩耍、乘涼，那無憂的童年回憶。