郭漢深

直接購自藝術家
香港，樂山堂
美國私人收藏

One scroll with a 5 x5 cm L-shaped tear to the middle left, and a 2cm horizontal tear near the center of the right edge, both of which can be improved with restoration. Another scroll with a 4cm diagonal tear and a 4.5 cm vertical tear to the middle left, which can be improved by restoration. The third scroll in overall good condition. Overall hanging scroll dimensions: (i) 86 by 220 cm; 33 7/8 by 86 5/8 in., (ii) 86 by 221 cm; 33 7/8 by 87 in. and (iii) 85.8 by 222 cm; 33 3/4 by 87 3/8 in.
"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."

郭漢深的水墨作品中，以其筆觸細膩的道佛冥想主題作品最為有名。郭氏於國立臺灣師範大學藝術系畢業，後往香港中文大學研習水墨，並於1976年師從劉國松。劉氏對1969年人類登陸月球一大壯舉十分入迷，後來創作了一系列具代表性的太空主題作品（見拍品編號512） ，此舉亦影響了郭氏，將宇宙主題融入其作品架構中。

1980年代中期，郭氏的創作逐漸遠離傳統山水中常見的山岳與瀑布，轉向抽象構圖，呈現出富有精神象徵的虛空意象。劉國松於1986年數赴西藏，並帶回當地特有的唐卡畫作與藏經橫軸。郭氏閱覧這些作品之後受到啟發，運用佛教象徵，發展出自己的空靈風格。自此以後，郭氏將作品重點放在其自身對佛學的精神追求上，尤其是經文與萬法，正如《紅色的意念》（拍品編號570）中描繪的那樣。郭氏利用熱情洋溢的色調，以紅色與金色描繪一排座像，使觀者憶起壯麗的佛教壁畫，隱喻冥想直至無窮無盡的意識狀態。