Yang San-Lang Memorial Museum Introduction
Yang San-Liang is a master of oil painting in Taiwan, holding an important position in the history of modern art in Taiwan. He studied in Japan and France, dedicating his life to the development of local painting. The museum displays representative works of the master from various periods on the first to fourth floors, encompassing landscapes, figure studies, and travel scenes, characterized by rigorous composition and rich colors. The fifth floor showcases the personal works of Mrs. Yang, featuring still lifes of flower arrangements and local garden scenes, embodying over seventy years of skill and style with an elegant flair. Next to the museum, the white wooden house by the Lotus Pond was Yang San-Liang's residence and studio during his lifetime, retaining part of the original appearance of Wangxi Villa, merging elegant styles of Japanese and European architecture, surrounded by ancient banyan trees. The first floor is a living space that is tranquil and refined, while the second floor, with its single sloping roof, features the north-facing window area that served as Yang San-Liang's studio, where the painting tools and items he used during his lifetime are preserved in their original setting. Across the exterior wall adorned with sweetgum and magnolia trees, there are two brown bronze reliefs titled "The Light of Life" and "The Shepherd of Benevolence," created by artist Wang Ying-Hsin from the Tainan Art Association, interpreting the master's lifelong dedication to art and life: "Even if we cannot achieve all we desire, we must live a rich life."
