Art originates from life, and the beauty of art found in the lives of working people is often the most genuine and pure. Outstanding artists are skilled at drawing inspiration from everyday life. Through his observation of fishermen's lives, Chung Chen Sun captured the essence of "fishing net drying," a labor activity rich in the atmosphere of fishing village life and imbued with the visual appeal of a static scene, resulting in the creation of his work Fishing Net Drying.

At the center of the composition, a sturdy tree trunk extends its branches outward, with long, slender fishing nets tangled and hung across the branches by fishermen. In the distance, boats are moored on the water, while houses scatter along the shoreline. In the foreground, a wooden pier stretches from far to near, with a few fishing boats rocking gently on the water, and a small canoe moving forward. This unveils a vivid tableau of life in a fishing village. Notably, the tree's roots do not anchor on solid ground but rather emerge from the water. This signifies that the painting abstracts key elements and reimagines them in a geometrically pleasing composition, exaggerating and reorganizing them into a harmonious whole.

The most remarkable aspect of this painting lies in the skillful use of flying white brushwork. The rough, textured tree trunk at the center of the painting, along with the fishing net's delicate texture, is almost entirely rendered using dry-brush techniques. This demonstrates Chung Chen Sun's exceptional mastery over the wetness and dryness of ink. The interplay of black and white organically divides the painting into a grid-like pattern. Through the layering of lines, the composition achieves a crisp, clear aesthetic, with no ambiguity in the spatial relationship between near and far elements. The granular, textured lines take center stage in the painting, leaving soft yet dynamic brushstrokes across the blank canvas. The sense of order amidst the staggered short lines tempers the painting’s energy, infusing the lively and intricate scenery with a refined elegance. By integrating calligraphy into painting and sculpting with brushstrokes, Chung Chen Sun demonstrates a level of artistic skill that could only be achieved through years of dedicated practice in both calligraphy and painting.

Observing Fishing Net Drying, the balance between density and negative space is masterful, lending the painting a distinct geometric elegance. The subject of drying fishing nets must evoke a sense of familiarity and tranquility in the artist, allowing the entire composition to radiate an atmosphere of serenity and harmony.