"The evening glow is infinite, yet the day fades into dusk." What a beautiful sentence—one that resonates with many who cherish the breathtaking allure of sunsets. Imagine standing on the riverbank of a fishing village, surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery. The setting sun slowly descends, casting its golden light over the landscape. Fishing boats have returned to the harbor, and after a long day of work, fishermen sit by the riverside, leisurely enjoying the view of the sunset. The river ripples with shimmering light, and the sky is ablaze with hues of cloud and mist. This tranquil and enchanting moment is exactly what Chung Chen Sun captures in his painting Sunset. By immortalizing this captivating instant, he invites the viewer into a poetic and picturesque world.

Using broad, wet brushstrokes, Chung Chen Sun paints the mountains and trees, while light ink is used to softly reflect the scene on the river’s surface, creating an atmosphere of a setting sun shrouded in glowing clouds. Towering mountains occupy the dominant portion of the composition, their massiveness accentuated by touches of deep red that resemble the shy sun peeking through the crevices of the peaks, delivering a powerful visual impact. The vast forms of the mountains contrast sharply with the small fishing boats moored in the distance, emphasizing the scale difference. From the mountaintops to the foreground, the artist’s expressive brushwork flows freely, leaving behind ink textures that balance weight and lightness, as well as solidity and softness, resulting in a harmony that is vibrant yet orderly.

In this piece, the artist places the towering mountains at the forefront, harmonizing them with the river’s reflection and the fishing boats in the foreground. The contrasting colors and the thoughtful use of negative space create a sense of ethereal vastness and tranquility. Both the viewer and the artist are immersed in this serene yet majestic natural landscape, evoking the reflection: "As the sun sets, faint streaks of white light remain. The most enchanting moments—are they nature’s masterpieces or humanity’s profound emotions?"