Singer and entertainer turned painter Kuo Yen Fu began his full time painting career in 2015, garnering international acclaim as works from his Suitcase series were included in an exhibition at the Louvre in Paris. As if quick snapshots, Kuo’s works focus on capturing specific moments and offer a glimpse into a character’s personality. With blurred faces, the protagonists’ identities are intentionally hidden, imbuing the works with an intimate quality. The current work is from a series of paintings that captures the energy and rhythm of sportsmanship with a bright colour palette and fluidity, demonstrating the artist’s interest in the theme of pursuing athletic excellence.