Chou Chu-Wang’s deep emotional connection to stones stems from his affection for his homeland. Through oil painting, each stone he depicts becomes a trace of memory—of perseverance and lived experience. With a refined and meticulous realist technique, Zhou portrays the landscapes surrounding his home in Pingtung. His stones appear strikingly lifelike, almost three-dimensional on the canvas, allowing viewers to sense even the warmth and angle of sunlight.