He recalls: "At that time we wanted to increase exhibition opportunities. There was a need for an organization offering artists a chance to learn from one another".
談起當年組織「台陽」的動機，老畫家回憶說：「那時我們認為，台灣要積極推展美術活動，只有一年一度的官辦美展絕對不夠；應有一個強有力的美術團體，提供畫家互相切磋、自由發表的機會。