In Japan for two and a half years without his family, he was responsible for all domestic chores and purchases. The vegetables, fruits, kitchenware, and potted plants that he brought home were the inspiration behind his "Seasons" series, which evolved into the "Gathering" and "Chat" series when he returned to the US.
在那「單身赴任」的兩年半時間中，廖修平必須自己採買食物與日用品，這些日常所見的蔬菜、水果、杯盤、盆景成了版畫題材「季節系列」，返美後，延續成「雅聚」、「雅敘」系列。