《Formosaism》
Die Erinnerung ist wie das Parfum von Formosa
Introduction: The “Formosaism” exhibition will be hosting from August 2nd, 2019 to August 30th, 2019 at Taiwan Kultursaal, Taipeh Vertretung in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland. This exhibition is curated by Ana Meeifen Chen who has received a PhD degree in Arts History from Universite de Fribourg. This exhibition collaborates with six Taiwanese professors from national universities of arts. They are Prof. Meeifen Chen , Prof. Chi-Chang Hsieh , Prof. Chin Wu , Prof. Mingchueh Hung , Prof. Cheng-Te Chuang , Prof. his-chun Lin . The topic “Formosaism” shows the appreciation of residences on the land of Formosa for what this place has provided. We hope it will enhancing the professionalism, education and diversity of cultural exchanges through this exhibition.
The two main types of modern art includes abstract art and surrealism. The six artists include both styles in their art works. For example, “The Elf in the Mountain” by Prof. Wu is based on the traditional Oriental calligraphy and he transforms his subconscious mind into a momentary abstract beauty through his skillful calligraphy. Prof. Hsieh’s art series “Land Flavor” praise the nature’s abstract calligraphy through his daily contemplation. The idea of the painting “Guan Zi Zai” by Prof. Meeifen Chen comes from the elements of Taiwanese theater which shows the surrealistic image through inner meditation. The male dancer who wears a traditional Japanese mask in the painting conveys the confusion change of a man’s inner heart.
We would like to show our appreciations to the Taipeh Vertretung in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland and Botschafter Prof. Dr. Shieh for all the supports, as well as the supports from Kaohsiung enterprises to make this exhibition happening. The creations based on the Taiwanese cultural arts by the six Taiwanese professors create a platform to think and give thanks to Taiwan is especially meaningful.
On August 2nd, the opening day, we will invite Young Taiwanese pianist to perform Beethoven’s piece and the famous Taiwanese song “You Are My Baby” to make a stronger culture exchange connections between German and Taiwan. The exhibition curator, Prof. Ana Meeifen Chen, Prof. Hsieh, and Prof. Wu will explained more detail information of the art works to all distinguished guests during the opening ceremony.