What crucial role does craftsmanship play in daily life that often slips by our notice? Beyond appreciation of the visual, what are the hidden values of crafts? Under the themes of immigration, migration, and multiculturalism, how can we see new sides to the art of craftsmanship?
Collaborating with the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute, “Migration & Arts” invites six Taiwanese craft artists to showcase their artistic creations. Featuring traditional handicrafts that fuses contemporary design: bamboo weaving, batik, bulrush weaving, wrapped flowers, quilling art, and Indigenous fibre weaving.
Huei-Mei blends Minnan and Hakka techniques, reinterprets wrapped flowers with modern creativity. Recognized by Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture.
Mei-Lien bridges Indonesian Batik and Taiwanese Culture. A fusion of artistry and diversity, uniting cultures through batik creations.
Thi Tuyệt Nguyễn seamlessly blends Vietnamese heritage and Taiwanese culture in her quilling artworks. Her creations form a cross-cultural dialogue, bridging tradition and modernity. Actively engaged in her community, she enriches cultural diversity and inspires a new wave of artistic vitality.
Crafted with tradition and infused with contemporary creativity, Yu-Chun’s bulrush weaving products go beyond hats to adorn your life with unique accessories and decor. Discover the cultural allure of Yuanli Township’s heritage, a symbol of Taiwan’s rich diversity.
Huei-Ting Tsai, founder of “Bamboo Says.” Merging tradition and innovation, she revives bamboo weaving, adapting it for modern uses, fostering cultural continuity and contemporary relevance.