The year's best Taiwanese art is currently on display and while it's hard to find, it's anything but hard to appreciate. A variety of ethnic masterpieces are on show, each devised with a cultural perspective.
Of 166 artists, consisting of 21 textile, 44 sculpture, 46 ceramic, 15 metal and 40 other styles, there are 41 award winning pieces on display. For the first time this year, the winners were selected by Internet voting, to promote art awareness around Taiwan.
PHOTO: ADAM ULFERS, TAIPEI TIMES
There are a number of inspiring pieces and among them is an intricate pirate boat, occupied by a hoard of immortal beings, led by the monkey god. According to Yu Zhi-ren (
Another work is an alluvial bulb, smothered in countless coats of lacquer, called Butterflies Dancing Around Maple Leaves (
You will find a highly traditional piece that you might see at Grandma's house in Stone of Prosperity (
The 4th National Crafts Awards People's Choice Exhibition, is at 20 Nanhai Rd, Taipei (
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