In an effort to promote the nation's craft industry, the Council of Cultural Affairs (CCA) and National Taiwan Craft Research Institute yesterday invited the public to visit artists and their workshops to experience the beauty of their crafts.
Co-organized by CCA and the institute, the "Excellent Taiwan Craft Artists and Workshops" program yesterday announced the selection of 27 craftspeople and 11 workshops as representatives of the industry to promote the beauty of handicrafts.
"Taiwan's crafts, including those of glass, ceramics and lacquer, represent the beauty of Taiwanese culture," said CCA vice chairman Hung Ching-feng (
According to institute president Lin Teng-zan (
Lacquer artist Huang Li-shu (
"Handicrafts are both practical and ornamental. Each craft material has its own beauty, and what we need is for the public to learn to appreciate the artistry of the products," Huang told the Taipei Times.
"You can eat ice cream in a paper bowl, or you can put the ice cream in glassware and enjoy the colorful rays of light that glass creates while having ice cream," she said. "So I think it is important to educate the public about the value and artistry of handicrafts."
The Council of Indigenous Peoples' Bureau of Cultural Parks was selected as having one of the outstanding craft workshops for its wonderful demonstration of Aboriginal handicrafts, including pottery and glazed beads at Nantou's aboriginal culture park.
Pu Chung-i (浦忠義), the park's exhibition and performance section chief, lauded the government's promotion of Aboriginal arts.
"Aboriginal handicrafts have been underappreciated for a long time," Pu said. "Now, with the establishment of the cultural park and promotion of the craft industry, I think Aboriginal arts and crafts can win more recognition both culturally and economically."
The institute will produce a map in June or July to mark the locations of the artists and their workshops as a guide for the public. For more detailed information on the selected artists and workshops, please call 049-233-4141, ext. 314 or 316.
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