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The shape of trees symbolizes nature, and the cloth symbolizes human intervention in nature. The work collides the primitive nature of nature with the possibility of human interference, creates a scene space with the theme of ecology, and applies the tree modeling elements in the literati paintings of the Song Dynasty to sculpture. When people stare at these works, they will think about where human beings have gone and the relationship between nature and human beings.
Turtle Comes, Luck Comes is an interactive light installation shaped as a sea turtle. The sculpture is made of epoxy resin and metal and measures 720 by 1000 by 400 centimeters. The patterns of the shell are drawn from wave forms, a reference to fishermen returning safely from the sea. A crystal ball is placed beside the turtle. When hands are held near the crystal ball, sensors are triggered and the light in the body and the eyes of the turtle changes. The work reflects a wish for good luck, blessing and calm.
Zen is a handmade paper quilling artwork made for wall decoration. Paper quilling is a technique in which coloured paper strips are curled and folded into circles, curves and wavy lines, then glued onto cardboard to create a three-dimensional surface. Zen is built from coloured paper strips one centimetre wide, rolled into large and small coils and arranged by size, shape and colour contrast. Many folding and curling methods were tested to obtain gradient colours in paper. The framed piece measures 300 x 400 x 15 mm.
The Glimmer is a tape art installation applied to a train in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Nearly 110 square meters of glow tape cover the outside of the train, forming murals that show the sea, the ports, the mountains and the buildings of the city. The tape absorbs sunlight during the day and emits light at night, so the train becomes a moving lantern without electrical power. The interior is decorated with luminous foils and changing lights. The installation was created for the Taiwan Lantern Festival and applies several tape art techniques.
Mystical Serpent is a light art installation created on the facade of a century-old building in Shanghai, China. The work blends serpent legends from ancient China and ancient Rome. The main body is an inflatable form made of lightweight recyclable material, winding through the building windows and across the ground. Printed fabric on the walls and stickers on the glass form a mural with a pseudo three-dimensional effect. Eastern and Western motifs are combined in a unified color scheme. The installation links horizontal and vertical spaces and gives the old facade a new appearance.
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Sacred Blessing is a site-specific art installation created for a temple in Taiwan. The work translates temple prayer rituals into a contemporary spatial form. The structure is shaped like open hands and stands about 5200 mm high. Modular timber units are joined by precise interlocking assembly, with few fasteners. Wood and bamboo are used for sustainability and for a natural visual character. Visitors can step inside the hands, where engraved wooden scripts surround them. The installation invites quiet reflection on faith and heritage.
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