Under the guidance of the artist, participants engaged in a process of co-creation. Before weaving, they selected and pulled threads from an entangled bundle, as if gently untangling their own thoughts together. Finding a comfortable spot to sit, they interlaced various materials through the warp threads already prepared by the artist. The artist gently guided the session, listening closely to how each visitor felt about the textures. Some found a deep sense of calm, while others discovered their inner passion for weaving, getting so fully immersed in the rhythm that they completely lost track of time.

Just around the corner, behind a closed door, another artist’s studio had suddenly opened for business under the sign: “Aesthetic Snack Shop”! Here, the visitors became the creators of the shop’s menu. Following the artist’s introduction, everyone began crafting an imaginary dish from their memories, using pre-arranged Hakka ingredients and local specialties.

It was fascinating to watch participants carefully select ingredients and themes—some drawing from recent events, others unlocking long-forgotten memories sparked by the wide array of ingredients in the studio. In this everyday eatery guided by the artist-turned-shopkeeper, ingredients became paint and plates became canvases. The different arrangements by the participants and their conversations with the artist sparked a wonderful, lively chemistry. Finally, the artist said, “Now, go ahead and eat the dish you made!” Putting the food into their mouths, the guests experienced a strange, beautiful conflict—by consuming the artwork, they were swallowing their own memories.

Running parallel to each other just across the hallway, both sessions focused on gathering memories through different art forms. By using sight, touch, smell, and taste, participants drew memories from their minds to share stories. These shared creative experiences echoed continuously throughout the spaces of the art village.

A couple of days before the event, Chupei City Mayor Cheng Chao-Fang and the Director of the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (NTMOFA), Chen Kuang-Yi, also made their first visit to the art village! From getting to know the environment to interacting with the artists and joining the art experiences, their visit through the platform of Grand View Art Village significantly deepened their connection to and appreciation for artist residencies and local community engagement.

𖤣 Artists-in-Residence: Yasen Vasilev｜Fan, Sih-ci｜Chen, Ying-ting

● Residency Period: September 2 (Mon) – December 2 (Mon)

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