The most iconic view of Hai’an Road in the past — the "Blue Print" artwork — returns in 3D to the streets of Tainan

▲ The reborn Tainan Blue Print shines with a deep blue glow after being lit up, and its 3D design gives the new artwork more depth and layers. (Photo / Provided by Tainan City Government)

By reporter Tsai Wen-jun / Comprehensive report

Tainan’s Blue Print is back again. The cluster of old judicial dormitories, with an appearance reminiscent of traditional Japanese houses, has now been restored and turned into the “Blue Print Cultural and Creative Park,” which is scheduled to officially open in mid-2015. Its most eye-catching feature is the 3D Blue Print at the entrance, which was lit up on the evening of the 5th in front of an audience, allowing the Blue Print to once again shine with its deep blue radiance at night.

Once the most beautiful sight on Hai’an Road, the Blue Print art installation was a shared living memory for the people of Tainan. However, as the property owner reclaimed the land, the mural that had stood for 10 years was painted over in February this year, fading into history and leaving many locals and artists disappointed.

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Meanwhile, the historic cluster of old judicial dormitories, formerly known as the “First Judicial New Village,” consists of Japanese-style houses surrounded by towering banyan trees. Due to years of neglect, the area had become a breeding ground for dengue fever and a hot spot for crime. Through coordination and restoration efforts by the Tainan City Government’s Cultural Affairs Bureau, all the Japanese-style dormitories were successfully preserved. The original creator of the Blue Print artwork, artist Liu Kuo-chang, was also invited once again to recreate the classic Blue Print image in 3D. This not only gave new life to the aged buildings but also revived the urban memories of the people of Tainan.

Tainan Mayor Lai Ching-te said at the Blue Print lighting ceremony that the opening of the Blue Print Cultural and Creative Park carries significant meaning, not only representing the rebirth of the Blue Print but also serving as a spiritual symbol within the park. In the future, the park will also become one of the hubs for the cultural and creative industry. Currently, 14 micro cultural and creative studios have moved in, and the city hopes to provide even more young people with a platform to showcase their cultural and creative arts.

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