Exclusive Preview: A 25-Meter Giant White Moon Rabbit Created by Hofmann for Taiwan

▲ The 25-meter-tall moon rabbit lounges lazily on an aircraft bunker, making the people nearby look tiny—its adorable posture is enough to melt anyone’s heart.

Reported and photographed by Chen Rui-zhong, Taoyuan

The 2014 Taoyuan Land Art Festival was held from September 4 to September 14 at the Naval Taoyuan Base. This year, in addition to the mysterious military base location adding intrigue and uniqueness, the exhibited works also gathered creations from globally renowned artists, including masterpieces by international giants such as Li Chen, Hong Yi, Zhang Huan, Xu Bing, and Hofmann. The organizers also specially allowed selected media to enter the exhibition site early, bringing readers the latest updates on the land art festival.

▲ Hong Yi’s series of works feature vibrant colors and rounded curves.

At this year’s land art festival, you can seeLi Chen’s"Carefree Land" and "Flying Paradise" series, allowing visitors to experience up close his sculptures’ unique style that feels “both heavy and light.”Hong Yialso brings colorful three-dimensional sculptures such as “Get Rich Quick,” “Round Dragon,” and “Running Rabbit,” which appear even more lively against the blue sky and greenery of the naval base.

▲ These hyper-realistic military weapons were all made by Lu Yichen using corrugated cardboard.

Among them, the globally renowned creator of the"Rubber Duck"—Hofmann—has specially created a large art installation for Taoyuan:"The Moon Rabbit."This giant moon rabbit with long ears and a cute smile quietly reclines on Aircraft Bunker No. 9. At 25 meters tall, adults standing next to it appear no larger than the size of its palm (photo opportunities only; close contact prohibited during the exhibition). When a breeze passes, the rabbit’s fur flutters as if it were a real plush toy. Its round belly and big feet are also irresistibly heartwarming.

▲ A squadron of proud black cats, with designs that are both cool and adorable.

In addition to the giant moon rabbit, China’s most famous performance artistZhang Huanis also showcasing his previously unreleased work "Six Paths of Reincarnation" at the land art festival. The entire piece stands 10 meters high, 12 meters wide, and weighs over ten tons. Up close, one can feel its overwhelming and majestic presence—it's the heavyweight attraction of this exhibition.

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Additionally, to pay tribute to the Black Cat Squadron that once served at the naval base, the land art team transformed an aircraft bunker into a mysteriously playful black cat shape and designed a "U2 Black Cat Figurine Parade" on the runway. Both cute and commanding, it’s another highlight of the exhibition.

▲ "Six Paths of Reincarnation" is an unreleased work by Zhang Huan, with its massive volume and pose exuding tremendous presence.

Dubbed a “model-making genius,” Lu Yichen, driven by his passion for weaponry, used recycled corrugated cardboard to create a series of military weapons. This exhibition showcases his 91 unique pieces, five of which visitors can touch and take photos with. He has also produced a brand-new U2 high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft model specifically for the exhibition—the intricate craftsmanship makes it hard to believe it’s made from cardboard by an amateur.

▲ The brightly colored Reunion Umbrella is a collaborative creation by students from Daxing High School.

The organizers stated that in addition to showcasing artworks from artists around the world, the land art festival also features film screenings, large outdoor performances, interactive activities, and even Taiwan’s only air raid-themed fun run held on an airplane runway. The event is free to enter, and visitors are welcome to join in the celebration at the land art festival.

However, the organizers also remind the public that as the airport grassland has a pristine ecosystem, there may be snakes or red imported fire ants present inside. They urge everyone to follow the designated venue routes to avoid endangering their own safety.