Iconic East Coast installation art: Jimmy Liao meets painted wooden sheep

Photo/Text Provided by Keavy—Keavy Loves Qitao—

With casual luggage and a cheerful mood, I set off along the eastern coastline in search of the legendary drifting wooden sheep perched on wave-dissipating blocks. Now, let’s hit the road with my photography eyes—Let's go～

While strolling along the coast looking for the wooden sheep, I stumbled upon a vibrant Jimmy Liao artwork before finding the sheep. Though I’m not a huge Jimmy Liao fan, his works always bring a warm, heartwarming feeling.

Hanging out near the giant "White Rabbit," I also met many students on summer break and Hong Kong tourists—all here for Jimmy Liao’s creations. I truly witnessed the charm of Jimmy Liao in person that day！

Catching a moment when everyone had left, I quickly snapped a photo with the Jimmy Liao artwork, enjoying the breathtaking scenery together.

Walking further along the levee, I finally spotted the “wooden sheep” standing on the levee and wave-dissipating blocks～

These wooden sheep were created in 2012 under the guidance of internationally renowned woodcarver Lahaizi. Tribal residents showcased their artistic talents by handcrafting hundreds of unique sheep sculptures, each reflecting tribal characteristics and diverse expressions. Placed on the levee and wave-dissipating blocks against the vast backdrop of the Pacific Ocean, they revived the glory days of sheep herding in the Pisirian Tribe.

I couldn’t resist dancing with the sheep, feeling like a true shepherd. But don’t worry—I wasn’t bored enough to trick any farmers by shouting “Wolf’s coming!” (I couldn’t even find a farmer to fool anyway！Haha！Just kidding… pretty corny, right？(^///^))

“Pisirian,” meaning “sheep herding” in the Amis language, is known in Mandarin as “Baishoulian.” However, locals still prefer to call it “Pisirian.” Keavy does too—the name may be a bit tongue-twisting, but it sounds like a magical kingdom！No matter where you go, mutual respect and shared beauty should always be upheld.

In July 2013, a Jimmy Liao exhibition was held at the Taitung Art Museum, and the Pisirian Tribe organized a collateral exhibition in sync with the museum’s theme.