A Bamboo and Oyster Shell Land Art Rises from Adversity, Illuminating a Brilliant Beacon of Hope
By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
Situated at the park at the intersection of Guanghua Road and Yixin Road in Kaohsiung City, a striking new landmark has been added. This is the site of the Kaohsiung 81 Gas Explosion. Originally a children’s park, it was later invited by a legislator and local social welfare organizations to be redesigned by internationally renowned bamboo weaving artist Wang Wen-Chih. Using over 5,000 bamboo poles and 250,000 oyster shells, he created the large-scale art installation “Gathering.” Viewed at night, it resembles a dreamlike ocean castle, conveying a message of rebirth from despair and offering healing to the wounds of the past. As a result, it has become one of Kaohsiung’s most popular photography spots in recent years.
Kaohsiung’s bamboo and oyster shell land art was designed to commemorate the 81 Gas Explosion (Image source / Kaohsiung City Government)
Invited by legislators and social welfare groups, internationally acclaimed bamboo master Wang Wen-Chih was commissioned to create Kaohsiung’s bamboo and oyster shell land art (Image source / Kaohsiung City Government)
The bamboo and oyster shell land art is captivating at night (Image source / Kaohsiung City Government)
The uniquely shaped bamboo and oyster shell land art has become a new popular landmark in Kaohsiung (Image source / Kaohsiung City Government)
The large-scale art installation “Gathering” was created using over 5,000 bamboo poles and 250,000 oyster shells (Image source / Together Art Festival)
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