Paper Transforms into Mighty Iron Robot – Taobo Museum’s Paper Model Exhibition Kicks Off Now

By MOOK Travel Life Network, Chen Guanxin, compiled and reported

 

Paper, something readily available and commonly used for writing and drawing, can also become a creative element in everything from decorations, lanterns, furniture to architecture. From now until February 7th, the Yingge Ceramics Museum is presenting the “Paper Fun – Xu Qiwens’ Paper Model Exhibition” at the small stage of the Life is Beautiful Cultural Goods Concept Store. The exhibition showcases paper-crafted works including a 175-centimeter-tall cartoon character and a mask of Mighty Iron Robot, as well as the creator Xu Qiwens’ favorite hyper-realistic paper airplane series. Since its opening, the exhibit has attracted many visitors to stop, admire, and take photos.

Xu Qiwens, from Taoyuan, started creating paper models because he couldn’t afford the expensive Mighty Iron Robot toys when he was in elementary school, which led to his love for paper art. Originally working in the IT industry, he officially founded “Paper Fun” in 2004 and began designing various paper models full-time. Xu Qiwens said that before designing, he first decides on a theme, builds the overall piece using 3D drawing software, then prints it out, and finally uses different types of paper to bring out the texture of the work.

 

The works exhibited this time are all made from various types of paper, including family-friendly assembly pieces such as the “Steam Locomotive,” “Deity Figurine – Mazu,” “Taobo Museum 3D Paper Cup,” and “Yingge Snake Kiln 3D Paper Model.” In addition, he specially spent one month crafting a 175-centimeter cartoon figure, a 60-centimeter-tall giant mug, and a Mighty Iron Robot mask to anchor the exhibition space. There is also his favorite hyper-realistic paper airplane series, such as the F-16 fighter jet, Boeing 747 passenger plane, and helicopters. All the creations are truly astonishing.

The “Paper Fun – Xu Qiwens’ Paper Model Exhibition” not only displays nearly ten years of Xu Qiwens’ carefully selected works but also offers parent-child interactive DIY paper art experiences every Saturday and Sunday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM during the exhibition period. For more detailed exhibition information, please visit the official website: www.ceramics.ntpc.gov.tw.

 

 

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