Six Eye-Catching Installations at Hsinchu Art Lantern Festival Perfect for Photos

By MOOK Scenic Spots Compilation & Reporting

From now until March 4, a series of activities will be held in the Dongmen City lantern area, the moat art lantern zone, and the Cultural Affairs Bureau’s “Hsinchu City Art Exhibition.” Starting from Dongmen City and connecting through the moat to the circular stage on Fuhou Street, six art installations have been created, primarily featuring technological lighting and geometric designs. Young artists used the concepts of “circle” and “hand” in their creations—the circle symbolizes “fulfillment” and “reunion,” while the hand represents the protection of Hsinchu City and Taiwan.

The creative teams behind the six installations include artists Chuang Chih-wei, Chen Chih-chien, Kao Te-liang, Hsu Hsün-hsiang, Tsai Chieh-hsin, and the Urban Art Studio. The main lantern atop Dongmen City was created by the Shi Xian Art Studio, featuring a playful golden dog wearing a magician’s hat and waving a magic wand that draws a beautiful galaxy across the sky, fulfilling the wishes of citizens. Chuang Chih-wei presented “Ocean Currents in the Forest,” placing a rainbow-glowing arc on the surface of the moat, which reflects another magnificent beam of light on the water, interlocking rings symbolizing how people protect one another.

There is also Kao Te-liang’s work “It Takes Time,” Hsu Hsün-hsiang’s “Circle River,” Chen Chih-chien’s “Light Flow Barrier,” and works by the Urban Art Studio and Tsai Chieh-hsin that feature animal and human figures to bring people closer to art, making them popular spots for photos.

In addition, contemporary artist Wu Jian-hsing displayed a home-style art installation titled “Couple’s Wish Pavilion” at Fuqian Square, combining traditional culture with modern technology. Using vintage furniture and digital light boxes, it creates a sense of time travel and features hanging wish cards, merging the themes of New Year reunions and making wishes. The exhibition runs until March 8.