By / MOOK Scenic Spots Family Editorial Team
The public art along the Green Mountain Line of New Taipei City’s Danhai Light Rail invites renowned artist Jimmy Liao to create “Close Your Eyes for a Moment.” All 11 stations along the line will be transformed into Jimmy Liao’s picture books. Jimmy Liao and New Taipei City Mayor Eric Chu jointly held a press conference to unveil the works, welcoming visitors to ride a train filled with imagination, hope, and dreams. Jimmy Liao expressed gratitude to New Taipei City for providing such a creative space, hoping these artworks can add more color to each station and inspire greater imagination in the new urban area.
Public Art on the Green Mountain Line of New Taipei City’s Danhai Light Rail, Custom-Made by Renowned Artist Jimmy Liao – “Close Your Eyes for a Moment” (Image Source / New Taipei City Government)
Teacher Jimmy Liao is the pride of Taiwan. Many of his picture books are filled with imaginative life and bring joy to people. Whether it’s “Turn Left, Turn Right” or “Starry Starry Night,” his creations have added a lot of imaginative space to everyone’s growth and daily life. Jimmy Liao’s works also represent Taiwanese art on the international stage.
Public Art Creator Jimmy Liao Discusses Creative Philosophy with the Mayor (Image Source / New Taipei City Government)
This time, Teacher Jimmy Liao has created a brand-new picture book for the public art of New Taipei City’s Danhai Light Rail—“Close Your Eyes for a Moment”—to encourage everyone to take a moment to close their eyes in daily life. Even just imagining or glancing around can be a wonderful experience.
The Moving Art Feast of the Danhai Light Rail Officially Begins (Image Source / New Taipei City Government)
This is the first time Teacher Jimmy Liao has created something entirely new for public infrastructure. Each station features works by Jimmy Liao, and his picture books are transformed into three-dimensional sculptures. It is believed this will leave an important milestone in Taiwan’s public art and bring more color and imagination to Tamsui, which boasts rich geographical landscapes and a long history.
Jimmy Liao and Mayor Eric Chu Welcome Everyone to Ride a Train Filled with Imagination, Hope, and Dreams (Image Source / New Taipei City Government)
Endless beautiful imagination is Jimmy Liao’s blessing for Tamsui. Along the 11 stations of the Green Mountain Line of the Danhai Light Rail, distinctive sculptures emerge from flat images into the three-dimensional world, with the little girl from the story guiding passengers on their journey in various poses.
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