By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team Compilation & Reporting
This year marks the fourth edition of the Taoyuan Land Art Festival, which follows the planning direction of ‘going out and bringing in.’ It captures attention with exciting activities and touches hearts with local stories. By integrating local resources, innovating thematic planning, and utilizing diverse media promotions, the festival has established brand recognition. It breathes new vitality into the region, creating a sustainable land art event that balances environmental, economic, and social sustainability.
The highly talked-about artwork ‘Eternal Sea’ at the land art festival was created by renowned artist Mr. Lin Shun-long, who specializes in merging environmental and living space art. Constructed from thousands of bamboo poles of varying lengths, the piece forms an upward-rising form reminiscent of air currents and outward-extending lines like ocean currents. The dynamic lines symbolize the idea of eternal life, weaving together a space where light pours in from different angles. The bamboos sway gently in the sea breeze, producing crisp sounds, while their undulating movements resemble ocean waves. Natural light filtering in from outside, along with the sea breeze, creates a feast of sound and light art.
The creator of ‘Eternal Sea’ is internationally acclaimed artist Teacher Lin Shun-long. (Photo by MOOK Scenic Spots’ Zhang Yingying)
And the internationally renowned bamboo weaver Artist Xu [Name obscured], known for blending traditional craft with contemporary aesthetics, created the ‘Thank You Crab’ piece, showcasing his signature modern style. ‘Thank You Crab’ expresses gratitude to the ocean and highlights marine conservation. Before the creation of ‘Thank You Crab,’ the artist had long been engaged in the research of bamboo art, calligraphy, and seal carving.
Showcasing the beauty of bamboo weaving art — the 12-meter-long king crab ‘Thank You Crab’ gives thanks to people for treating the ocean kindly on the seashore. (Photo by MOOK Scenic Spots’ Zhang Yingying)
A close-up view of ‘Thank You Crab,’ appreciating the artwork by master bamboo artist Xu [Name obscured]. (Photo by MOOK Scenic Spots’ Zhang Yingying)
The activity area of the Taoyuan Land Art Festival is located near Yong’an Fishing Port, making it perfect for enjoying the sea and sea breeze. There is also a coastal bike path nearby. After viewing the artworks, you can go for a bike ride. You can plan a full day here to admire the masters’ works while enjoying nature’s scenery.
Rivaling the Seto Inland Sea — 2016 North Coast Art Festival
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