Tainan Rural Art Museum Opens with New Jimmy Liao Works on Display

By / MOOK Scenic Spots Home Travel Life Network Editorial Team
 
The 2015 Tugou Rural Art Museum officially opened on October 3. With the concept of "the village is the art museum, and the art museum is the village," this year features as many as 22 creative works on display. In addition to large-scale artworks made from recycled materials by several young artists, such as "Attack of the Giant Farmer" and "Iron Man," new works by Jimmy Liao have also made their debut.

With the philosophy of "the village is the art museum, and the art museum is the village!", for over a decade, Tugou Village has tried to use art as a direction for community development. In the past, it was first infused with life by Tainan National University of the Arts moving into Tugou, transforming the entire village space into an exhibition venue — rice paddies became canvases, agricultural products became artworks, and farmers became artists. Whether it’s village houses, warehouses, or farmsteads, everything became part of the exhibit. After 10 years of community development and revitalization, the Tugou Rural Art Museum has successfully built its reputation and become an annual highlight in rural areas.

The Tugou Rural Art Museum, with the village unit as its foundation, rotates exhibits with the seasons. Every villager serves as a volunteer, striving to transform "hardworking farmers into elegant farmers" while exploring another possibility of integrating art with rural management. This year's 22 works include the "Bixiliyan Creative Workshop" print exhibition co-created by Shuren Elementary School and Jimmy Liao, as well as rich creations by young artists such as "Rainbow Rain in the Countryside" and "Attack of the Giant Farmer."