Evolution of Fiber Art

Evolution of Taiwan Fiber Art Ecolution combines the definition of "ecology" and "evolution". The exhibition transmits value of Taiwanese craft aesthetics. In the same time, it inherits Taiwanese culture

Category | Curation Date | 2014 Output | Graphic Design, Poster, Execution Company | New Design Dimension Position | Intern Assistant of Project Manager

"Ecolution of Taiwan Fiber Art” is an issue according to an exhibition with the same name, which is published by National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute in 2014. The word “Ecolution” combines meaning of Ecology and Evolution. The contents include “Taiwan Natural Dye Art Exhibition”. The exhibition has been planned with natural dyes as its weft and fiber weaving as its warp. The aim of the “Ecolution of Taiwan Fiber Art” exhibition is to present a clear picture of the development of the craft of dyeing in Taiwan.

Curation

In order to have an exhibition which can clearly present the past, present and future of Taiwanʼs dyeing tradition, we cannot ignore the many different elements and factors that have contributed to the development of the dyeing sector in Taiwan. Therefore, people can realize that actually we have a great deal of potential that can enable us to move forward confidently into the future innovation in Taiwanʼs handicrafts sector.

Initiation of the Exhibition This project “Evolution of Taiwan Fiber Art” is commistioned by Taiwan Technology Research and Development Center in 2014. The aim of the curation is to organize the history of fiber and dying in Taiwan. By understanding the history of Taiwan, people will realize that both fiber and dying are essential ingredients from our daily life to trading goods.

Research and Data Collecting for Fiber and Dying Chronology During the time, we collected literature as more as possible to present the chronology of fiber and dying in Taiwan since 1990. We categorized the data into the four categorises, including “history, government, policy, non-government.” From the context, we figured out many surprising stories and history. Following the contexual discovery, we visualized the details of basic information for transmitting more

Inforgraphic Information

Demographics of Taiwan The population in Taiwan is approximately 23. 4 million.

Taiwanese Taiwanese nowadays use Traditional Chinese and ㄅㄆㄇ system.

Formosan Black Bear Formosen Black Bear is a subspecies of the Asiatic black bear. Formosan Black Bears are endemic to Taiwan. There are nearly 200

Formosan Sika Deer Formosen Sika Dear is a subspecies of sika deer endemic to the island of Taiwan. There are around 200 deers in Taiwan now.

Curation Process / Fiber Art

Collection Collecting information from essays and understanding whole

Discovery

Pin out the location producing fiber and dyeing ingredients

Sharing By international conference and gathering scholars from all over the world, we wanted to share the idea of delicate handcraft skill and breathtaking works all over the world

Curation Process / Dian Shin FUNDAMENTAL •

In this project, I joined final step of exhibition. I helped photographers shoot phots, organize the event and layout the exhibition. During the experience, I learned to negotiate with different roles in the preparing period.