The Luster of Lacquer! National Treasures and Master Craftsmen Gather in Taichung for a Century of Brilliant Artistry
Date：2025-08-25
The Huludun Cultural Center in Taichung City, in collaboration with the Bamboo Arts Museum under the Cultural Affairs Bureau of Nantou County Government, proudly presents the "Lustrous Lacquer Elegance – 2025 Nantou Lacquer Art Special Exhibition" from August 22 to September 21. This exhibition showcases Taiwan’s lacquer art treasures, spanning both traditional and contemporary styles, with over twenty uniquely crafted masterpieces. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the radiant world of lacquer art, experiencing the depth and warmth that time imparts, and appreciating the beauty of light and the evolving eras.
The Huludun Cultural Center has actively connected cultural and museum resources across Taiwan over the years to promote the concept of "cultural equity and accessible art." This time, it has once again partnered with the Bamboo Arts Museum to present a masterful exhibition featuring works by several national treasure-level artisans, including "Living National Treasures" Wang Qingshuang and Li Ronglie; lacquer art preservers Huang Lishu and Wang Xianmin; and "Taiwan Craft Home" artist Chen Peize. Employing intricate techniques such as natural lacquer, mother-of-pearl inlay, carved lacquer, layered painting, and gold embellishment, these artists offer a unique perspective on nature, culture, and life, allowing audiences to appreciate the soul and innovation of Taiwanese lacquer art through delicate textures.
Featured works include Wang Qingshuang’s “Kapok Flowers and Pair of Birds”, which uses natural lacquer colors to depict blooming kapok trees in March, blending birdsong and floral fragrance into a poetic, picturesque scene. Li Ronglie’s “Mortar: Nantou Bamboo and Lacquer Fusion ”combines bamboo and lacquer, infusing traditional utensils with modern aesthetics to convey the significance of the "mortar." Huang Lishu’s “Falling Blossoms in Splendor” employs layered lacquer techniques to create a vivid and whimsical portrayal of spring’s fallen flowers.
Wang Xianmin's “Autumn Chrysanthemums” and “Peacock Displaying Its Feathers” feature intricate gold engravings of autumn chrysanthemums and peacocks, showcasing a perfect fusion of metalwork and lacquer art. Chen Peizhe's “Nightfall” captures the folds of fabric on the lacquer surface and inlays mother-of-pearl stars, evoking the whispering night sky. Additionally, the exhibition includes treasures from the Huludun Cultural Center's collection, such as Chen Huoqing's Carving Lacquer Plate and Liu Qinglin's Large Pine and Crane Plate, fully illustrating the technical heritage and diverse forms of Taiwanese lacquer craftsmanship.
Date：2025-08-25
The Huludun Cultural Center has actively connected cultural and museum resources across Taiwan over the years to promote the concept of "cultural equity and accessible art." This time, it has once again partnered with the Bamboo Arts Museum to present a masterful exhibition featuring works by several national treasure-level artisans, including "Living National Treasures" Wang Qingshuang and Li Ronglie; lacquer art preservers Huang Lishu and Wang Xianmin; and "Taiwan Craft Home" artist Chen Peize. Employing intricate techniques such as natural lacquer, mother-of-pearl inlay, carved lacquer, layered painting, and gold embellishment, these artists offer a unique perspective on nature, culture, and life, allowing audiences to appreciate the soul and innovation of Taiwanese lacquer art through delicate textures.
Featured works include Wang Qingshuang’s “Kapok Flowers and Pair of Birds”, which uses natural lacquer colors to depict blooming kapok trees in March, blending birdsong and floral fragrance into a poetic, picturesque scene. Li Ronglie’s “Mortar: Nantou Bamboo and Lacquer Fusion ”combines bamboo and lacquer, infusing traditional utensils with modern aesthetics to convey the significance of the "mortar." Huang Lishu’s “Falling Blossoms in Splendor” employs layered lacquer techniques to create a vivid and whimsical portrayal of spring’s fallen flowers.
Wang Xianmin's “Autumn Chrysanthemums” and “Peacock Displaying Its Feathers” feature intricate gold engravings of autumn chrysanthemums and peacocks, showcasing a perfect fusion of metalwork and lacquer art. Chen Peizhe's “Nightfall” captures the folds of fabric on the lacquer surface and inlays mother-of-pearl stars, evoking the whispering night sky. Additionally, the exhibition includes treasures from the Huludun Cultural Center's collection, such as Chen Huoqing's Carving Lacquer Plate and Liu Qinglin's Large Pine and Crane Plate, fully illustrating the technical heritage and diverse forms of Taiwanese lacquer craftsmanship.
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Updated：2025-09-08 16:37