Sculptures by international artists added to NCKU campus
Tainan, Taiwan, May 23, 2014
National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), southern Taiwan, commissioned two international artists to create three public works of art recently adding to the lively atmosphere.
The NCKU Art Center utilized the “post-renovation upgrade of the East side of the Cheng-Kung Campus” construction plan (成功校區東側教學舍後期更新整建工程) to commission 3 pieces of exterior sculpture.
Japanese artist Jun Honma and American artist Pete Beeman were tasked with creating three public works of art themed energy, in hopes of providing people with more positive energy.
The three sculptures respectively titled, the “Fountain of Life(生命之泉)”, “Fire of Hope(希望之火)”, and “Eternal Light (永恆之光)” are placed near the Department periphery.
Since its completion, the models of the final products have been portrayed in the window display of the Yun-Ping building.
The three public works of art use the natural elements of water, fire and light to fulfill the energy-themed criteria, as well as corresponding with the surrounding earth and wood of the campus’ environment.
Through the symbolism of warmth of light, gentleness of water, hope of fire, and wind as a messenger, the artworks attempt to exude positive energy.
Both the “Fountain of Life” and “Fire of Hope” were designed by Honma, who specializes in visual manipulation; the former is placed in an open green of the Department of Resources Engineering, and the Department of Material Sciences and Engineering for the latter.
As for Beeman’s “Eternal Light”, it can be found at the permeable pavement square of the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering.
Honma’s work specializes in visual manipulation, and he has in the past participated in the internationally renowned Echigo-Tsumari Art Field, as well as taken part in National Ilan University’s public art installation project (國立宜蘭大學公共藝術設置案) and Wang Xi Elementary School’s “B-case Campus Area” art installation scheme (新北市網溪國小公共藝術設置案「B案校園區」)
On the other hand, Beeman’s niche is that of concise, metal sculptures. His works have been seen in Oregon and other places in America and Taiwan.
NCKU’s “post-renovation upgrade of the East side of the Cheng-Kung Campus” construction plan was completed at the end of 2013.
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National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), southern Taiwan, commissioned two international artists to create three public works of art recently adding to the lively atmosphere.
The NCKU Art Center utilized the “post-renovation upgrade of the East side of the Cheng-Kung Campus” construction plan (成功校區東側教學舍後期更新整建工程) to commission 3 pieces of exterior sculpture.
Japanese artist Jun Honma and American artist Pete Beeman were tasked with creating three public works of art themed energy, in hopes of providing people with more positive energy.
The three sculptures respectively titled, the “Fountain of Life(生命之泉)”, “Fire of Hope(希望之火)”, and “Eternal Light (永恆之光)” are placed near the Department periphery.
Since its completion, the models of the final products have been portrayed in the window display of the Yun-Ping building.
The three public works of art use the natural elements of water, fire and light to fulfill the energy-themed criteria, as well as corresponding with the surrounding earth and wood of the campus’ environment.
Through the symbolism of warmth of light, gentleness of water, hope of fire, and wind as a messenger, the artworks attempt to exude positive energy.
Both the “Fountain of Life” and “Fire of Hope” were designed by Honma, who specializes in visual manipulation; the former is placed in an open green of the Department of Resources Engineering, and the Department of Material Sciences and Engineering for the latter.
As for Beeman’s “Eternal Light”, it can be found at the permeable pavement square of the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering.
Honma’s work specializes in visual manipulation, and he has in the past participated in the internationally renowned Echigo-Tsumari Art Field, as well as taken part in National Ilan University’s public art installation project (國立宜蘭大學公共藝術設置案) and Wang Xi Elementary School’s “B-case Campus Area” art installation scheme (新北市網溪國小公共藝術設置案「B案校園區」)
On the other hand, Beeman’s niche is that of concise, metal sculptures. His works have been seen in Oregon and other places in America and Taiwan.
NCKU’s “post-renovation upgrade of the East side of the Cheng-Kung Campus” construction plan was completed at the end of 2013.
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