2023臺灣工藝美國形象展
我們的家:臺灣綠工藝關係美學
Homeland - Relationship of Taiwan Green Craft
@Earth @Community @Mind
臺灣身為地球村民,共同面對氣候變遷的地球家園;後疫情時代,同時面對情感疏離的社區家 園;隨著集體快速轉動的生活節奏,每個人亦尋求一個安頓心靈的家園(Homeland)。家園存乎於地球村(Earth)、存乎於人際社區(Community)以及存乎於心所安住(Mind),在此持續建立並維持自然、社會與內在的共存、調解與和解的反饋關係(Relationships)。
臺灣地處熱帶及亞熱帶,四面環海、山巒綿亙,曾有「福爾摩沙」(Formosa),意即 「美麗之島」之美名,孕育生物的多様性、人文樣貌的豐富度,以及族群的多元與包容。工藝源於 生活,集體生活的過程、經驗逐步累積成為人類的文化量體,同時也演繹了人與自然、人與社會、 甚或是個體內在的和諧、共生與調和之關係。在不同的時空環境下,持續互動、累積、融合、進 化,形成當代具有創造性、包容性、多元性、前瞻性的臺灣生活載體,承載豐厚的文化內蘊、生命的情感記憶與關懷。
呼應聯合國永續發展之普世價值,當代的臺灣工藝強調「自然、循環、平衡、寬容、生命力」的「綠 工藝」(Green Craft)精神價值主張,並倡議「全人工藝」(Craft for All)的平權概念,一社群一工 藝(One Community One Craft, OCOC)是一種採用分齡、分眾、適性、適地、去中心化思惟的社會互助關懷運動,以工藝為核心價值,織就人與自然、社會及其個體內在歸屬(即家園)間的關係美學,進而表達並踐履臺灣關懷地球家園、社區家園及心靈家園的人本關懷與地球公民的責任。
As a member of the global community, Taiwan collectively grapples with the profound challenges of climate change, while the post-pandemic era has left our communities emotionally estranged. Yet, despite the fast-paced nature of our world, people are still constantly seeking a place where they can find comfort and happiness. This place, known as "homeland," exists on our planet, within our communities, and within ourselves. It is a perfect synergy that is formed when nature, society, and our inner selves intersect, coexist and reconcile, forming a feedback loop to create a balanced relationship.
Taiwan, a stunning island that spans the tropics and subtropics, is a mountainous gem surrounded by water. It was named "Formosa" by Dutch explorers, which means - beautiful island. Taiwan is also home to rich biodiversity, diverse cultures and humanities, and an inclusive society with a wide range of ethnicities live in harmony. On this land, craft is an expression of life; our community and collective experiences accumulate to be the embodiment of cultures. At its core, craft is a way of interpreting the world around us, offering a unique perspective on our relationship with ourselves, others and society. It is a powerful means of expressing our individuality and finding harmony within ourselves through the process of reconciliation and coexistence. Craft continues to engage, accumulate and evolve to become a vehicle of creativity, inclusivity, diversity and vision. It is the embodiment of our rich cultural heritage and the emotional imprint of our lives.
Taiwan's contemporary craft reflects the United Nations' values on sustainable development, as embodied by the "Green Craft" initiative, which emphasizes nature, circularity, balance, inclusivity and vitality. In addition, the "Craft for All" initiative highlights our belief in promoting equality and accessibility to crafts. Meanwhile, the "One Community One Craft" (OCOC) program is a decentralized social outreach initiative that offers tailored programs suitable for different age and social groups while creating a sense of community and fostering solidarity.
Craft is a powerful tool for cultivating meaningful relationships between people, nature and society, and finding a sense of belonging within the inner self (the homeland). Craft is not only an expression of Taiwan's responsibilities to our Earth, communities, and minds, but also a core philosophy
that embodies the aesthetics of our relationships.