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Taiwanese flowers meet modern art

Release date:2020-07-03
To allow people to admire the beauty of Taiwanese flowers closely, under the guidance of Agriculture and Food Agency, Council of Agriculture (AFA) and Taipei Financial Center Corporation, Taiwan Floriculture Development Association (TFDA) exhibits artworks made with Taiwanese flowers in the main hall of Taipei 101, located on the first floor. The exhibition opened between July 3 and July 17, 2020. Presenting Taiwanese flowers at an international landmark, Taipei 101 office tower, along with its postmodern architecture, perfectly brings out the beauty of Taiwanese flowers. Those floral works will surely impress visitors and signify the blooming hope of Taiwan in the post-pandemic era. 

Perfect combination of Taiwanese flowers and modern art

The AFA highlights that this exhibition features two rising stars in floral design who have won reputable international awards, Kelvin Li and Wenmin Ku. They put together color-rich cut flowers and orchids originated in Taiwan and other recyclable materials, turning them into installation floral art that embodies contemporary aesthetics. On the other hand, floral master Alfie Lin from CN Flower made perfect use of purple Vanda orchid to endow the space with a romantic vibe. Seeing his work, one would have no doubt why Taiwan has been called the Orchid Kingdom. Taipei Financial Center Corporation also invites world-renowned sculptor Kang Muxiang to create a sculpture with steel cables disused by Taipei 101. Its curved shape and warmhearted touch justly complement the floral art to compose a beautiful melody of flowers and art.

Glorious Taiwanese flowers that tell a story of Taiwan
 
The AFA explains that impacted by the spread of COVID-19, quality domestic flowers intended for export saw a drop in demand, and fewer floral design events were taking place, which limited citizens’ reach to floral art. In response, the AFA rolled out a series of promotional events to drive up demand for and consumption of domestic flowers. That initiative not only aims to help flower producers but also identifies flowers as a remedy for people in difficult times. This creative floral exhibition at Taipei 101 features a range of floral artworks and installations to provide a grand artistic treat to citizens who are overwhelmed by their daily routine and a stage for rising floral designers to showcase their talents. On site, you will get the chance to see diverse and rich flower varieties, floral craftsmanship, and perseverance that are unique to Taiwan. 
AFA Direct-General Hu Jong-I addresses the opening
Group photo of the press conference on “Taiwanese Flowers Meet Modern Art”
Exhibited artworks made with domestic flowers

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  • Refresh Date:2020-12-01