Inherited Craftsmanship

The transmission of weaving traditions is a dialogue of identity, community, ethnicity, and history. Weavers will explore this theme by integrating their cultural practices. In Hualien, many Indigenous groups sustain their cultural identity, preserve traditional wisdom, and strengthen their connection to the land through weaving. This vital practice deepens their knowledge and showcases their remarkable resilience. The exhibition features weavers from multi-generational families, collective weaving groups, and master-apprentice lineages. Their participation fully embodies Hualien's weaving as a vast tapestry, collectively woven from the life experiences of diverse communities, brimming with inclusivity and vitality.

Brand Innovation

Brand innovation in weaving draws from cultural traditions, emphasizing handcrafted quality and a contemporary lifestyle. These brands utilize natural fibers and other everyday materials to create diverse, colorful textile compositions. This represents not only an extension of skill but also a transformation of materials and a process of contemporary design. The featured works and their accompanying narratives vividly illustrate how the relationship between people and weaving continues to address spiritual needs in modern society, showcasing vibrant vitality.

Contemporary Experimentation

In Contemporary Experimentation, creators weave, braid, bind, and knot diverse materials onto fibers of varying textures, producing abstract forms. This multi-faceted exploration of materials—ranging from soft to rigid—redefines weaving's place within the contemporary art landscape. Many creators adeptly utilize recycled fabrics and plastics, combining skilled execution with experimental approaches to present fully realized concepts. Peering into their works reveals themes from intimate self-reflection to expansive environmental issues. While varied in conception, technique, material sourcing, and presentation, these pieces share common threads of innovation and contemporary relevance, alongside their professional practice.