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- Migrating Toward the FlowiChen Shu-Yen(陳淑燕), Tuwak·Tuyaw / Taiwan, ng Moonlight Bamboo, Taiwan rattan, Paper mulberry Barkcloth, Plant dyeing, Handmade paper, Sanku Flying boat 200 X 45 X 45 cm / Flying fish 180 X 30 X 30 cm, 2015-16
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- PATAPIAN (Thailand), Cone Container, 2015, Teak wood, Bamboo strips, 7 x 7 x 10 cm
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- Kamaro’an (Taiwan), Riyar Light, 2016, Umbrella Sedge, Powder Coated Steel, 35 x 35 x 38 cm/56 x 56 x 58 cm
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- Rudee Tancharoen (Thailand), 2016, Temporary LinkedRecycle Paper Dust, Copper, 20 x 40 x 1 cm
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- Korakot Aromdee (Thailand), 2016, Korakot Polka Dot Bamboo Love Seat, bamboo, cotton, Fabric, 135 x 700 x 90 cm
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Green Touch: Asia Eco Craft Design Exhibition explores the philosophy and implementation of eco design in contemporary craftsmanship. Highlighting the spirits of “local sourcing” and “hand making” within the context of traditional crafts development, the exhibition tackles eco-friendly ideas in contemporary craftsmanship such as material research, production technology, development of multiple functions, as well as end-of-life product disposition, and illustrates how crafts are presented with ideal aesthetic form and functionality, leading to further discussions on the relationships of craft design, traditional culture and social economy.
Because of geographic location and climate conditions, Taiwan and many Southeastern Asian countries are blessed with a variety of crafts materials and rich aesthetics. In 2014, during “M&O Asia”, we were very much impressed by the stunning dynamics of marketing power and design capabilities in Asia; therefore in Green Touch, aside from promoting eco craft design in Taiwan, we expand our scope to channel creative energy from Thailand, the Philippines, India, Indonesia, and Malaysia into the exhibition, showcasing a conversation on eco craft design among Taiwan and Southeastern Asian countries.
Through such exhibition with environmental awareness, we look forward to raising public attention for Mother Earth, and that both manufacturer and consumer fully support eco-design strategies, focus on smart consumption, valuing objects, and eventually strive forward towards sustainable development that equally recognizes life, ecology, and health.
Thank you to Hsuan-Chun from National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute, Taipei Branch
