Steeped in Tradition: Daxi’s Wood Art Meets Tea Art in a Perfect Blend of Beauty and Culture
Taoyuan City Daxi Wood Art Ecological Museum Hosts Special Exhibition
Reported by Epoch Times reporter Xu Naiyi in Taoyuan, Taiwan. The Taoyuan City Daxi Wood Art Ecological Museum is hosting the second touring special exhibition of “Daxi Customization and the Winning Works of the First Daxi International Wood Furniture Craft Design Competition” in the unique historical space of Xinfangchun Tea House in Taipei City.
The exhibition showcases tea furniture and tea utensils made by local wood craftsmen and workshops in Daxi, as well as the winning works of the first competition. The exhibition tells the story of the birth of a custom-made piece of furniture, connecting the needs of the custom-maker, the craftsmanship of the craftsman, and the role of furniture in the user’s life.
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Daxi wood craftsmanship has been passed down for hundreds of years. The “wood art industry” that provides a one-stop service from raw materials, wood processing, design, and customization has developed from the Qing Dynasty to the Japanese colonial period.
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The birth of a custom-made piece of furniture relies on the carpenter’s understanding of customer needs, the top skills of design and production, and the considerate consideration of the user’s life and usage situation.
The Wood Museum has invited local Daxi woodcraft companies to participate in the exhibition, including Sanhe Woodcraft Workshop, Dayi Art, Tanghe Shenzhu, Moofoo, Hefeng Wood Creation, Xiesheng Woodware, Xinyuqing Woodware, and Tuna Do Studio.
The “Second Daxi International Wood Furniture Craft Design Competition” is now being announced. The preliminary registration starts from now until February 3, 2015. The theme is “Storage”.
The Wood Museum continues to actively connect talents, establish a support system, and enhance international exchanges of local crafts through wood art theme research, curation, and organizing cultural festivals and competitions.