The Elders of Katumayan
Updated：2024-05-03
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Introduction
Materials: Composite Media
These giant puppets Memetica created were born in the beautiful Katumayan, where black bears used to inhabit. These mild giants do not belong to any cultures; they are parts of nature. With mysterious origin myth and the passing of time, they left the valley to participate in the celebratory ceremony of the Taiwan East Coast Land Arts Festival, while joining the traditional village life and other community activities. During the artist’s residence period, interested volunteers were recruited to sew and dye fabric, acquiring basic engineering and bamboo architecture knowledge, as well as other art forms and creative methods to co-create giant puppets.
These giant puppets Memetica created were born in the beautiful Katumayan, where black bears used to inhabit. These mild giants do not belong to any cultures; they are parts of nature. With mysterious origin myth and the passing of time, they left the valley to participate in the celebratory ceremony of the Taiwan East Coast Land Arts Festival, while joining the traditional village life and other community activities. During the artist’s residence period, interested volunteers were recruited to sew and dye fabric, acquiring basic engineering and bamboo architecture knowledge, as well as other art forms and creative methods to co-create giant puppets.
Artists
Location
No. 25, Xincun Rd., Taitung City, Taitung County Taiwán, R.O.C
