The Press Division, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles, will present a photo and Taiwanese craftsmanship exhibition at the El Segundo Public Library to celebrate the National Day of Taiwan (October 10) and to share with LA metropolitan residents the island's natural beauty and rich culture.
The photo exhibition entitled "Taiwan Sublime" features several series of photographs taken by famous Taiwanese photographers: Chi Po-lin, Liu Chen-hsiang, Huang Ting-sheng and Chen Chih-hsiung who have crisscrossed Taiwan and its sister islands for many years to document numerous features on the country's natural and human wonders. The four artists present their perspectives on Taiwan's traditional arts, festivals, folkways, and nature.
In addition, the exhibit includes a display of intricate Taiwanese craftsmanship:
Koji Ceramic Art (Blessing and Longevity, Bajiazang, Perfect Match for a Hundred Years)
Ceramic (Ivory White Herder Water Supply)
Puppetry (Temple Fair Series/Dry Land Sailing, Hukupo (Auntie Tiger) Series, Temple Fair Series/Elderly Carrying Young)
Oilpaper Umbrella Pastoral
Bamboo "Ruyi" Casket
The exhibition will run from October 1 to October 29, 2010. The library is located at 111 West Mariposa Ave., El Segundo, CA. Admission is free and open to the public as follows:Monday - Thursday (10:00 am-8:00 pm), Friday (1:00 pm-5:00 pm), Saturday (10:00 am-5:00 pm)
For more information, contact the library, c/o Roz Templin at 310-524-2773; or Peter Sun (TECO) at 323-782-8765 x203 or by email: petersun1955@yahoo.com
