With plenty of rain, mountainous terrain, and a network of rivers, Miaoli County demonstrates the beauty of Taiwan. Situated in the central northern part of the island, this diamond-shaped area is the traditional home of Atayal and SaySiyat tribespeople. Nowadays, Hakka form the main group of Han Chinese.
Taiwanese artist Chang Chiu-Tai was born in a rural village Miaoli County in 1938, where he developed a deep attachment to the land. And he demonstrates this in his Taiwan Cultivations series. Chang
This weekend, TAIWANfest Toronto will feature several of his paintings in a free exhibition. Passing By Or Belonging will be in the Brigantine Room at Harbourfront Centre from noon to 6 p.m. on August 24 and 25.
According to festival website, Chang “has used his paintings to capture and preserve important moments in life, allowing time to stand still”.
“He holds a deep affection for the interaction between humans and nature, particularly the nurturing earth,” the festival states.
Chang’s landscapes come across as cinematic, romantic, and sumptuous. Some might look at his works and think of American master Andrew Wyeth. But to Chang, his art is really just an expression of gratitude for the county where he was raised.
TAIWANfest Toronto presents Passing By Or Belonging in the Brigantine Room at Harbourfront Centre from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday (August 24) and Sunday (August 25). Admission is free. Learn more about diverse communities from the Toronto Spark website. Follow the Toronto Spark on X @TOSparkOfficial.
