Sun Moon Lake, Nantou, Taiwan
The following description is courtesy of Cheng-Tsung FENG.
The Gray-cheeked Fulvetta is an endemic bird species in Taiwan named from its grey head with a white eye-ring and long black eye stripe running from the bill down the sides of the neck. In traditional Taiwanese aborigines, Thao, in Sun Moon Lake, it has been seen as a spiritual bird. Its chirping is carefully listened to for guidance to steer clear of ill fortunes before any serious undertaking.
The Nesting Plan by artist Cheng Tsung FENG is a work project by learning the nesting process from the animal architect in the forest. For this project, he follows the nesting procedures of Grey-Cheeked Fulvetta (twig selection plus contacting, grass blades, flowers, and soft cushions). FENG converts the way of nesting into timber structure technique and knotting craft. For travelers, he nests a home at Ita Thao Wharf.
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Project Details
- Artist: Cheng Tsung FENG
- Year: 2019
- Location: Ita thao Pier, Sun Moon Lake, Nantou, Taiwan
- Size: 450(L)x435(W)x305(H)cm
- Materials: Japanese cedar, white rope, azalea tree, LED light
Credits
- Organizer: Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area Administration
- Project Designer: Hsin Chun LIU, Chang Chi TSAI, Yu Cheng SHEN, David HSU, Si Ray CHEN
- Wooden Structure: Yumu Manufacture & Research
- Lighting Design: Oude Light (Yi Chang CHEN, Yan Yu YANG, Hao Wei LIN, Fang Hsun LIN, Chien Kuo HO)
- Photographer: Si Ray Chen
About Cheng Tsung FENG
Cheng Tsung FENG is a Taiwanese young artist. With an old soul in his body, he is fascinated by exploring the wisdom condensed out of time hidden in traditional utensils. He is reluctant to let go of these intangible assets along with traditional utensils. Thus, he inherits them by design and learns to create utensils from their tradition.
