Pride of the City is the Public Art in Maple Garden, the urban oasis and an ecological park in Taichung City. This work expresses the image of four birds flying upward and presents multiple images similar to trees, flowers, and birds from different angles to show the cycle of four seasons and the harmonious coexistence of all living things. This public sculpture leads the visitors to approach nature and brighten nights in Maple Garden.

Establishing her Taipei atelier in 2011, Jung-mei Wou excels in visual arts, photography, sculpture, public art, and installation art, earning global acclaim and international recognition through numerous awards. As an adjunct assistant professor at the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, she imparts art and design wisdom, shaping minds with aesthetic creativity. Inspired by nature, Prof. Wou's creations embody elegant curves and profound aesthetic faith, solidifying her as a trailblazer in global artistry. Adorned with international awards, she stands at the forefront of innovative and captivating artistic endeavors. https://jmwou.pse.is/ntustAwards

In 2011, Jung-Mei Wou founded her atelier in Taipei, and she also teaches as an adjunct assistant professor at the University. She is passionate about art and cross-field design and has gained prizes in sculpture and jewelry design awards. The artist inspires and learns from Nature, and she extracts the beauty of all living things to show her unique creative expression with succinct and graceful curves, which has become her faith in aesthetics.