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.

An internationally renowned artist, Jung-Mei Wou specializes in sculpture, public art, photography, and installation. Since founding her studio in 2011, she has garnered widespread acclaim across the global art and design community. Inspired by the organic elegance of nature, her work is distinguished by flowing forms, poetic abstraction, and refined spatial sensibility. Her creations have received numerous prestigious accolades, including the A’ Design Award, HRD Design Award, MUSE Design Award, and MUSE Photography Awards, and have been exhibited globally and included in both public and private collections. As an Assistant Professor at the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, she imparts art and design wisdom, shaping minds with aesthetic creativity, reflecting her commitment to cultivating innovation and excellence. Prof. Wou's work inspires the global art and design community and stands at the forefront of innovative and captivating artistic endeavors. https://taiwannews.com.tw/news/5880411

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.