This work is inspired by the fable at the beginning of the first chapter of Zhuangzi's philosophy, A Happy Excursion. This sculpture is a reflection of the real world in microcosm and explores the nature of time and space, reality and fantasy, instant and eternity, which appear to be opposites but are at the same time interdependent symbiotic phenomena.
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 design and has won several international awards in sculpture and jewelers design. 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.