25×40 Art Space Introduction
At 25 years old, Huang Yizhen, who was working in Taipei, had a dream of opening a café after reading the book "The Sad Cafe Song." After 15 years in the workforce, she finally realized her dream at the age of 40 on Zhongzheng Road in Chiayi City. This is the origin of the name 25x40 Art Space. Upon entering the 25x40 Art Space, the old cypress wood house tells its history of over 60 years, which is also the reason why Huang Yizhen decided to lease it at first sight and spent three months repairing it. The high ceiling and open structure seem to welcome any passerby for an unexpected visit. The space offers irregular exhibitions and sales of creative products, stemming from Yizhen's experience in graduate school, where she noticed that many artists or craftspeople have few opportunities to showcase their work. Thus, she hopes to provide a platform for their artistic creations to shine. In addition to selling physical products, Yizhen also plans various art and cultural activities, often inviting well-known figures from around the country to hold lectures, workshops, and concerts at the store, hoping to promote and invigorate cultural exchanges in Chiayi City through these events. The cypress wood house was previously connected to the next building, and the craftsmen mentioned that the cypress wood used is of high quality from Alishan, suggesting that this house may have once belonged to someone of considerable power or economic status. With the passage of time, the house has shed its fame and fortune, and upon meeting Yizhen, it has transformed into Chiayi City's first open art space, sincerely inviting everyone with artistic aspirations to come here and share their beautiful dreams. Recommended dish: Alishan Tea.
