25×40 Arts Space Introduction
Huang Yizhen, 25 years old and working in Taipei, developed a dream of opening a coffee shop after reading the book "The Song of the Sad Coffee Shop." After 15 years in the workforce, she finally fulfilled this dream at the age of 40 on Zhongzheng Road in Chiayi City. This is the origin of the name 25x40 Arts and Culture Space, representing the two ages. Upon entering the 25x40 Arts and Culture Space, the cedar old house tells its 60-year history, which was the reason why Huang Yizhen decided to rent it at first sight and spent three months renovating it. The high and open structure seems to welcome any passerby who might stumble upon it. The space offers irregular exhibitions and sales of creative cultural works. Yizhen felt that many artists and craftspeople rarely have the opportunity to showcase their works while studying for her master’s degree, so she hopes to provide a platform for their artistic creations to shine. In addition to selling physical products, Yizhen also organizes various cultural activities, frequently inviting well-known personalities from across the country to hold lectures, workshops, and concerts at the store, hoping to promote and invigorate the cultural exchange in Chiayi City through these events. The old cedar house was previously connected to a neighboring building, and the construction workers noted that the cedar wood used is high-quality timber from Alishan, indicating that this house may have once belonged to an owner of considerable influence or economic standing. Through the passage of time, this house has shed its fame and wealth, and after meeting Yizhen, it has become Chiayi City’s first open arts and culture space, sincerely inviting everyone with artistic dreams to come here and share their beautiful aspirations. Recommended dish: Alishan Tea.
