Autumn Book Room Introduction
Chiayi Utopia, an artistic salon for young people, is a bookstore that operates purely out of coincidence, founded by Qiu Sijie, the owner of Taichung 107 Gallery. It serves as a communication platform and artistic salon for the youth of Chiayi. The space gathers elements of coffee, music, and books. Under the transformation of an artist who describes it as "not practical," the Qiu Book Room, an angular triangular old house, stands amidst the traffic on Forestry West Road. The architectural form resembles a ship, setting sail at sunset, dreaming together while awake. Whether immersing in a sea of books, contemplating in silence, or lounging at the bar seeking caffeine or the impact of contemporary thoughts, Qiu Book Room has no specific business agenda, allowing free expression once aboard. Notable for its atypical bookstore space crafted by Chen Zhixian, one can appreciate the dialogue between new and old materials, the blending of rigid lines and graceful curves, the slant of the stairs, the light and shadow cast in from the windows, and the freely displayed books. The final focal point is on the third floor, where a suspended ship mechanism sits at the apex of the angular triangular structure. During dusk, one can stand at the ship's bow to witness a magnificent sunset. Book lovers should take time to explore the treasures within; all the books are part of Qiu Sijie's personal collection, generously offered for reading. If you encounter him at Qiu Book Room, be sure to sit down and chat, as that is the correct way to engage with this artistic salon. Image source: Chiayi City Government Tourism News Department | Photographer: Mag
