Daxi Wood Art Ecological Museum - Artisan Gallery Introduction
The "Yishi Pavilion" was built in 1941 during the Japanese colonial period as the residence for the Police Department of Daxi District Office, serving as a police dormitory. After the Nationalist government moved to Taiwan, Chiang Kai-shek established a villa here, which was later occupied by Mr. Yu Jichang's family, who moved out many years ago, leaving it vacant. Daxi was once a stronghold of the woodworking industry, known for its exquisite Daxi wood products that integrate techniques such as precise mortise and tenon, inlays, carvings, ink painting, and lacquer. The masterful craftsmanship stems from the spirit of true artisans and the ethics and procedural guidelines established through the master-apprentice tradition—reflecting the Daxi woodworkers' belief in "craftsmanship and personal cultivation." To restore the glory of artisans, the Wood Museum planned to repurpose this dormitory as the "Yishi Pavilion," showcasing not only Daxi wooden crafts and utensils but also emphasizing the spirit and ethics behind them, fostering dialogue between people, materials, and tools, and connecting the artisan's "creation" with the user's "utilization" to evoke a sense of "utility and beauty." The "Yishi Pavilion" is expected to serve as a base for the inheritance of artisan spirit, allowing the public to not only appreciate the beauty of wooden craftsmanship but also understand the development context of artisan lineage, and to experience the artisan spirit behind the wooden items. (Source: Official website of the Daxi Wood Art Ecology Museum) For detailed information about guided services, please refer to the official website of the Daxi Wood Art Ecology Museum.
