Daxi Wood Art Ecology Museum - Craftsmen Hall Introduction
The "Arts Master Pavilion" was built during the Japanese colonial period in Showa 16 (1941) as the police department's official residence in Daxi District. It served as a police dormitory. After the Nationalist Government relocated to Taiwan, General Chiang Kai-shek established an official residence here, which was later occupied by Mr. Yu Jichang's family until it was vacated many years ago. Daxi was once a hub for the development of the woodcraft industry, producing exquisite wooden artifacts that feature intricate joinery, inlays, carvings, ink painting, and lacquer techniques. The skilled craftsmanship originates from the true artisan spirit and the moral and procedural codes established through the apprenticeship system, embodying the ideal of "craftsmanship and personal cultivation" in Daxi wood products. To restore the glory of artisans, the Wood Ecological Museum planned to transform the dormitory into the "Arts Master Pavilion," which not only showcases Daxi woodworking crafts and wooden objects but also emphasizes the underlying spirit and ethics, allowing dialogue between people, materials, and tools. This connection fosters the emotional resonance between the artisans’ "creation" and the users' "utilization," leading to a shared appreciation of "utility and beauty." The "Arts Master Pavilion" is anticipated to serve as a base for the transmission of the artisan spirit, enabling the public to not only admire the beauty of wooden crafts but also understand the developmental context of artisanal teachings, and to appreciate the artisan spirit behind the wooden items. (Source: Official website of Daxi Wood Art Ecological Museum) For detailed information on guided tours, please visit the official website of the Daxi Wood Art Ecological Museum.
