Hualien County Stone Sculpture Museum Introduction
The Hualien County Stone Sculpture Museum is the first museum in the country dedicated to stone sculpture. Hualien is known for its abundant stone resources, possessing over 90% of Taiwan's stone material, which has earned it the title of "Hometown of Stones." It is also a fertile ground for artists specializing in stone sculpture. The Hualien Cultural Affairs Bureau has created a unique artistic atmosphere in Hualien that centers on mineral resources and stone sculpture talent, hosting a "Stone Sculpture Art Season" every two years that gathers stone sculptors from around the world for exchange and competition, showcasing the development of stone sculpture culture. The museum features distinct exhibition areas including a collection area, a planned exhibition area, a modern stone sculpture area, a traditional stone sculpture area, and an audiovisual area. In addition to regularly displaying stone sculpture-related artifacts and materials, it also occasionally launches special exhibitions in collaboration with domestic and international stone sculpture artists. The stone sculpture art presented in the museum is a collection of exquisite pieces gathered over the years through the collection efforts and the hosting of the International Stone Sculpture Art Season. Currently, the museum’s collection of large stone sculptures is displayed not only in the open spaces within the cultural bureau's park but also throughout the county at various stations, scenic areas, important intersections, parks, schools, and other public spaces; visiting Hualien feels like entering a "Stone Sculpture Tourist City."
