Qifensyao Introduction
Qifen Kiln is a place in Kunsan Village of Xinshe District that promotes the arts of ink painting and ceramic engraving. It also serves as the headquarters of the Taiwan Ceramic Engraving Association. Whether you're interested in clay shaping, wheel throwing, or ceramic engraving, you can satisfy all your desires here. The kiln's name "Qifen" raises the question of where the other third has gone. The owners, Zhang Lifeu and Li Chunmei, explain, "Before the earthquake, it was complete, but after the disaster, it was shattered." However, although the earthquake destroyed their works, it couldn't shake their dedication to artistic creation and promotion. Rising from the shadow of the disaster, they started from scratch to create ceramic artworks that symbolize hope. The 921 earthquake nearly ruined "Qifen Kiln"'s years of collection and creation. Heartbroken yet determined, the couple, along with members of the Taiwan Ceramic Engraving Association, began restoring their damaged site and creating ceramic engravings just ten days after the disaster, becoming a model for artistic creation during the reconstruction of the disaster area. Hidden within the mountains and forests of nature, "Qifen Kiln" offers opportunities for pottery and painting appreciation, allowing visitors to feel a vibrant life force, which is an added bonus for travelers.
