Kaohsiung Science Park - Discover Public Art Introduction
Kaohsiung Science Park is located between the districts of Luzhu, Gangshan, and Yong'an in Kaohsiung City, covering an area of approximately 570 hectares. The main industries include optoelectronics, precision machinery, and biotechnology (medical equipment). The park can be accessed via the Kaohsiung Science Park interchange on National Highway No. 1 through connecting roads, with public transportation available through Taiwan Railway Luzhu Station and Gangshan Station via provincial highway Route 1. Shuttle buses from Kaohsiung Mass Rapid Transit can also take passengers to the park. Additionally, a free shuttle bus service to the park operates from Luzhu Station, and in the future, the Kaohsiung MRT will extend to Luzhu, significantly improving transportation convenience. The park is approximately 35 kilometers from Kaohsiung International Airport and about 40 kilometers from Kaohsiung Harbor, giving it a noteworthy geographical advantage in international transport. The park integrates local agricultural products known as the "Four Treasures of Luzhu" - tomatoes, cauliflower, eggs, and milkfish - aiming to maintain sustainable development of natural resources while fostering technological industries. Numerous public art installations that reflect local characteristics are set up around the park, bridging historical and spatial dimensions to promote cultural heritage. Different materials (such as mosaics, stainless steel, galvanized steel, pebbles, and fiberglass) express the beauty of local culture and industries through works like "Gene No. 35," "Spatial Memory," "Blue Magpie," "Good Day Bear," and "The Dance of Flakdo," among others. ◆ "Gene No. 35": Inspired by large eggs, this artwork reflects the characteristic agricultural products of Luzhu and carries connotations of "production" while pursuing the development goal of a "three lives park" that integrates production, living, and ecology. The cracks in the eggshell symbolize the birth of human wisdom and remind us that the development of the medical equipment industry stems from caring connections with human interfaces! ◆ "Good Day Bear": Maintaining ecological balance and sustainable development of natural resources is one of humanity's most urgent challenges in the 21st century, and it has become a global issue of concern in modern technology and the arts. The good day everyone dreams of means not only refreshing the streams so that the little bear has plenty of fish to eat; it also means enabling humanity to coexist and mutually benefit with the natural environment, creating a win-win situation of "having both fish and bear's paw." Let us earnestly look forward to such good days coming soon with the joint efforts of technology and art! ◆ "Spatial Memory": The transformation from farmland and parks to the current science park has changed the environment continuously; however, the care and recognition everyone has for this land remain unchanged. It expresses the transcendence of all things beyond temporal norms and preserves the beauty of the world through technology and memory. By integrating regional landscape concepts, it fosters more interaction and communication between the public and the park, creating cherished memories together. ◆ "The Dance of Flakdo": Much like how the large-scale forms of organisms are recorded within the tiny scale of genes, fractals offer us a new perspective for observing the world. ◆ "Blue Magpie": This artwork employs membrane structures for the wings and tail of the bird, with a steel structure serving as its backbone and supporting framework, adorned with colorful bands. ◆ "Spring Breeze Brings Back Life": Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi used "wildfires cannot burn it all; the spring breeze brings it to life again" to metaphorically express vitality. Dedicated to biomimetic technology, this work signifies that "returning to life" is no longer an unreachable orthopedic goal. The main product range comprises artificial joints for orthopedic use, aiding patients with damaged joints through surgical replacement, restoring their mobility and providing long-term use. Joint Orthopedics is a spring breeze for joint patients, utilizing the wisdom of technology to connect with life's happiness; the joy of patients symbolizes the return to life. ◆ "Mother Duck with Ducklings": This artwork portrays the image of a mother duck leading her ducklings, providing a warm feeling within the science park. This style of connection symbolizes the sustainable management and enduring vitality of the science park. Furthermore, the entire collection of works allows the public to engage, embrace, rest, and enjoy. ◆ "Inspiring Ideas, Transforming Creativity": Based on the computer mouse, symbolizing technological transformation, it extends series of inspirations manifested through overlapping mechanical gears, signifying the diverse development and rich technology of the tech industry. The rotating gears metaphorically represent the transformation of traditional industries, resonating with the park's historical culture while linking to future developments, adding significant identifying landmarks with spiritual meaning. ◆ "Adding Colors to Life": Nature is inherently colorful, but what we perceive with the naked eye is limited compared to what optical technology can reveal. Taiwan International Lithography Color Technology Company aims to add more colors to our lives, innovating and allowing colors to be expressed more freely, enhancing our sense of happiness. ◆ "Mirror Reflection": This sculpture is constructed with dual elliptical mirror surfaces, making it a dynamic container that absorbs the surrounding environment and quietly records changes. One side reflects passersby, while the other showcases the vast sky. The semi-open base environment blurs the internal and external relationship, providing opportunistic observation of nature for those who come and go. ◆ "The Powerful Force of QR Screw": Starting from digital imagery and futuristic technological living, this artwork combines QR codes and screws as symbols. Viewers can scan the QR code to quickly connect with and learn about the Southern Science Park, transitioning from physical space into cyberspace. This interactivity fosters connections between the viewer, the artwork, and the science park. Furthermore, the small screw symbolizes the solid strength of technology professionals who can uphold a vast world. Originally a tiny precision object, it expands into a large visual force, stepping from small beginnings towards the broader world; the QR screw represents not just a small screw but also aims to reflect the local effort and the boundless potential that spreads globally. ◆ "Companion": The developing Southern Science Park in Kaohsiung has an incomplete identification system. While large factories and buildings are abundant, they aren't easily recognizable; thus, large, creatively designed indicators have been created for the park, using striking colors and fun modern designs to intrigue and leave an impression on all passersby, even if they are not heading to Kaohsiung Park.
