Penghu Caiyuan Oyster Shell Art Community Introduction
Penghu Caiyuan is located in the southeast of Magong City. The environment within the bay is naturally formed, featuring a semi-enclosed sea area that is sheltered from typhoons and not affected by the northeast monsoon. With no artificial pollution sources around, it serves as an excellent aquaculture area. In 1920, the Japanese cultivated pearls in the Caiyuan Fishing Port to the Shuanggangzi sea area. Oyster farming began in 1970, initially using a trial method of shallow water branch planting. After the county government conducted a coastal oyster farming promotion plan in 1973, the Japanese shallow sea farming method was adopted, using bamboo frames to hang oyster seedlings. Through technical exchanges and experience accumulation, deep-sea longline farming methods were developed. This deep-sea longline farming method allows for rapid oyster growth and produces plump oyster meat, leading to a favorable market response and high demand. As a result, many local residents have engaged in oyster farming, providing family processing side jobs and creating a prosperous scene in Caiyuan. In 2015, the Ministry of Culture launched the "Youth Village Cultural Action Plan," and community volunteer Huang Shuting participated with the "Penghu Caiyuan Oyster Shell Art Community" project, winning an award in the micro-industry category, becoming the only award recipient in all of Penghu. Embracing the concept of recycling, the project uses discarded oyster shells as the main material to create installation art, solving the issue of oyster shell accumulation that troubled the residents of Caiyuan village. Various large-scale public art pieces made from oyster shells depict animals, transforming what was once seen as waste into beautiful artistic works. These creative large-scale oyster shell installations are located next to the activity center of the Caiyuan community. They consist of zodiac animals that are assembled using washed, dried, and painted oyster shells. Currently, there are four zodiac animals: dragon, tiger, chicken, and ox, proudly standing in different corners of the Caiyuan recreation area. In addition to the zodiac animals, there is also an oyster wall made by hanging oyster shells, and the sound of the shells clashing in the gentle breeze creates the most beautiful sounds of nature. Alongside large artistic installations like "Golden Rooster Breaking Dawn" and "Tiger in the Wind," local mothers in the Caiyuan community teach classes to promote the creation of various small artistic pieces using oyster shells. Oyster shells are also used to adorn and paint local walls and pavilions, creating images that reflect the agricultural life of the villagers. This ensures that oysters are not only delicious dishes but also thoroughly recycled, with oyster shells adding distinctive features to every corner of the Caiyuan community. [Recommended Stay Time] 1 hour
Chicken-shaped Oyster Shell Art Installation
Oyster wall made of oyster shells串
