Hong Yi Art Museum Introduction
Master Hong Yi graduated from Ming Dao High School in the Visual Arts program in 1988 and began working in installation art in 1990. In 2000, he was selected to be an artist in residence at the Taichung20 Warehouse Art Village, then the most important contemporary art hub in central Taiwan. Now, he is an internationally renowned artist. His works are very vibrant, often featuring animal shapes, which evoke great imagination and a sense of artistic surprise! The museum exhibits some pieces from his high school creations, as well as works that have returned from international exhibitions, including those in New York and Washington. There are many flat and three-dimensional sculptures among them. Hong Yi believes in the philosophy of "localization is globalization," asserting that the environment produces distinctive flowers. When considering what constitutes Taiwanese local style, he symbolizes the nutrients from life and folk culture, manifesting them into soft, colorful, and rich cultural imprints layered on the hard inner steel. These symbols, such as floral patterns, blessings, paper cuts, and blue-and-white porcelain, are utilized flexibly to escape the rigid and singular meanings inherited from tradition, generating greater imagination and inclusivity, capable of blending and connecting new visuals and possibilities, showcasing a strong personal style. Hong Yi also symbolizes the concept of "museum" as a work of art, integrating various architectures, materials, and elements through postmodern ideas. In a space of over a thousand square meters, old and new intertwine and functions transform, deconstructing the traditional notion of a museum as a white box and infusing it with more local colors and emotions. The Hong Yi Museum operates on a reservation system for visits: 1. Submit an online application form on the Hong Yi Museum fan page. 2. Make a reservation by phone: (04) 7380272 (Business hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM). Visiting hours: Monday to Friday (excluding holidays). Morning session from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and afternoon session from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM. The museum is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. The daily visitor limit is 30 people, and if full, notifications will be made accordingly. (Groups of more than 10 people must make a reservation by phone.) Admission is free, and there are no age restrictions (young children must be accompanied by a parent). Please note: Submitting the online application form signifies a successful reservation without further notification. Any changes will be communicated via email in advance. Eating, drinking, and bringing pets are not allowed in the museum. For collector inquiries, please contact (04) 7380272, Manager Tsai.
Hung Yi Museum of Art
Hong Yi Art Museum
