Hong Yi Art Museum Introduction
Master Hong Yi graduated from Ming Dao High School's Visual Arts Department in 1988 and began working in installation art in 1990. In 2000, Hong Yi was selected to reside in the then most important contemporary art hub in central Taiwan, the Taichung Warehouse No. 20 Art Village. He is now an internationally renowned artist. His works are vibrant and often take the form of animals, sparking imagination and wonder in viewers! The museum features some pieces he created during high school, as well as those that returned with him from international exhibitions in places like New York and Washington. Many of these include both flat and three-dimensional sculptures. Hong Yi operates under the philosophy of "localization is globalization," believing that the kind of flowers that bloom depends on the environment. When contemplating what constitutes a local Taiwanese style, he symbolizes elements of daily life and folk customs. On the solid internal steel structure, he layers a colorful outer shell that features soft, vibrant, and solid cultural imprints. These symbols, such as floral cloth, blessings, paper cuts, and blue and white porcelain, are skillfully used by him to break free from the rigid and singular meanings of traditional interpretations, generating more imagination and inclusivity that intertwine to form new visuals and possibilities, showcasing a distinctive personal style. Hong Yi also symbolizes the "art museum" as a work of art, blending different buildings, materials, and elements according to postmodern concepts. In a space of more than 1,000 square meters, the old and new intermingle, and functions shift, deconstructing the traditional concept of the art museum as a white cube, integrating more local colors and emotions. The Hong Yi Museum operates on a reservation basis: 1. Submit an online application form via the Hong Yi Museum fan page. 2. Phone reservations: (04) 7380272. (Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Viewing times: Monday to Friday (excluding holidays). Morning session: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Afternoon session: 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM. The museum is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. The maximum number of visitors per day is 30, and notifications will be sent if fully booked (Groups of more than 10 must make reservations by phone). Admission is free. No age restrictions apply (Children must be accompanied by a parent). A warm reminder: Submitting the online application form indicates a successful reservation; no further notification will be sent. Any changes will be communicated via email. Eating and bringing pets into the museum is not allowed. For collectors inquiries: (04) 7380272, Manager Tsai.
Hong Yi Art Museum
Hong Yi Art Museum
