Suogang Bicycle Rest Station Introduction
The Lock Harbor Bicycle Rest Stop, completed in 2023, is a must-visit spot for cyclists. We invited contemporary Taiwanese artist Hung Yi to represent the Penghu islands, consisting of 1 city and 5 townships, with the number "15," using vibrant colors to express the diverse local elements and rich cultural atmosphere. The streamlined golden eel shape forms the letter "L," paired with the wheels that creatively display the characters for Penghu representing "OVE," and the character "湖" resembling "tide." In addition to the LOVE bicycle signage, there is also a cute "Heart Swan" whose long neck creates a heart shape, perfectly embodying the meanings of the swan. The artwork integrates local elements and auspicious symbols, adding joy and celebration to the piece. Moreover, the rest area is equipped with a bicycle repair station, providing cyclists with temporary repair tools to ensure they and their bikes can rest adequately. The Penghu Chrysanthemum Island Route is the only offshore route among the 16 diverse bicycle routes. The Lock Harbor Bicycle Rest Stop is located in Lock Harbor Village in Penghu and is the first bicycle rest stop in the Pengnan area of the Chrysanthemum Island Route. Beyond providing space for cyclists to relax, it also combines the landscape art created by the internationally renowned artist Hung Yi. The pavement incorporates marine life patterns painted by local artists, offering a comfortable space for cyclists to rest while attracting travelers to take photos and experience the aesthetic of the landscape, thus enhancing the identity of the Pengnan scenic area. Visitors can explore well-known attractions in Pengnan, such as the Wind Cave Sea Erosion Cave, Shan Shui Beach, and the canoeing experience at Jing'an. Riding a bicycle with the sea breeze, experience the beauty of traveling around the Penghu Bay deeply. The artist Hung Yi uses the number "15" to represent the Penghu islands, paired with vibrant colors to reflect the diverse local elements and rich cultural atmosphere. The elongated golden eel crafts the letter "L," combined with the wheels that include the characters for Penghu forming "OVE" and the character "湖" that resembles "tide." Through Hung Yi’s delicate thoughts, a visitor adorned with a crown of daisies symbolizes happiness. "Loving (Love) the Wind" is a really "trendy" thing! The Heart Swan, regarded as a symbol of loyalty and everlasting love, embodies steadfast affection. The swan is also a symbol of peace, kindness, loyalty, bravery, and high aspirations, often referred to as "the angel of beauty and goodness." The charming design of the Heart Swan, with its long neck forming a heart shape, aptly conveys the meaning of the swan, with its graphic elements blending local aspects and auspicious meanings, making the entire artwork joyful and celebratory.
Heart-shaped Swan Art Piece
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