Praying for the Russia-Ukraine War, Artist Lin Shibao Activates the World Voice of the Peace Bell
Taiwanese-American artist Lin Shibao rang the Peace Bell in front of the National Taiwan Museum today, kicking off a world tour to call for global voices for peace. He plans to establish a 'Taiwan Art Peace Park' in Ukraine.
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Lin Shibao, a Taiwanese-American artist, today rang the Peace Bell in front of the National Taiwan Museum, marking the start of his world tour to call for global voices for peace. He stated that artists participating in conflicts do not wield weapons but pens, and he plans to establish a 'Taiwan Art Peace Park' in Ukraine.
Lin Shibao, who has resided in New York since the 1990s, has long promoted concepts of peace and environmental protection through his work. He has previously created "March of Peace" using a million coins, or paid tribute to laborers with installation works made from tens of thousands of used gloves. Feeling the harm caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, he launched the "One Prayer, One Painting" project, and today officially began his "Peace Bell" tour.
This Peace Bell stands 286 centimeters tall and weighs 1.5 metric tons. It is inscribed with sunflowers, the national flower of Ukraine, and white doves symbolizing peace. Lin Shibao stated at the unveiling ceremony that after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, he declared he would "join the war," but artists' participation is not with weapons but with pens. Thus, he began the "One Prayer, One Painting" project, creating one painting daily to pray for peace. The second phase is to expand the power of peace and love, leading to the Peace Bell project.
Control Yuan Member Fan Shun-lu stated that Lin Shibao has been painting daily since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, accumulating 1,601 paintings without interruption. 600 of these have been sold through charity auctions, with proceeds serving as aid for Ukraine. The Peace Bell project aims to awaken public support for peace and humanity in corners of the world. Originally planned to start in front of the Presidential Office, due to administrative complexities, she suggested beginning at the National Taiwan Museum, adjacent to 228 Peace Park.
National Taiwan Museum Director Chen Teng-chin expressed honor that the museum could serve as the starting point for the Peace Bell tour. He thanked Lin Shibao for donating two paintings to the museum. He noted that the Ukrainian experience constantly reminds everyone of the value of peace, and Taiwan also faces the potential threat of war, expressing hope to support Ukraine through various means.
Lin Shibao specifically thanked Fan Shun-lu, Chen Teng-chin, and many assisting organizations. He mentioned that the upper and lower parts of the Peace Bell are inscribed with the names of sponsors and organizations. The central motif originates from his experience drawing with children in Ukraine. "I went to an orphanage and drew with them, seeing their pure lines, so I changed my design." The structure of the Peace Bell's motif is like rational adults above and below, attempting to create a better living space for the next generation.
Lin Shibao shared that the Peace Bell is scheduled to exhibit successively in Taoyuan, the United States, and other locations, with Ukraine as the final destination. Invitations have also been received from Europe. This bell carries the goodwill of hundreds of people, and he is willing to lend it for exhibition free of charge. He is currently in contact with Ukraine, and in the future, there may be about 5 acres of land in Ukraine designated as a "Taiwan Art Peace Park," for which he seeks public support.
The Lin Shibao Peace Bell tour begins today, with the first stop at the National Taiwan Museum exhibiting from today until the 19th. (Editor: Chen Renhua) 1150417
Lin Shibao, who has resided in New York since the 1990s, has long promoted concepts of peace and environmental protection through his work. He has previously created "March of Peace" using a million coins, or paid tribute to laborers with installation works made from tens of thousands of used gloves. Feeling the harm caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, he launched the "One Prayer, One Painting" project, and today officially began his "Peace Bell" tour.
This Peace Bell stands 286 centimeters tall and weighs 1.5 metric tons. It is inscribed with sunflowers, the national flower of Ukraine, and white doves symbolizing peace. Lin Shibao stated at the unveiling ceremony that after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, he declared he would "join the war," but artists' participation is not with weapons but with pens. Thus, he began the "One Prayer, One Painting" project, creating one painting daily to pray for peace. The second phase is to expand the power of peace and love, leading to the Peace Bell project.
Control Yuan Member Fan Shun-lu stated that Lin Shibao has been painting daily since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, accumulating 1,601 paintings without interruption. 600 of these have been sold through charity auctions, with proceeds serving as aid for Ukraine. The Peace Bell project aims to awaken public support for peace and humanity in corners of the world. Originally planned to start in front of the Presidential Office, due to administrative complexities, she suggested beginning at the National Taiwan Museum, adjacent to 228 Peace Park.
National Taiwan Museum Director Chen Teng-chin expressed honor that the museum could serve as the starting point for the Peace Bell tour. He thanked Lin Shibao for donating two paintings to the museum. He noted that the Ukrainian experience constantly reminds everyone of the value of peace, and Taiwan also faces the potential threat of war, expressing hope to support Ukraine through various means.
Lin Shibao specifically thanked Fan Shun-lu, Chen Teng-chin, and many assisting organizations. He mentioned that the upper and lower parts of the Peace Bell are inscribed with the names of sponsors and organizations. The central motif originates from his experience drawing with children in Ukraine. "I went to an orphanage and drew with them, seeing their pure lines, so I changed my design." The structure of the Peace Bell's motif is like rational adults above and below, attempting to create a better living space for the next generation.
Lin Shibao shared that the Peace Bell is scheduled to exhibit successively in Taoyuan, the United States, and other locations, with Ukraine as the final destination. Invitations have also been received from Europe. This bell carries the goodwill of hundreds of people, and he is willing to lend it for exhibition free of charge. He is currently in contact with Ukraine, and in the future, there may be about 5 acres of land in Ukraine designated as a "Taiwan Art Peace Park," for which he seeks public support.
The Lin Shibao Peace Bell tour begins today, with the first stop at the National Taiwan Museum exhibiting from today until the 19th. (Editor: Chen Renhua) 1150417