Taiwanese Photographers Series Reaches 9th Edition, Highlighting Female Perspectives
The 9th edition of the Taiwanese Photographers series was launched, spotlighting Hsieh Chen-lung, Lin Fu-mei, and Chang Yung-chieh, and notably increasing female representation to record Taiwan's cultural history.
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(Central News Agency reporter Wang Pao-er, Taipei, 22nd) The Taiwanese Photographers series has published its 9th edition, focusing on the stories of Hsieh Chen-lung, Lin Fu-mei, and Chang Yung-chieh, and preserving more records from female perspectives. Minister of Culture Li Yuan hopes to let everyone see the stories behind each photograph and have more imagination.
The Taiwanese Photographers series has completed 9 editions totaling 36 volumes. Photographic creator Hou Shu-tzu, one of the subjects in the 6th edition, was the first female biography subject. Chen Kuang-yi, director of the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, stated at the launch event today that out of the three photographers published this time, two are female, increasing the proportion of female photographers in this series.
Lin Fu-mei is a pioneer in Taiwan's photography education, and her photographic creations cleverly apply special optical phenomena, presenting highly recognizable surreal images. She stated that although the experimental process of creation is accompanied by a high failure rate, the unexpected surprises give the works a unique sense of existence.
Chang Yung-chieh has long combined fieldwork with photography to record the brilliant landscapes of Penghu, and in recent years has integrated personal spiritual realizations into her creations. She hopes to soon witness a new generation of more outstanding, broad-minded, and creative Taiwanese photographic artists leisurely emerge in beautiful Formosa.
Hsieh Chen-lung is known for his concept of "hunting shadows," focusing on capturing the moment. Additionally, starting in the 1960s, he participated in shooting stills for over 200 films for 30 years, preserving the golden age of Chinese cinema with his works. Hsieh's family member, Hsieh Shao-yuan, mentioned today that his grandfather not only left historical records of Taiwan, but his photographs themselves convey "beauty."
Minister of Culture Li Yuan said in his speech, "The remarkable thing about photography is relying on the lens to capture every moment and feeling in a life that drifts with the current." The three monographs published this time further represent the photographers' observation of life, records of personal history, and close-ups of the entire era.
Li Yuan also recounted his own memories and stories with the three photographers, such as how he was once a subject in Chang Yung-chieh's lens. Speaking of the photos taken of him, they truly captured his mood of facing life, always learning to "drift with the current, let go of everything, and not be too hard on oneself."
Chen Kuang-yi expressed special thanks to Hsieh Chen-lung's family for entrusting Hsieh's photography notes and "Orchid Island Sentiments" series works to the National Center of Photography and Images for archiving. Lin Fu-mei also selflessly donated a total of 70 works by her and her husband Hsieh Ming-shun to the center; Chang Yung-chieh has also provided long-term support and assistance for the publication project of the Taiwanese Photographers series. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150422
The Taiwanese Photographers series has completed 9 editions totaling 36 volumes. Photographic creator Hou Shu-tzu, one of the subjects in the 6th edition, was the first female biography subject. Chen Kuang-yi, director of the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, stated at the launch event today that out of the three photographers published this time, two are female, increasing the proportion of female photographers in this series.
Lin Fu-mei is a pioneer in Taiwan's photography education, and her photographic creations cleverly apply special optical phenomena, presenting highly recognizable surreal images. She stated that although the experimental process of creation is accompanied by a high failure rate, the unexpected surprises give the works a unique sense of existence.
Chang Yung-chieh has long combined fieldwork with photography to record the brilliant landscapes of Penghu, and in recent years has integrated personal spiritual realizations into her creations. She hopes to soon witness a new generation of more outstanding, broad-minded, and creative Taiwanese photographic artists leisurely emerge in beautiful Formosa.
Hsieh Chen-lung is known for his concept of "hunting shadows," focusing on capturing the moment. Additionally, starting in the 1960s, he participated in shooting stills for over 200 films for 30 years, preserving the golden age of Chinese cinema with his works. Hsieh's family member, Hsieh Shao-yuan, mentioned today that his grandfather not only left historical records of Taiwan, but his photographs themselves convey "beauty."
Minister of Culture Li Yuan said in his speech, "The remarkable thing about photography is relying on the lens to capture every moment and feeling in a life that drifts with the current." The three monographs published this time further represent the photographers' observation of life, records of personal history, and close-ups of the entire era.
Li Yuan also recounted his own memories and stories with the three photographers, such as how he was once a subject in Chang Yung-chieh's lens. Speaking of the photos taken of him, they truly captured his mood of facing life, always learning to "drift with the current, let go of everything, and not be too hard on oneself."
Chen Kuang-yi expressed special thanks to Hsieh Chen-lung's family for entrusting Hsieh's photography notes and "Orchid Island Sentiments" series works to the National Center of Photography and Images for archiving. Lin Fu-mei also selflessly donated a total of 70 works by her and her husband Hsieh Ming-shun to the center; Chang Yung-chieh has also provided long-term support and assistance for the publication project of the Taiwanese Photographers series. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150422