Hsu Wu-yung was born in Tainan and grew up molded by the Japanese education system, ultimately becoming one of the most important painters in Taiwanese modern art history. As a doctor, one bears witness to birth, aging, sickness, and decay. This experience helped Hsu Wu-yung shape the personal credo, which he had said time and again: "Physical life always comes to an end at some point. The only thing that can live forever is art."
La Cie MaxMind theater troupe produces works that combine elements of traditional and contemporary performing arts to reflect the various cultural influences that shape Taiwanese art and humanistic thinking. They also try to deal with modern conflicts, such as the need to both exploit and protect the environment, national identity, and the tensions between different social classes.