As a pioneering gouache painter in Taiwan, Kuo Hsueh-hu was one of the first artists who depicted everyday Taiwanese culture and scenery in grand paintings. Deeply inspired by the daily life and natural scenery of Taiwan, his 1930 work "Festival on South Street" illustrates a historical scene in Taipei that arouses a sense of nostalgia among older generations.
Wu Ming-yi is an award-winning author, professor, and naturalist whose works encompass fiction, prose, literary theory, and essays. Wu Ming-yi's well-acclaimed short story collection "The Illusionist on the Skywalk and Other Stories" has recently been adapted into a television drama series produced by PTS and premiered on February 2021.