To promote art exchange during the pandemic, the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute presents a physical-virtual exhibition "Having Friends in the Future 3rd-nature Fiber Library (來自未來的朋友—第三自然的纖維材料庫)" exhibition from July 13 to Oct. 17.
The exhibition is an extended work display based on the results of "Research, Development and Creation of Conductive Material and Natural Fiber Composite Project" in 2020. This year, the curatorial team combined 12 scaffolds to build a large fiber material library installation and layered more than 100 natural fibers and alternative fiber materials on them.The materials collected within the library includes plants and animal fibers, metallic fibers, electronics, natural dye, artificial fibers, tools, among others.
The exhibition uses a fictionary fiber material library installation to express the spirit of continuous expansion of the boundaries of fiber craftsmanship.
One of the fiber material library installations designed by the curatorial team
Three embroidery patches
Roll of jute thread and scissors
Bamboo leaves
DSSC battery dyed with natural dyes
In light of the pandemic, the physical exhibition located in the Craft Design Hall of the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute is currently open by appointment only. To book an appointment, please visit the official webpage. The exhibition is also available online.