Liu Shih-Tung｜Lands Fragmented Culture Project Presentation｜Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab

  • Dates｜2019.01.26 14:00-18:00
  • Venue｜Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab, CREATORS space R302

After six months of resident exploration and collection, "Liu Shih-Tung — Lands: Fragmented Culture Project Presentation" will be launched on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at the "Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab" (the former "Air Force General Headquarters").

The "Lands" fragmented culture project is presemtation based on mapping connections. "Fragments" serve as vital evidence for understanding local transitions, exploring the evolutionary process of history and space.

This project utilizes the 1957 "Map of Taipei City" as a primary sample. This map was the first colored, surveyed map produced after World War II, drafted by the military's "Combined Logistics Command". It utilizes 68 different legends to present spatial information, providing meticulous details of road names and systems down to the alleys. The map depicts traditional settlements of old Taipei, as well as the "Military Families' Enclaves" and institutional dormitories that emerged with the military, showcasing the visage of Taipei City during the first decade of the post-war era.

With the "C-LAB" (Air Force General Headquarters) as the central point of the map, the project conducted urban exploration across 24 routes for "Cultural Fragment Fieldwork". Methods for collecting fragments included "Photographs", "Video Recordings", "Hand Rubbings", "Found Objects", and "Sound". Each route is assigned a "Collection Box" serving as a database for categorized materials. Within the residency space, a "Fragmented Culture" creative experiment was conducted, collaging these fragmented materials into a visual installation field that integrates "Sculpture", "Painting", and "Fragmented Culture Poetry".

The "Fragmented Human" performance at the project launch utilizes the human body to develop figures adorned with "fragmented totems," combining the performers' physical movements with vocal expressions.

More Information: Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab
https://clab.org.tw/en/creators/2018-r8/

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