SONGYAN WATER DRESS
"Water" is the reflection of our soul.
Water is the most common substance on the planet and has strong liquidity. The "Water Dress" series is inspired by Dr. Masaru Emoto's study of the impact of consciousness on water crystals. Since 2019, Lee, Kuei-Chih and Lua Rivera have created unique "water dresses" in different waters. These works are like natural textiles floating on the water, like clothes tailored for water, praising the most important and mysterious substance in life in the form of art- "water".
Water has important value for "Songshan Cultural and Creative Park", which is reflected in its historical, industrial operations, and transformed cultural functions. From the early tobacco industry to the protection of cultural heritage today, water has always been an important carrier of industrial history and process. In addition, the water scene design in the park is also an indispensable part of it. In addition to promoting the ecological balance, it also enhances the ecological value of the park and provides a good example of the green space in the city.
In addition to the architectural characteristics of the mountain roof in the park, the ecological landscape pool has attracted a large number of migrating birds. During the migration, these birds brought plant seeds into landscape pools and surrounding areas through feces, feathers, and feet, promoting the diversity and lush growth of ecological pool plants, and forming a rich plant community. This not only enhances the ecological and landscape value of the park but also promotes biodiversity and ecological balance.
The design of the "Songyan Water Dress" is based on the characteristic mountain-shaped roofs in the park, and the pattern combines the orderly arrangement of bird feathers, leaves, and plant cells to jointly create many blooming flowers. The artwork scientifically integrates natural aesthetics, creating water-dress works belonging to the field. The "Songyan Water Dress" works coexist with the plant in the ecological landscape pool. From a unique artistic perspective, it shows the delicateness and elegance of nature and has achieved another natural charm in the ecological value of the show field.




Lee, Kuei-Chih / Lua Rivera.
Songyan Water Dress. 2024. Pine wood, aquatic plants, paint, steel cable. Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, Taipei City, Taiwan. 18m(L)x 14m(W)x 5cm(H).