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Where Are the Birds and Soldiers?

Have you heard about the many hardworking soldiers maintaining the environment for passengers at Fuxinggang Metro Station? Or have you noticed the great number of birds that flock together at Guandu Metro Station?

Use your map to come and visit Fuxinggang and Guandu Metro stations.

Let’s see if you can find the birds and soldiers. Remember to look up, down and all around. Maybe you can find some in inconspicuous corners.

Guandu Metro Station

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Fuxinggang Metro Station

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Introduction to the Artworks

Carnival of the Animals

We have taken the animals in Guandu Nature Park as our protagonists and turned the cruel reality that they encounter into a black comedy. We present the results in various corners at Guandu Station.

When people come across these animals, maybe they will be surprised or find it amusing. But we would prefer that behind the sarcasm, they see the environmental issues that concern us. The predicaments these animals are exposed to are not singular events; they are crises that can trigger serious chain reactions. If people do not reflect thoroughly and act accordingly, we will eventually face a much harsher reality.

Bronze is the main material used in these artworks to present the various postures of the animals. Accessories such as plastic bags, gas masks and garbage are presented in their own realistic but colorful way. The intention behind this contrast between material and color is to highlight man-made crises. The artworks present environmental issues by way of small-scale sculptures, so that animals who are unable to speak for themselves can have their own silent protest. Accordingly, we hope to attract attention to our deteriorating ecology and environment.

  • Guandu Metro Station

Big Contributions from Small Soldiers

Visually inspired by the green soldiers of the classic “Army Men” toys, and taking their language for our stylistic vocabulary, we turned these two metro stations into a world of Army Men. The soldiers are fulfilling various tasks and are devoted to maintenance and upkeep of the world. Be it scouting, repairing, marching or doing drills, they focus on the mission at hand and are not distracted by the many passengers passing by. You may not notice them, but they are indispensible.

At Fuxinggang Station, we present a hidden world in quasi-theater form for passengers to randomly encounter. The appearance of the soldiers serves as a reminder to those people passing-by to notice the myriad military units contributing to our lives, and the military and historical significance of Fuxinggang Station itself.

The soldiers are well equipped with items such as binoculars and multipurpose backpacks. They are engaged in various tasks in different circumstances and settings. The only consistent theme is their military spirit: “Camaraderie, honesty and honor.”

  • Fuxinggang Metro Station

Event Images

Introduction to the Team

  • Organizer

    Taipei Metro

    “A world-class metro, a wonderful Taipei”

    With a service philosophy of openness and innovation, the Taipei Metro supports the City’s all-round development for better living, working, recreation, and transportation. We integrate the local spirit to forge a brighter urban culture.

  • Design and Execution

    noiseKitchen Art Co.,Ltd.

    noiseKitchen Art Co.,Ltd. is dedicated to developing new media arts. Regarding its artworks, noiseKitchen prefers to present installations full of visual stimulation with intriguing discursive points of view. By maintaining a delicate balance between art and technology, we make art approachable.

  • Sculpture Creation

    Glorious Golden Art Company Limited

    With years of experience in installation art making, the company is not only proficient in making art and 3D pieces, but also embodies a profound artistic sense and a creativity with diversity. With the company’s multifaceted development, allowing art and culture to be pervasive in all walks of lives, it will proffer a step forward for arts and cultural development in Taiwan.