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Intro

Name

Comforting Whispers of the City

Period

2026-09-03 ~ 2027-02-21

Venue

3F, Taipei Branch, National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute

Address

No. 41, Nanhai Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City

Have You Smiled Today? Living in a city that is constantly on edge, hurrying through crowded commutes and spending our days hunched over our desks, we gradually become accustomed to a life shaped by endless demands and quiet anxieties. As stress and uncertainty settle into our daily routines, our bodies, minds, and spirits long more than ever for a place to pause, rest, and simply be. Comforting Whispers of the City positions craft as the central medium of social prescribing. Here, craft is understood not merely as an object, but as a tangible form of companionship woven into everyday life. Through the touch of human hands and and the tactile qualities of materials, craft invites us to engage in an intimate dialogue with the act of making. In the focused, unhurried rhythm of creation, restless minds gradually find calm. Every trace left by the maker's hands, bearing the subtle marks of labor, care, and time, becomes a quiet yet powerful conversation, offering emotional comfort, resilience, and healing to those who encounter the work. In recent years, many countries across Europe and North America have actively embraced the concept of social prescribing, advocating pathways to well-being that extend beyond medical treatment. By encouraging people to visit museums, engage with the arts, and participate in cultural experiences, these initiatives foster non-clinical support systems grounded in community and culture, nurturing both body and mind. We believe that craft-making is, in itself, an act of healing and one of the warmest and most humane responses to the emotional challenges of contemporary urban life. Within this exhibition, we seek to reimagine the psychological relationship between the individual and the city through a sensory journey unfolding in three successive stages: Release, Empathy, and Transformation. As an experiential practice of social prescribing, the exhibition is organized into three thematic sections, each gently guiding visitors toward emotional restoration through a progressively unfolding and immersive experience. The first chapter, Ease into the City, focuses on release and relief, inviting visitors to discover emotional outlets through the lightness and playfulness of craft. The second chapter, Held in Gentle Embrace, shifts toward empathy and support, with the warmth embedded in the act of making allowing visitors to feel understood, accepted, and gently accompanied. The final chapter, Breathe with the Forest, culminates in restoration and readjustment. Within a tranquil environment inspired by the wisdom of nature, visitors are encouraged to rediscover the wisdom needed to navigate urban life, reconnect with themselves, and restore their inner balance. Through playful imagination, soothing lines, and subtle humor, the participating artists transform the weight and complexity of everyday life into moments of lightness. Carefully composed spatial experiences create places for quiet reflection and heartfelt dialogue, inviting every visitor to pause, receive their own social prescription, and experience the healing power found in the warmth of handmade craft and the tactile beauty of its materials. As visitors journey through Ease into the City, releasing the pressures they carry; move into Held in Gentle Embrace, where they find empathy and companionship; and finally arrive at the tranquil woodland of Breathe with the Forest, where inner peace is quietly restored, the healing power of craft begins to take root within. This exhibition is more than a static presentation of handcrafted objects. It is an active practice of reconnecting and reconciling with oneself and with the city. The traces left by each maker’s hands upon their chosen materials offer companionship and silent understanding. Through the warmth of clay, the softness of fibers, and the reassuring solidity of wood, the collective anxieties and quiet loneliness surrounding us are gently dissolved, transformed, and resettled through the focused act of making. The traces left by each maker's hands upon their chosen materials are more than evidence of craftsmanship—they are gestures of companionship, quiet listening, and human connection. Through the warmth of clay, the softness of fibers, and the reassuring solidity of wood, we rediscover the comforting presence of touch. As our attention settles upon the slow rhythm of making, the collective anxieties and quiet loneliness that often accompany urban life begin to soften, gradually giving way to calm, acceptance, and a renewed sense of belonging. When you leave the exhibition, the city outside may still move at its relentless pace. Yet we hope you will carry with you your own social prescription, shaped by the warmth of handmade craft and the quiet wisdom of making. Whenever life feels overwhelming, may you remember to pause for a moment and breathe. For within the warmth of human hands lies one of life's gentlest remedies, and perhaps, the city's most tender confession to you.

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About the Curation

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Exhibitor

國立臺灣工藝研究發展中心

國立臺灣工藝研究發展中心（以下簡稱本中心）隸屬於文化部，致力於工藝文化推廣與工藝產業扶植，業務職掌包含工藝研創、人才培育、工藝檢測修復、研究出版與展覽、工藝典藏加值應用、地方工藝扶植、工藝美學教育推廣、工藝產業輔導、國際交流合作等工作。工藝源自生活，以人為本。基礎於色彩心理學中綠色的正面象徵，本中心提出「綠工藝」概念，涵容工藝的多元價值，歸納出內涵面與實踐面兩大核心精神理念：內涵面之工藝精神理念包含自然、循環、平衡、寬容、生命力；實踐面則包含頂真精神、工作倫理、愉悅勞動與生活美學。本於前述綠工藝精神理念，本中心為推動臺灣工藝文化發展與交流之平臺，施政關照之對象除了包括工藝產業生態系中所有參與者，亦期許藉由工藝介入社會，促進公民參與，以關照生活在臺灣這塊土地上的所有人民，實踐Craft for All之理念，達成健全臺灣工藝生態系與臺灣工藝價值的社會實踐之雙重目標。

Exhibitor

力譔堂整合行銷股份有限公司

力譔堂整合行銷股份有限公司自2006年成立以來，持續以創意、專業與執行力為核心，透過不斷累積實務經驗與拓展多元專案領域，建立完整的企劃與整合執行能力。公司重視專案策略、溝通協調與執行品質，從需求理解、策略規劃至現場執行，均強調細節掌握與團隊協作，致力於將創意轉化為具體成果。近20年來，力譔堂整合行銷股份有限公司的服務範疇涵蓋文化藝術策展、表演藝術展演、地方產業推廣、城市行銷及特色節慶活動等，專案執行足跡遍及臺灣各地。面對不同城市、地域與專案需求，公司持續累積跨領域的整合經驗，並透過多元形式的企劃與創意發展，回應不同合作單位及受眾的需求。在團隊建構方面，公司重視人才的專業能力與多元專長，透過適才適所的分工與團隊協作，整合企劃、設計、行銷、活動執行及專案管理等不同面向的專業力量。團隊以務實、積極的工作態度推動各項專案，從前期規劃、溝通協調到後續執行與管理，持續累積經驗並優化工作流程。以「共好、互利」為合作理念，力譔堂整合行銷股份有限公司長期投入文化藝術與城市行銷相關領域，透過專業整合、創意發想與實務執行，逐步累積多元專案成果，並持續以創新思維與行動力，拓展不同形式的合作可能。

工藝家／藝術家

許晏豪

陶塑藝術家許晏豪，畢業於新竹師範學院美勞教育系，長年投入美術教育，現專注陶塑創作與文創開發，以「老街系列」為近年重點。他從臺灣老物件、街巷與庶民文化汲取靈感，以手捏陶塑細膩重現招牌、磚瓦與生活場景，將記憶轉化為有溫度的立體敘事。其作品不僅是模型，更承載著日常情感與時代風景，讓人重新感受熟悉而珍貴的生活片段。

工藝家／藝術家

廖偉淇

金工藝術家，長期專注於金屬工藝與鍛敲創作。高中時期即投入藝術學習領域，退伍後接觸金工藝術後重新，重新進入藝術大學工藝設計學系就讀。深受金工藝術家林國信啟發，逐步建立紮實的金工鍛敲技藝與創作語彙。其創作擅長運用金屬材質的延展性與立體塑形特質，將自然觀察轉化為細膩而富有生命感的作品，在工藝技術與藝術表現之間，展現深厚而成熟的創作能量。