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“Taiwan's Living Portrait” 「台灣的生命肖像」

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Description

In this reflective artwork, you become both the viewer and the subject. As you stand here, you join the myriad faces that compose Taiwan's complex identity. Take a moment to observe your reflection and consider: - How do you perceive your own identity in relation to Taiwan? - What aspects of your appearance or background contribute to or challenge the notion of "Taiwanese-ness"? - If you're Taiwanese, how has your understanding of your identity evolved over time? - If you're not Taiwanese, what preconceptions about Taiwanese identity does your reflection challenge? Reflect on the immigrant nature of Taiwanese identity: - What makes someone Taiwanese? Is it birthplace, cultural practices, language, or something less tangible? - How does the diversity of your own background mirror the diverse roots of Taiwan's people? - Consider the color of your skin: Does it align with or diverge from your idea of a "typical" Taiwanese person? Why might that be? Ponder Taiwan's unique position: - How does Taiwan's history of immigration compare to other nations like the United States? - Why might someone be considered a "foreigner" in Taiwan but not in other multicultural societies? - If you've immigrated to Taiwan, how has your sense of belonging changed over time? Remember, Taiwan's identity, like your own, is not static. It's a living, breathing concept that evolves with each person who calls this island home. Your reflection is now part of this ongoing narrative, contributing to the ever-changing portrait of Taiwan. As you leave this mirror, carry these questions with you. Your reflections – both literal and figurative – are integral to understanding and shaping Taiwan's identity. 在這件反思性的藝術品中，你既是觀眾也是主角。當你站在這裡，你加入了構成台灣複雜身份的眾多面孔之一。請花一點時間觀察你的倒影，並思考以下問題： - 你如何看待自己的身份與台灣的關係？ - 你的外表或背景中，哪些方面促進或挑戰了「台灣人」的概念？ - 如果你是台灣人，你對自己身份的理解是如何隨時間演變的？ - 如果你不是台灣人，你的倒影又如何挑戰了你對台灣人身份的預設觀念？反思台灣人身份的移民特性： - 是什麼讓一個人成為台灣人？是出生地、文化習俗、語言，還是其他更難以捉摸的東西？ - 你自身的多元背景，如何映照出台灣人的多元根源？ - 思考你的膚色：它是否符合或偏離你心中「典型」台灣人的形象？為什麼會有這樣的想法？深入思考台灣的獨特地位： - 台灣的移民歷史與其他國家（如美國）相比有何異同？ - 為什麼有人在台灣被視為「外國人」，但在其他多元文化社會中卻不會？ - 如果你是移民到台灣的，你的歸屬感是如何隨時間改變的？請記住，台灣的身份，就像你自己的身份一樣，並非一成不變。它是一個活生生的概念，隨著每一個稱這座島嶼為家的人而不斷演變。你的倒影現在已成為這個持續敘事的一部分，為不斷變化的台灣肖像貢獻一筆。你的反思 – 無論是文字可述或不可述 – 都是理解和塑造台灣身份不可或缺的一部分。 3008x4016 2024, Taiwan

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