Tabe! Tabe! Touching SIRAYA

About The Entry

Tabe is a Sirayan word meaning "Hi, how are you". The project, “Tabe! Tabe! Touching SIRAYA”, uses geometric shapes of deer, water buffalo, wild hog, snail, and dog to reinterpret various scenic spots and specialty agricultural products in the Siraya National Scenic Area with black-and-white characters and symbols to convey the essence of "the land, the soil, the mountains, the water, and the people". The project is a series of animal sculptures in a semi-abstract form of pure black and white. The motifs on the sculptures can be symbolic, humorous, or linked to local legends, bringing more artistic interest to the imagination of the visitors. The location at the highest point of the park allows visitors to enjoy the idyllic scenery and further makes the surrounding landscape part of the project.

The base is one of the main living areas of one of Taiwan's indigenous, the Siraya. In addition to the historical background of Taiwan's colonization, to present a multicultural fusion of indigenous vision, the design team interpreted the traditional patterns of the indigenous from a modern perspective. The five sets of sculptures symbolize the communal life of different ethnic groups, reflecting the expectation of harmonious coexistence.

In addition to learning about the local characteristics and cultural history through the animal sculptures, to allow the public to have more interaction with the art, the hide-and-seek design promotes parent-child interaction and its accessibility allows more people to develop a link with culture and art.