單元：Introduction
Display space – Gallery 102
Introduction
Introduction of the Biennial
Established in 1983, the
International Biennial Print Exhibit:
R.O.C.
is one
of the longest running international print exhibitions in the world
today. The mission of the event is to promote international cultural
exchange, and to strengthen the mutual understanding of artistic values
between the East and the West. The exhibition also gathers up the crème
de la crème of works created by printmakers from around the world, which
in turn elevates the practices and standards of printmaking artistry in
our own country. The cumulative effect of these decades of effort has
garnered an enthusiastic response and support from international
printmakers. The biennial event has not only contributed to Taiwanese
printmaking creativity and practices, but has also attained a level of
respect and affirmation as a main international event in printmaking
art.
Over the years, the
International Biennial Print Exhibit:
R.O.C.
has
provided a broad platform for domestic and international printmakers.
The colliding of creative printmaking concepts along with developments
in creative techniques, and the emergence of digitalization has brought
about a shift in traditional printmaking content and methods of
expression. These changes in the appearance of traditional printmaking
display a different artistic characteristic. Coupled with the
reflections of contemporary artists on socials concerns expressed in
their work, print art has entered a new era. The exhibition also serves
as a bridge connecting Taiwanese artists to the world international
printmaking, and has nurtured many excellent printmaking talents. The
process of the event: a call for submissions, organizing the exhibition
as well as art seminars, greatly boosts the production and development
of printmaking in Taiwan.
