Saturday, 25th November - Wednesday, 13th December, 2006Introduction The HweiLan International Artists' Workshop ( HIAW ) was established in 2003. A Triangle mode workshop, HIAW is an artist-run, non-profit-making initiative unique to Taiwan. HIAW provides a creative arena for artists anxious to create projects open to challenges demanding experiment, co-operation and exchange of ideas. The HweiLan Workshop removes artists geographically and conceptually from their usual studio environment and brings them together to work in a way that is mutually beneficial, contributing to a developing international dialogue that explores our cultural and professional differences whilst celebrating our commonality.
During 2003, 2005 artists from Taiwan, Botswana, UK, USA, Japan, Bangladesh, New Zealand, Armenia, India, Hong Kong, Egypt, Argentina, Georgia, Bulgaria, Russia, Trinidad took part, working in a variety of disciplines: time-based, photographic, film/video, new media, installation, performance, painting and sculpture.
The HIAW aims to:
1.Encourage the more daring experimental form of art creation by providing an environment inductive t o art exploration.
2.Establish and extend a professional network of artists from countries worldwide in order to revitalize of their respective art communities.
3.Cultivate an atmosphere for genuine dialogues between the artists and the public wishing to express t heir various cultural backgrounds and art forms.
4.Provide quality DVDs and other media documents for educational purposes and for world wide networking.
Participants Ian Joyce / Island / Installation、Performance
Verena Kyselka / Germany / Digital Image、Installation
Julie Hayward / Austria/ Sculpture
Mkrtich Tonoyan / Armenia / Installation、Performance
Hiroko Onose / Japan / Installation
Nicola Deshayes / UK / Sculpture
Isak Immanuel / USA / Dance
Joumana Mourad / UK / Dance
Anita Wen-Shin Chang / USA / Documentary
Steve Fujimura / USA / Writing
Ya-Chu Kang / Taiwan / Fibers
Rebeca Yu / Taiwan / Performance
Mountain / Taiwan / Performance
Yi-Chang Chen / Taiwan / Sculpture
Li-chun Tseng / Taiwan / Oil Painting
Yin-Ru Chien / Taiwan / Installation
Iming / Taiwan / Sculpture、Installation
Tafong / Taiwan / Sculpture、Installation
Tapuwoan‧kulele / Taiwan / Sculpture、Installation
Meico Shu-mei Chang / Taiwan / Performance、Digital Image Installation
Ya-Lin Chen / Taiwan / Natural Fibers
Mong-Wie Wen / Taiwan / Ink Drawing、Installation
Sumi Lin / Taiwan / Mixed Media
Tan-Yun Pan / Taiwan / Patch Work
Susu Shuling Shih / Taiwan / Performance、Painting
Isabel H.J.Tsao / Taiwan / Oil Painting
Li-Pin Zong / Taiwan / Mixed Media
Iyo Kacaw / Taiwan / Wood Sculpture、Band
Sapod Kacaw / Taiwan / Wood Sculptu
Kulas Liway / Taiwan / Wood Sculpture、Bandre、Band
Anu Raliting Sadipongan / Taiwan / Wood Sculpture、Band
Location The HIAW will take place at the old winery in downtown Hualien, Taiwan. It has now been renamed, “the Creative Cultural Park“. Built during the Japanese occupation in 1925, the old winery has been vacant for fifteen years. The Culture council of Taiwan has recently renovated the four timber, Japanese style buildings. The other building, a tall concrete structure which is totally suitable for an art workspace should be finished by next summer.
Food and beverages will be served in our restaurant and bar. In addition, work and exhibition space will be provided. The exhibition will open on December, 10th. Upon the closure of the Workshop, each artist will receive two copies of the 2006 HIAW art collection and one DVD.
While sailing down the east coast of Taiwan in the 17th century, the Portuguese, astounded by the island’s pristine beauty, named it Formosa, “the beautiful island”. The city of Hualien is located just north of the East Coast National Scenic Area, a region rich in history, culture and nature. The Amis were the first people to settle on Taiwan. They are renown for their traditional celebrations throughout the year. We will be spending two days as their guests in the charming village of Shihtiping,
Agenda All the artists and staff will work in the old winery for 15 days, from November 25th to 10th December. The exhibition will last for one month, starting December10th. During the residing period, artists will work independently as well as participate in the seminars and speeches in the evenings. Artists are encouraged to talk about their own art by showing slides, digital images, videotapes, or DVDs. We have also invited other artists, curators, critics, and performers to join our seminars. One evening is reserved for a fun-filled evening partying with the Amis. Their dancers and drummers, will keep us frolicing into the wee hours of the night. During the workshop, volunteers will assist artists in locating any materials they might need for their projects. All equipment; videos, computers, wood and stone caving machines, even bicycles will be provided at no charge.
Funding Funding for this workshop comes from The Taiwan Council for Cultural Affairs the Executive Yuan, local government, and local sponsors. The workshops will provide round-trip airfare, medical insurance, food and accommodation, and transportation between Taipei and Hualien,. Each participant will also be allotted 200US$ to cover working expenses.
WeatherIn December, temperatures range from ten to twenty degrees, and can be quite damp so don’t forget to bring some warm clothes.
Currency1 usD=32 NT
1 Pond=60NT
1 Euro=41NT
Contacts and logistics 1.Taipei Artists' Village [ 23,24 November and 13,14 December ] /No.7, Peiping East Rd.,Taipei, Taiwan tel: 02 3393 7377
[from abroad; 886(0) 23393 7377]
Pick-up from international airport to Taipei Artists' Village.
2.Any problems phone: 02 3393 7377 director Su
3.Yuki: 0928 573 880
In case of emergency ph: 0921 310 404 Susu or 0928 555 445 Daya
4.Hotel in Hualien; Jin She Hotel, 45 Guanfu St., Hualien, Taiwan 03 8350077
[from abroad; 886 3835 0077]
5.two persons per room. If you want your own private room then $23USD.
6.internet access in each room.
The schedule Date/Account/Note
■November 23,24/arrive Taipei ,stay in TienChin HOTEL, visit Taipei Biennale, tour of Taipei city/1F., No.51, Tianjin St., Jhongshan District, Taipei City 104, Taiwan[from abroad: +886(0)2 2536 5678]
■November 24/train to Hualien(around 1pm)car to hotel (around 4pm)reception in Hualien Old Winery (around 5pm)/Gems Hotel Hualien ;No.45, Guangfu St., Hualien City, Hualien County 970, Taiwan ;+886(0)3-8350077
■November 25-December 10/Work period
■November 25-29/Evening forums introducing the artists and their work/6 person / evenights
■December 2, 3 /Trip down the east coast to Amis tribal village in Hualien.Spend a night and party with the locals.
■December 8/Performance in the public space of Hualien city/7pm
■December 10/Opening ceremonies/2pm
■December 10- January 14/Exhibition open to the public
■December 13/Film presentation about the workshop in Taipei Artist Village/7pm
■December 14/Artists are welcome to either stay or leave, We will assist them with transportation back to Taoyuan International Airport.
■February 2007/Exhibitions of document in the Gallery of National Kaohsiung Normal University(NKNU)./20 days
Well, this year’s workshop is shaping up to be loads of fun. I am looking forward to seeing you all real soon!
Founder: Yuki Sheau Shei Pan
Coordinator:Chin Cheng Huang
Assistants:Da-Ya Ya-Lin Chen
Hsiao-Ya Ya-Lin Chen
Su-Min Su
Hung-Hui Lee
■Sponsor:
The Taiwan Council for Cultural Affairs, Executive Yuan

■Championship Administration:
The Hualien Culture Heritage Foundation

Zhangqihua Culture & Art Foundation

EASTCOAST Cultural Educational Foundation
■Assistant Management:
Hualien County Cultural Bureau、Hualien City Government、Taipei Artist Village、Pine Grove、National Hualien University of Education Arts and Design Department、 National Dong Hwa University Graduate Institute of the Indigenous Arts、National Hualien Senior High School、Hualien youth volunteer Organization、Wild Dove Theatre、Hualien Stone Sculpture Association、Bamboo Studio、Panamal Studio、Cacangawan Studio、Giant Chen-Cheng Ltd.
◎Contact:
Crative Culture Park of Hualien (Hualien Old winery)
No.144, Jhonghua Rd., Hualien City, Hualien County 970, Taiwan (R.O.C.) / tel:0-38335651 /http://2006hweilan.blogspot.com/ email:HweiLan.art@gmail.com