2016 漂航紀事

Drifting Chronicles

滬尾，過去曾是臺灣對外最重要的港口之一，亦是列強在殖民時代的據點，故至今能在當地看到許多過去留下的遺跡，淡水海關碼頭平台前有淡水河口，後有紅毛城及教會古蹟等，透過反轉滬尾所承受的歷史命運，同時也提醒著人與自然的共生關係。

〈漂航紀事〉以漂流木為素材，建構一艘翻覆的古船，船底轉化成一座島嶼，而船艙內部則形成一座教堂聖所的空間，隱喻無論是列強殖民、貿易通商、福音傳教......，都應落地生根疼惜這塊島嶼。漂流木也意涵著漂航的意象，無論是自然力的漂流或人為的航行，人類就是在這漂航中，不斷地融合異文化也建構了歷史的地圖。

Hobe used to be one of the most important export harbors in Taiwan, and was a territory occupied by various nations during periods of colonial occupation. This is the reason that many historical sites remain in the locality. The Tamsui River Delta lies in front of the Tamsui Customs Wharf platform, with Fort San Domingo and a historical church to its rear. Through reversing the historical fate which Hobe has endured, this reminds us of the symbiotic relationship between humanity and nature.

Drifting Chronicles is an ancient boat comprised of driftwood, flipped over. The bottom of the boat is transformed into an island, while the interior of the boat becomes a church, a holy space. This is a metaphor for the idea that all who come to this island, whether they are colonists, traders, missionaries or others, should lay down roots and cherish this island. The driftwood used also evokes a drifting image as one navigates, whether through the forces of nature or artificial navigation. Humanity has continually merged different cultures together, constructing a map of history through maritime navigation.

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