Taichung Public Library Shalu Wenchang Branch Reopens with AI Visual Art Exhibition Showcasing International Award-Winning Works

After a year of seismic reinforcement and space optimization, the Shalu Wenchang Branch of the Taichung Public Library reopened this April. To celebrate its reopening, the branch has curated a special AI visual art exhibition featuring Assistant Professor Wang Wei-Ming from the Department of Multimedia Game Development and Applications at Hungkuang University of Science and Technology. The exhibition, held on the 2nd and 3rd floors, presents two solo shows—Art Dimension and Formless—which include Wang’s internationally awarded works, alongside a series of creations using digital modeling and visual installations. The showcase invites audiences into alternative visual dimensions that challenge traditional perceptions of art, running through September 30.

Branch Director Hsu Yi-Chan noted that the Shalu Wenchang Branch is located adjacent to a key local academic district and serves as one of the most frequented libraries for students. With a collection focus on young adult literature, the branch strives to create a dedicated reading hub for teenagers while continuing to promote cultural aesthetics through diverse arts and cultural events.

Hsu highlighted that Wang’s work Art Dimension – 360° VR Film won both the Grand Gold Arc Award and the Special Award for Philosophical Reflection at the 2025 Global Golden Arc Design Awards, organized this May by the UK-based World Organization of Design, Art, and Creative Competitions (WODACC). Furthermore, the piece was selected as the cover poster for the next edition of the awards. In June, Wang once again achieved international recognition by securing the Gold Award at the 2025 Global Future Art and Design Awards. His pioneering digital creations, situated at the forefront of artistic innovation, have been widely acclaimed by the global art community.

According to Wang, the Art Dimension series exhibited on the 2nd floor explores the multiple dimensions of art, moving beyond traditional forms such as oil painting and ink wash. His works are novel, fantastical, and visually striking, opening up new horizons of imagination. By merging digital creativity with visionary compositions, Wang presents an immersive artistic experience that bridges technology and poetry, guiding viewers into a redefined visual dimension and reshaping conventional notions of art.

On the 3rd floor, the Formless series is on display, blending themes of religion, technology, and art. According to Wang Wei-Ming, this body of work employs digital modeling and visual installations to merge traditional Buddhist scriptures with contemporary artistic language. The result is a multi-layered visual realm that is both meditative and striking, conveying a concept that subverts conventional religious imagery while inspiring viewers toward introspection and self-reflection.

Hsu Yi-Chan remarked that since its opening, the exhibition has drawn numerous students, community residents, and art enthusiasts, creating a lively and engaging atmosphere. Many visitors shared that digital art not only delivers powerful visual impact but also resonates on a spiritual level, sparking philosophical reflection and revealing the limitless possibilities of art fused with technology. The Shalu Wenchang Branch also hopes that this exhibition will inspire young people to develop an interest in both artistic creation and digital technology, further enriching their reading habits and aesthetic literacy.

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