An exhibition presenting modern art from Taiwan that incorporates technology and religious beliefs to convey universal values of beauty, goodness, and truth is underway at the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to the Holy See.
The exhibit, entitled “Interconnected Hearts,” was organized by the Cultural Division of the Taipei Representative Office in Italy. Curated by Sita Spada, an Italian who lived in Taiwan for seven years, the show displays 14 works from artists including Hung Yu-hao, Huang Chien-hua and Huang Meng-chin.
Huang Chien-hua explores collective identity through use of AI technologies, 3D printing and extended reality, while Hung examines cityscapes and temple culture through the lens of virtual reality, and Huang Meng-chin’s multimedia art probes the multiplicity of human perception. Their art reflects the modern longing for connection amid technological advancement, echoing Pope Francis’ call for artificial intelligence to be regulated to facilitate peace.
The trio collaborated remotely on a new production for the event, delivering a symbolic image of the influence Catholicism has had on Taiwan.
Ambassador Matthew S.M. Lee noted that technology should manifest human dignity and emphasized Taiwan’s dedication to ensuring technology brings about positive impacts in society. TRO in Italy’s Cultural Division expressed hope that the show would promote artistic dialogues between audiences in Taiwan, the Vatican, Europe and the rest of the world. (POC-E)
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