Sculpture

2003

Length:31.8 x Width:32.3 x Height:50.7 (cm)

Chiu Ko-Yung (I-Jianq Kadadepan, 1971, Jhihben, Taitung) is a member of the Puyuma tribe. He studied Western painting in the Fine Arts and Crafts Department at Tung Fang Institute of Technology. His sculptures have been featured in the Nanying Art Exhibition, Provincial Art Exhibition, Indigenous Art Exhibition, and the 2009 Paris Grand Prize Competition. He won first prize in the Taipei City Indigenous Art Competition and has participated in cultural exchanges with the Māori in New Zealand. He is a certified Indigenous Artisan by the Council of Indigenous Peoples and the Taoyuan County Cultural Affairs Bureau.
Deeply inspired by Indigenous legends and oral traditions, Chiu expresses the poetic and rustic spirit of his heritage through a distinctive sculptural style. Blessing (2003) is a bronze sculpture depicting a man with hands clasped in prayer and head gently bowed. The figure’s facial features are finely defined, radiating a sense of serenity and reverence. Smooth lines flow from the neck to the muscular arms, emphasizing strength grounded in peace. A patterned shawl draped across the shoulders subtly serves as a structural base, balancing both form and function. The detailed craftsmanship and cultural symbolism of the piece embody a moment of spiritual devotion, reflecting the quiet strength of Indigenous identity.

Accession number:20170300157