臺北表演藝術中心 公共藝術計畫 | 特殊舞台布幕及指標系統

"Theater Magician—Transdisciplinary Arts and Boundless Imagination" is the design concept behind the public artworks for the Taipei Performing Arts Center: "Harnessing the power of a delightful theatrical curtain and sign system, the theater magician lifts the barrier between the theater and the audience, while also allowing public art to blend perfectly with the theater."

The customized curtains for both the Grand Theater and the Globe Playhouse are designed and produced by transnational teams. The former is made of a unique fabric in concert with the overall ambience of the space, giving the work a gorgeous visual effect. The latter comprises separable curtains, allowing various combinations as required by performances, creating diverse patterns at different locations on stage.

The images of the sign system incorporate Taiwan's cityscapes, echo the architectural designs of the buildings, and integrate the materials and structure of the architectural spaces, thereby offering a variety of experiences for the public to enjoy.

In addition to these works of public art, the team has organized the program "On Stage, Behind the Scene," featuring interactive lectures by experts on theater-related topics, as well as portraits of participants in the construction of the Taipei Performing Arts Center, so as to blend art into theater and people's daily lives.

1. Special Curtain

i. Grand Theater Curtain

Project Coordination: Dimension Endowment of Art (DEOA)

Curtain Design: Inside Outside, dUCKS Scéno

Design Coordination: Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA)

System Production: Gerriets GmbH

Year: 2021

Dimensions: 1,340cm (H) × 2,100cm (W)

Medium: Woven glass fiber, light blue voile, black-out fabric

Responsible Office: Taipei Performing Arts Center

Artist's Description: The curtain is made of reflective fabric, stitched together in a minimalist fashion. The audience sees the faintly discernible lines as the curtain unfolds. Light and shadow emerge on the translucent curtain when the stage lights go on. And when the curtain moves, the light dances vibrantly and gracefully.

ii. Globe Playhouse Curtain

Project Coordination: Dimension Endowment of Art (DEOA)

Curtain Design: Inside Outside, dUCKS Scéno

Design Coordination: Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA)

System Production: Gerriets GmbH

Year: 2021

Dimensions: 2,000cm (L) × 1,250cm (H)

Medium: Off-white flexible projection screen material

Responsible Office: Taipei Performing Arts Center

Artist's Description: The curtain consists of three parts that can be used in different combinations as required by performances to create special effects at various dimensions in different locations on the stage.

2. Special Sign System

Project Coordination: Dimension Endowment of Art (DEOA)

Sign Design: Aaron Nieh, BIAS Architects

Design Coordination: Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA)

Year: 2021

Medium: Mixed media

Responsible Office: Taipei Performing Arts Center

Artist's Description: As the play is about to start, the installation in the hall gradually comes to life, vividly displaying images of a neon-lit streetscape. The twinkling lights accelerate the spectators' heartbeats and guide them toward the theater. But who are the spectators? And who are the performers? It is not until the curtain is about to go up that we all realize our everyday lives have been enacted on the screen.

The sign system employs image as a universal language, and the graphic design is based on the concept that "Form Speaks," communicating with simplicity and a touch of humor, while also eliminating the barrier of text. The system helps visitors to clearly know which way to go no matter where they happen to be in the space. Serving as an extension of the building materials, the sign system strikes a balance between aesthetics and functionality. It can appropriately present itself in response to changes in the theatrical space, artistically opening up spectators' perceptions and guiding them naturally toward their destination.