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Hakka oil-paper umbrella transforms into architectural pavilion<\/p>\n

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All Together Under the Umbrella is a large-scale installation<\/a><\/strong> by artist Cheng Tsung FENG<\/a><\/strong> that transforms the symbolic Hakka oil-paper umbrella into an architectural structure of three interconnected canopies. The work, standing in Qingpu Park No. 11, Taiwan<\/a><\/strong>, explores themes of gathering, protection, and shared space through spatial interpretation of traditional craft.<\/p>\n

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In Hakka culture, the oil-paper umbrella represents unity, reunion, and destiny. Its Chinese character, \u5098, contains repeated figures of \u2018person\u2019 \u4eba, symbolizing human connection and interdependence. Drawing from this linguistic and cultural foundation, FENG expands the umbrella into a set of three radiating forms that merge craft tradition with contemporary spatial design.<\/p>\n

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Cheng Tsung FENG examines the umbrella\u2019s form as a shared space<\/p>\n

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The installation\u2019s design process began with a detailed study of the Hakka umbrella\u2019s structure, its ribs, proportions, and joint mechanisms. By deconstructing and reconfiguring these components, artist<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0Cheng Tsung FENG developed a new system of interlaced umbrella frames that form a continuous overhead canopy. The result is a semi-enclosed environment defined by rhythm, repetition, and structural clarity. At the center of the installation lies a small pocket garden surrounded by circular wooden benches, establishing a connection between human activity and natural growth. The canopy itself is made of perforated canvas, allowing light and air to filter through. During the day, it produces a shifting pattern of shadows; at night, it emits a gentle luminosity, and in the rain, its angled planes channel water away in a functional echo of the traditional umbrella.<\/p>\n

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From a central axis, the three canopy forms extend outward, creating a geometric configuration that changes with the viewer\u2019s position. The space functions as both a shelter and a site of encounter, where material craft and architectural composition converge. Through this installation, All Together Under the Umbrella, elements of Hakka heritage are reinterpreted into a contemporary spatial framework that invites collective experience and reflection.<\/p>\n

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All Together Under the Umbrella reimagines the Hakka oil-paper umbrella as an architectural structure<\/p>\n

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