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Celebrating World Pilots' Day: Shuijiaoshe Aircraft Art Exhibition Honors Aviators

dennis — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:47:56 +0000

The exhibition also partners with Zhikai Elementary School and Zeren Kindergarten on the "Paint My Flying Dream" outreach activity, encouraging children to use their creativity. Photo / Cultural Affairs Bureau

[Compiled report by reporter Lo Chih-hua] To celebrate World Pilots' Day on April 26, the Tainan City Cultural Affairs Bureau and the FLOMO Educational Foundation have jointly presented the special exhibition "Soaring Through the Clouds — Virginia's Flights of Imagination" at the Shuijiaoshe Cultural Park, featuring a series of aircraft-themed paintings by Canadian artist Virginia Ivanicki. The exhibition not only echoes the history of the Shuijiaoshe air force dependents' village but also pays tribute, through art, to the pilots who soar across the skies.

Deputy Mayor Yeh Tse-shan noted that the Shuijiaoshe Cultural Park is an important site for preserving the cultural heritage of military dependents' villages. Jointly organized by the government, the foundation, and local schools, the exhibition demonstrates the power of cross-sector collaboration and helps more people learn about aviation history. Shen Ching-ying, Vice Chairperson of the FLOMO Educational Foundation, noted that since its founding in 2004 the foundation has continuously promoted English and arts education and supported cultural activities through its art collection. Shuijiaoshe is known as the "Home of the Thunder Tigers," and the foundation specially used its own eraser products to create designs of the Thunder Tiger Aerobatics Team's aircraft, adding cultural depth to the exhibition.

Cultural Affairs Bureau Director Huang Ya-ling said the exhibition also partners with Zhikai Elementary School and Zeren Kindergarten on the "Paint My Flying Dream" outreach activity, encouraging children to use their creativity to depict their own imaginings of flight. She hopes the park can become a base for passing on aviation history, art, and culture, drawing more visitors into the exhibition.

The special exhibition "Soaring Through the Clouds — Virginia's Flights of Imagination" runs from now through June 28 at the Art Exhibition Hall of the Shuijiaoshe Cultural Park, with free admission. Visitors can find more information on the Shuijiaoshe Cultural Park's official website and Facebook fan page.

Marking Pilots' Day, Cultural Affairs Bureau Hosts Aviation Art Exhibition

dennis — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:43:51 +0000

Reported by Weng Shun-li, Tainan

Cultural Affairs Bureau Celebrates Pilots' Day with Aircraft Art Exhibition

To celebrate World Pilots' Day on April 26, the city government's Cultural Affairs Bureau joined hands with the FLOMO Educational Foundation to open the "Soaring Through the Clouds | Virginia's Flights of Imagination" exhibition at Shuijiaoshe Cultural Park on April 25. The show presents the aircraft-themed series by Canadian artist Virginia from the Foundation's collection, echoing the history of Shuijiaoshe as an air force military dependents' village and paying tribute to the brave pilots who once soared through the skies.

Presiding over the opening, Deputy Mayor Yeh Tse-shan noted that Shuijiaoshe Cultural Park was originally an air force dependents' village and remains a key site for preserving Tainan's military village cultural heritage. This collaboration between the Cultural Affairs Bureau and the FLOMO Educational Foundation, combined with school outreach education, brings together government, private enterprise, and schools to fully demonstrate the power of cross-sector connection and to help more people understand Tainan's historical context.

Shen Ching-jung, Vice Chairperson of the FLOMO Educational Foundation, said that since its founding in 2004, the Foundation has devoted itself to English-language and arts education and has collaborated with the Cultural Affairs Bureau on numerous arts and cultural activities, planting the seeds of art in children's hearts. As Shuijiaoshe is hailed as the "Hometown of the Thunder Tigers," FLOMO specially used its own eraser products to craft an aircraft design of the Thunder Tiger Aerobatics Team, hoping to introduce more people to Tainan's air force history and culture.

Bureau Director Huang Ya-ling remarked that the works of the Canadian artist reveal how aircraft are portrayed artistically across different cultures. In partnership with nearby Zhikai Elementary School and Zeren Kindergarten, the "Paint My Flying Dream" educational outreach activity encourages children to use their creativity to depict their own visions of flight, in the hope that the varied perspectives and artistic styles will spark public interest in aircraft, aviation, and related themes.

The "Soaring Through the Clouds | Virginia's Flights of Imagination" special exhibition runs through June 28 at the Special Art Exhibition Hall of Shuijiaoshe Cultural Park, open Wednesday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free and no reservation is required.

Celebrating World Pilots' Day: Tainan City and FLOMO Present Aircraft-Themed Art Exhibition

dennis — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:35:51 +0000

Reporter Liu Chiu-chu, April 25, 2026

▲ A group photo of guests at today's opening of the "Soaring Through the Clouds — Virginia's Flights of Imagination" exhibition.

【Reported by Liu Chiu-chu, Tainan】To celebrate World Pilots' Day on April 26, the Cultural Affairs Bureau has partnered with the FLOMO Educational Foundation to present “Soaring Through the Clouds — Virginia’s Flights of Imagination” at Shuijiaoshe Cultural Park. The exhibition showcases the aircraft-themed series by Canadian artist Virginia Ivanicki from the Foundation’s collection. Beyond echoing the history of Shuijiaoshe as an air force military dependents’ village, the show also pays tribute to the brave pilots who once soared through the skies.

▲ Tainan Deputy Mayor Yeh Tse-shan noted that Shuijiaoshe Cultural Park was originally an air force dependents' village and remains a key site for preserving Tainan's military village cultural heritage.

Tainan Deputy Mayor Yeh Tse-shan noted that Shuijiaoshe Cultural Park was originally an air force dependents' village and remains a key site for preserving Tainan's military village cultural heritage. This collaboration between the Cultural Affairs Bureau and the FLOMO Educational Foundation, combined with school outreach education, brings together government, private enterprise, and schools to fully demonstrate the power of cross-sector connection and to help more people understand Tainan's historical context.

Shen Ching-jung, Vice Chairperson of the FLOMO Educational Foundation, said that since its founding in 2004, the Foundation has devoted itself to English-language and arts education and holds a rich collection of artworks. It has collaborated with the Cultural Affairs Bureau on numerous arts and cultural activities, planting the seeds of art in children's hearts. As Shuijiaoshe is hailed as the "Hometown of the Thunder Tigers," FLOMO specially used its own eraser products to craft an aircraft design of the Thunder Tiger Aerobatics Team, hoping to introduce more people to Tainan's air force history and culture.

Bureau Director Huang Ya-ling remarked that the works of the Canadian artist reveal how aircraft are portrayed artistically across different cultures. For this exhibition, the Foundation also partnered with nearby Zhikai Elementary School and Zeren Kindergarten on the "Paint My Flying Dream" educational outreach activity, encouraging children to use their creativity to depict their own visions of flight. The hope is that the varied perspectives and artistic styles will spark public interest in aircraft, aviation, and related themes, and that the park will become a base for passing on aviation history, art, and culture.

▲ Bureau Director Huang Ya-ling remarked that the works of the Canadian artist reveal how aircraft are portrayed artistically across different cultures.

The "Soaring Through the Clouds — Virginia's Flights of Imagination" special exhibition runs through June 28 at the Special Art Exhibition Hall of Shuijiaoshe Cultural Park, open Wednesday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free and no reservation is required. For more information, please visit the official website and Facebook fan page of Shuijiaoshe Cultural Park. (Photo by reporter Liu Chiu-chu)

Original source: Taiwan Hao Bao (https://newstaiwan.net/?p=432348)

"Hometown of the Thunder Tigers": Shuijiaoshe Cross-Sector Collaboration Honors Brave Pilots with "Soaring Through the Clouds" Exhibition

dennis — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:27:53 +0000

2026/04/25 17:35 — Reported by Wang Shu-hsiu, Tainan

The exhibition features the "Paint My Flying Dream" activity, inviting children to create their own visions of flight. (Photo by reporter Wang Shu-hsiu)

To celebrate World Pilots' Day on April 26, the Tainan City Cultural Affairs Bureau has joined hands with the FLOMO Educational Foundation to present "Soaring Through the Clouds — Virginia's Flights of Imagination" at Shuijiaoshe Cultural Park from now through June 28. Echoing the history of Shuijiaoshe as an air force military dependents' village, the exhibition pays tribute to the brave pilots who once soared through the skies.

Tainan Deputy Mayor Yeh Tse-shan noted that Shuijiaoshe Cultural Park was originally an air force dependents' village and remains a key site for preserving Tainan's military village cultural heritage. By partnering with the FLOMO Educational Foundation and integrating school outreach education, this collaboration brings together government, private enterprise, and schools, fully demonstrating the power of cross-sector connection and helping more people understand Tainan's historical context.

Shen Ching-jung, Vice Chairperson of the FLOMO Educational Foundation, said the Foundation has collaborated with the Cultural Affairs Bureau on numerous arts and cultural activities, planting the seeds of art in children's hearts. As Shuijiaoshe is hailed as the "Hometown of the Thunder Tigers," the Foundation specially crafted an aircraft design of the Thunder Tiger Aerobatics Team out of erasers, hoping to introduce more people to Tainan's air force history and culture.

Bureau Director Huang Ya-ling remarked that the works of the Canadian artist reveal how aircraft are portrayed artistically across different cultures. In partnership with Zhikai Elementary School and Zeren Kindergarten, the "Paint My Flying Dream" activity invites children to create their own visions of flight, with the hope that the varied perspectives and artistic styles will spark public interest in aircraft, aviation, and related themes.

The Cultural Affairs Bureau partners with the FLOMO Educational Foundation on this aircraft-themed exhibition. (Photo by reporter Wang Shu-hsiu)

The "Soaring Through the Clouds — Virginia's Flights of Imagination" exhibition opened today. (Photo by reporter Wang Shu-hsiu)

Shen Ching-jung's First Solo Exhibition Arrives! "Art's First Intention · A Journey Through Beauty" Opens at the Taikang Cultural Center

dennis — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 09:01:00 +0000

2025/09/20 16:06:00

Lifestyle Desk / reported by Lin Chi-hua

「Art's First Intention · A Journey Through Beauty~Shen Ching-jungTaikang Solo Exhibition" officially opened on September 19Taikang Cultural Center, running through October 19. The public is warmly invited to step into this hall of art and immerse themselves in the beauty of the world rendered by the artist's brush and in her childlike, original heart.

CEO Shen Ching-jung serves as both Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Foundation and has devoted herself to public-welfare work for many years; despite a heavy workload, she has held fast to her original devotion to artistic creation. Her travels have taken her around the world, and using the translucency of watercolor and the richness of oil paint as her media, she transforms the landscapes, light, and moods of her journeys into paintings. Her brushwork is delicate and tender, her tones soft and refined, capturing the vivid details of natural scenery while embodying sincere feeling for life. Taking "first intention" as its core theme, this exhibition presents a curated selection of flower and landscape works, leading viewers through the canvas into her artistic vision and inviting them to share the moving moments of encountering the world along the way.

As a public-welfare force that has long advanced education and the development of arts and culture, the FLOMO Educational Foundation has, since its establishment in 2004, remained dedicated to deepening its work in the cultural and educational field. Last year it joined hands with the Tainan City Cultural Affairs Bureau to launch "The First Art Class for the Children of Taikang," letting the seeds of art take root in children's hearts. At the opening ceremony of this exhibition, teachers and students from Kang Chiao Kindergarten were specially invited to take part, further putting into practice the Foundation's philosophy of "rooting education and awakening art" and demonstrating its firm resolve to cultivate aesthetic education for the next generation.

At the exhibition's opening ceremony, teachers and students from Kang Chiao Kindergarten were specially invited to take part. (Photo / provided by the artist)

Curator Lu Sung-ying noted that, as the cultural venue nearest the Taikang National Park in all of Taiwan, the Taikang Cultural Center naturally possesses a unique character in which "nature and the humanities intermingle," and that CEO Shen Ching-jung's interpretation of natural landscapes and her rendering of travel experiences in her works are highly attuned to the local atmosphere of Taikang.

Tracing the historical context further, he mentioned the tradition of Qing-dynasty gentry such as Lin Chao-ying donating to Tainan's culture and education, and stressed that the FLOMO Educational Foundation's support of Tainan's cultural and educational field in recent years is precisely a continuation of this entrepreneurial spirit that "values culture and education and embraces public welfare." He expressed the hope that the Foundation might draw on the century of development experience of the Rockefeller Foundation in the United States and continue to expand the social influence of Tainan's enterprises.

Lin Yao-tang, Vice President of Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages, also expressed his admiration for the exhibition with two seven-character poems. The first reads: "Amid the misty willows and winding rails of Shen's garden, fresh indigo blends into the spirit of the painting; Jung's fragrant shadow follows the dream afar, her first intention accompanied all the way by the spring breeze." The second reads: "Shen's waters hold the light and mirror the rainbow; a green heart, unstained, walks the path of art; Jung's blossoms unfurl with the original heart, roaming at ease through realms of beauty with the distant wind." The verses both embed the name "Shen Ching-jung" and precisely capture the exhibition's core themes of "first intention" and "beauty," lending this artistic occasion a literary resonance.

"Art's First Intention · A Journey Through Beauty" is not only a visual art exhibition but also a warm journey of the soul. CEO Shen Ching-jung uses her brush as a bridge, connecting nature and the humanities, travel and life, turning the moving moments of her life into color and brushstroke.

All are sincerely invited to step into the Taikang Cultural Center and, amid the interplay of art and light, rediscover the purest beauty of life and keep this artistic appointment with the "first intention."

Shen Ching-jung's First Solo Exhibition Opens at the Taikang Cultural Center: Recording the Scenery of Her Travels and Her Public-Welfare First Intention with the Brush

dennis — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 05:47:09 +0000

▲ Shen Ching-jung poses for a commemorative photo with distinguished guests at the opening of her solo exhibition "Art's First Intention · A Journey Through Beauty," on view at the Taikang Cultural Center through October 19. (Photo / provided by the organizer)

"Art's First Intention · A Journey Through Beauty — Shen Ching-jung Taikang Solo Exhibition" opened at the Taikang Cultural Center on the 19th and runs through October 19. This is the first solo art show by Shen Ching-jung, CEO of the FLOMO Educational Foundation, presenting works in the flower and landscape series and demonstrating her commitment to carrying through her "first intention in art" with the brush.

Shen Ching-jung has long devoted herself to public welfare while continuing to create. Her travels have taken her around the world, and she transforms the light, scenery, and emotions she encounters along the way into paintings through the transparency of watercolor and the rich brushwork of oil paint. This exhibition presents a curated selection of works; with delicate brushwork and soft tones, they both capture the details of nature and convey sincere feeling for life.

▲ Shen Ching-jung personally leads a guided tour at her solo exhibition "Art's First Intention · A Journey Through Beauty," sharing the stories behind the paintings and her original creative intention. (Photo / provided by the organizer)

The Taikang Cultural Center, located beside the Taikang National Park, combines a natural and a humanistic atmosphere. Curator Lu Sung-ying said that Shen Ching-jung's interpretation of nature and her reflections on travel are highly attuned to the character of the Taikang landscape. He also noted that the Foundation has supported Tainan's culture and education for many years, continuing the local tradition of "valuing culture and education and embracing public welfare" and demonstrating the spirit of enterprises giving back to society.

Since its establishment in 2004, the Foundation has deepened its work in culture and education, and last year it collaborated with the Tainan City Cultural Affairs Bureau on "The First Art Class for the Children of Taikang" to help root art education. Teachers and students from Kang Chiao Kindergarten were also invited to this opening event, echoing the philosophy of "rooting education and awakening art."

▲ Shen Ching-jung delivers remarks at the opening of her "Art's First Intention · A Journey Through Beauty" Taikang solo exhibition, sharing the inner journey of her many years of creation and the concept of the exhibition. (Photo / provided by the organizer)

Among the guests, Lin Yao-tang, Vice President of Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages, paid tribute to the exhibition in verse, highlighting the core spirit of "first intention" and "beauty" and lending the exhibition a literary atmosphere.

Shen Ching-jung said she hopes that, through this solo exhibition, art may be seen as a journey of the soul, inviting viewers to rediscover the beauty of nature and life through the canvas.

"Art's First Intention · A Journey Through Beauty — Shen Ching-jung Taikang Solo Exhibition": Special Exhibition Opens at the Taikang Cultural Center, Guarding Her First Intention with the Brush and Depicting the Beauty of the World

dennis — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:59:00 +0000

Group photo of Tainan City Cultural Affairs Bureau Deputy Director Lin Wei-hsü, curator Lü Sung-ying, and FLOMO Cultural and Educational Foundation Executive Director and artist Shen Ching-jung with attending guests — Photo: Reporter Lin Ching-yun

Reporter | Lin Ching-yunTainan Report
Published: 2025/09/18 | 19:24

"Art's First Intention · A Journey Through Beauty — Shen Ching-jung Taikang Solo Exhibition" is on view at the Taikang Cultural Center from September 19 to October 19, inviting the public to step together into the world of art. This exhibition is the first solo show by Shen Ching-jung, CEO of the FLOMO Educational Foundation, presenting the inner journey of her many years of depicting the beauty of the world with her brush.

“Artistic Beginnings • Trails of Beauty—Shen Ching-jung’s Taikang Solo Exhibition.” Curator Lü Sung-ying (right) and FLOMO Cultural and Educational Foundation Executive Director and artist Shen Ching-jung (left) — Photo: Reporter Lin Ching-yun

CEO Shen Ching-jung has devoted herself to public welfare for many years, serving as both the Foundation's Chief Executive Officer and a Director; though busy with affairs, she has never forgotten her original devotion to creation. She has traveled the world many times, using watercolor and oil painting to record what she has seen and felt along her journeys, expressing her love of nature through delicate brushwork and portraying the tranquility and distant serenity of landscapes in soft tones. With "first intention" as its core, this exhibition presents works on the themes of flowers and landscapes, inviting viewers to enter her field of vision and feel the sincere emotion of encountering the world along the way.

Tainan City Cultural Affairs Bureau Deputy Director Lin Wei-hsü delivering remarks — Photo: Reporter Lin Ching-yun

Since its establishment in 2004, the FLOMO Educational Foundation has continued to deepen its work in education and the promotion of arts and culture. Last year it collaborated with the Tainan City Cultural Affairs Bureau on "The First Art Class for the Children of Taikang," bringing children closer to art and inspiring their creativity. Teachers and students from Kang Chiao Kindergarten were also specially invited to this opening, demonstrating the Foundation's ongoing efforts to root education and awaken art.

— Photo: Reporter Lin Ching-yun

"Art's First Intention · A Journey Through Beauty" is not only an exhibition but also a journey of the soul. CEO Shen gazes upon nature and records her journeys with her brush, turning life's moving moments into color and brushstroke. The public is sincerely invited to step into the Taikang Cultural Center and, amid the interplay of light and art, to rediscover the purest beauty of life.

Solo painting exhibition by FLOMO Cultural and Educational Foundation Executive Director Shen Ching-jung — Photo: Reporter Lin Ching-yun

Fig. 1 Group photo of all distinguished guests.

Fig. 2 CEO Shen Ching-jung shares her creative philosophy.

Fig. 3 View of the exhibition space.

Fig. 4 View of the exhibition space.

Fig. 5 CEO Shen Ching-jung gives a guided tour and interacts with children.

Fig. 6 Photo of the artwork "Antarctic Penguins · Watch Over the Ice Field."

Shen Ching-jung Painting Exhibition Records a Journey Through Beauty

dennis — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:53:00 +0000

September 18, 2025

The Taikang Cultural Center is now presenting the exhibition "Art's First Intention · A Journey Through Beauty," showcasing the inner journey of her many years of depicting the beauty of the world with her brush. (Photo by reporter Lin Hsueh-chuan)

Reported by Lin Hsueh-chuan in Tainan

Shen Ching-jung, CEO of the FLOMO Educational Foundation, loves to pick up her brush and paint in her leisure time. She is now presenting the exhibition "Art's First Intention · A Journey Through Beauty" at the Taikang Cultural Center—her first solo exhibition—showcasing the inner journey of her many years of depicting the beauty of the world with her brush.

Shen Ching-jung is the CEO of the FLOMO Educational Foundation. Devoted to public welfare for many years, she serves as both the Foundation's Chief Executive Officer and a Director, and though her days are busy with affairs, she has never forgotten her original devotion to creation. She has traveled the world many times, using watercolor and oil painting to record what she has seen and felt along her journeys, expressing her love of nature through delicate brushwork and portraying the tranquility and distant serenity of landscapes in soft tones. With "first intention" as its core, the exhibition presents works on the themes of flowers and landscapes, inviting the public to enter her field of vision and feel the sincere emotion of encountering the world along the way.

Since its establishment in 2004, the FLOMO Educational Foundation has continued to deepen its work in education and the promotion of arts and culture. Last year it collaborated with the Cultural Affairs Bureau on "The First Art Class for the Children of Taikang," bringing children closer to art and inspiring their creativity. Teachers and students from Kang Chiao Kindergarten were specially invited to the opening event, demonstrating the Foundation's ongoing efforts to root education and awaken art.

The Center stated that Shen Ching-jung gazes upon nature and records her journeys with her brush, turning life's moving moments into color and brushstroke. It invites all to view the exhibition and, amid the interplay of light and art, to rediscover the purest beauty of life. The exhibition runs through October 19.

Art's First Intention · A Journey Through Beauty ~ Shen Ching-jung's Brilliant Opening at the Taikang Cultural Center: Building Dreams of Nature's Beauty with Her Brush and Writing a New Chapter of Tainan Cultural and Educational Public Welfare

dennis — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:43:00 +0000

September 18, 2025

Hsin-Yueh Media, reported by Lin Shu-ting in Tainan

"Art's First Intention · A Journey Through Beauty ~ Shen Ching-jung Taikang Solo Exhibition" officially opened at the Taikang Cultural Center on September 19 and runs through October 19. The public is warmly invited to step into this hall of art and immerse themselves in the beauty of the world rendered by the artist's brush and in her childlike, original heart.

This exhibition is not only the first solo art show by Shen Ching-jung, CEO of the FLOMO Educational Foundation, but also brings together years of her creative effort, using the visual language of painting to express her love of nature and her reflections on her travels.

🎉 Congratulations on "Art's First Intention · A Journey Through Beauty: Shen Ching-jung Taikang Solo Exhibition" 🎨 Guarding her first intention with the brush, depicting the beauty of the world

Art's first intention, untouched by dust;

her green brush and colored ink write of youth.

Lotus blossoms unfurl in the dream within the painting;

Taikang's culture gathers art and letters together.

The solo show reflects a heart for public welfare;

revealing the truth, goodness, and beauty of the human world,

a perfect success that spreads the good news.

Art's First Intention · A Journey Through Beauty — Shen Ching-jung Solo Exhibition on View at the Taikang Center

dennis — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 05:43:31 +0000

The first solo exhibition by Shen Ching-jung, CEO of the FLOMO Educational Foundation, "Art's First Intention · A Journey Through Beauty," is on view at the Taikang Cultural Center from 9/19 to 10/19. The works present the journey of her many years of depicting and recording the beauty of the world with her brush, inviting the public to step together into the world of art.

Devoted to public welfare for many years and serving as both CEO and Director of the FLOMO Educational Foundation, Shen Ching-jung has, despite her busy schedule, never forgotten her original devotion to creation. She brings to her brush the beautiful things and scenery she has seen and heard in her travels around the world, letting viewers enter her field of vision and feel the beauty of the world.

Since its establishment in 2004, the FLOMO Educational Foundation has continued to deepen its work in education and the promotion of arts and culture. Last year it collaborated with the City Government's Cultural Affairs Bureau to hold "The First Art Class for the Children of Taikang," bringing children closer to art, inspiring their creativity, and emphasizing the rooting of art education for children. Teachers and students from Kang Chiao Kindergarten and many distinguished guests from the arts and culture community were also invited to take part in this event.

Shen Ching-jung records the varied scenery of her journeys with her brush, turning it into one moving, vibrant painting after another. She warmly invites the public to come together to the Taikang Cultural Center to view the exhibition and feel the beauty of art.