The artist chose ‘stories’ as the theme for the seven-piece ‘Island’ series, aiming to engage in a dialogue between the relatively unseen ‘literary arts’ and junior high school education. After the installation of the artwork, the school hopes that besides the more visible sports facilities, general emphasis on STEM subjects, the ‘literary arts’ will have an opportunity to be ‘seen.’ This allows the ‘appearance’ of all subjects to be present on campus, echoing the comprehensive education of junior high school. Using stone as the medium for the artwork, the creations mainly feature organic forms with beautiful and imaginative lines.

This artwork consists of three pieces, which can be seen either as a face or as islands shrouded in mist. Beyond serving as functional street furniture, Story Islands invites students and faculty to pause and listen to the stories of nature, offering a pleasant and comfortable space for relaxation amid the busy pace of campus life. It provides a slow-living atmosphere, significantly enhancing the artistic quality of the campus environment.

The egg-shaped pieces, “Looking Down” and “Looking Up,” create an intriguing contrast. Like the flattened piece, they serve as functional street furniture while offering a reflective space for students and faculty to slow down, unwind, and connect with nature.

The egg shape symbolizes each student entering the school as a life in gestation and growth, gradually maturing while engaging in a “dialogue” with the world.