Wu Feng Temple
date unknown, oil on wood, 33×23.5cm, private collection
翻譯:曾建綱
審稿:陳奭璁
校對:曾建綱
In the dim natural light, the red-colored pillars of the temple stand out against the backdrop of greenery and yellow earth. The atmosphere surrounding the temple is peaceful and quiet, except for the undulating ridge of the dovetailed roofs, which are dancing in the picture.
The legendary story behind Wu Fung Temple is about the conflicts between the Han Chinese and the Aborigines, which are in fact related to the current ethnic politics. Following Chen Cheng-po’s gaze on the building, do you see history or myth?
By Emery Chen