The Best of You - Mr. Cloudy
The Best of You - Mr. Cloudy
The artwork features Mr. Cloudy, which is a dog lying on top of a child's head as the main subject. Observing the world with the child’s innocent eyes, it reflects the fact that there is always a child living within each person. The imagery of a paper boat symbolizes holding onto the original intentions and finding pathways to achieve dreams. The dog and the apple on top of the head serve as spiritual symbols accompanying the journey toward fulfilling dreams. Moreover, inside the pavilion, there are collaborative artworks created by Longtan High School students, inspired by their family memories, emphasizing the concepts of embracing and companionship.
Material：Inflatable doll, acrylic paint, shaped acrylic plate, steel cable
Dimensions：L6 *W5 *H6m
Yen-Liang Lin
Lin Yan-Liang studied Landscape Architecture at Donghai University and later specialized in graphic illustration design during his graduate studies at National Yunlin University of Science and Technology's Creative Lifestyle Design program. He became the youngest contract instructor at the university, guiding students in their projects. Currently, he holds various roles as a freelance artist, toy collector, brand designer, and university lecturer.
In 2006, he founded his independent illustration design brand, "BaNAna Lin 阿蕉," and in 2017, he introduced a new series of art creations under his real name, "Lin Yan-Liang." He now focuses primarily on art creation and has been invited to exhibit in France in 2023. Recently, he collaborated with the renowned European art platform Avant Arte.
Lin's artwork is characterized by a playful, humorous, and heartwarming hand-drawn style that leaves a lasting impression. He showcases his talent in both two-dimensional illustrations and three-dimensional sculptures. With extensive experience in cross-disciplinary collaborations and joint ventures, he is often regarded by the media as an atypical artist.
