Memories (2024)

"They" is Chen Lifan's representative work published in 2024, focusing on the contemporary expression of velvet flower craftsmanship. The name of the work refers to flowers commonly seen in daily life: lilies, lotuses, oncidiums - flowers that mothers buy and quietly display on a daily basis. The creation uses rayon silk thread instead of traditional silk to implement the concept of sustainable craftsmanship. Since its first exhibition, "They" has participated in exhibitions in Maison & Objet, Paris, Red Dot Design Museum (and acquired the collection), etc., successfully bringing velvet flowers into the public eye and transforming them from traditional craftsmanship to contemporary narratives.

Memories (2024)

｜Participate in activities｜

‧2025/04/30–09/07 Invited by Red Dot Design Museum Xiamen to participate in the "Contemporary Creation Exhibition" and acquired the collection

‧Exhibited at the National Taiwan Crafts Research and Development Center's "Daily Crafts" brand concept store from 2025/01/21 to 05/18

‧2024/11/28–2025/01/01 Participated in the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Touring Exhibition "Dream of Craftsmanship"

‧2024/11/29–2025/1/5 Participated in the joint exhibition of "Green Homestay Living, Green Craftsmanship" with Taichung Green Homestay

‧2024/11/29 Taiwan Crafts "One Craft One Art" Awards Ceremony Reference QRcord3

‧2024/10/03–11/25 Exhibited at the Craft Showcase in Hsinchu "2024 Taiwan Green Craft Special Exhibition"

‧October 1, 2024 – 10/15 Obtained Taiwan Green Technology certification and exhibited at Far Eastern Department Store’s “2024 Taiwan Green Technology Exhibition” in Taichung

‧2024/09/05–09/09 The first overseas exhibition at the Maison & Objet design exhibition in Paris, France

‧2024/04/16–05/02 "Velvet Art Chen Lifan Solo Exhibition" was first exhibited

｜Exhibition Location｜

‧Joint exhibition "Contemporary Creations - Re-narration of Tradition" | Red Dot Design Museum, Xiamen, China

‧《Daily Crafts》brand concept store｜National Taiwan Crafts Research and Development Center, Nantou

‧Shin Kong Mitsukoshi "Dream of Craftsmanship" Touring Exhibition｜Shin Kong Mitsukoshi. Taipei, Taichung

‧Joint exhibition of "Green Living and Green Craftsmanship"｜Green Homestay Hotel, Taichung

‧Taiwan Craft "One Craft One Art" Award Ceremony｜National Taiwan Arts Education Center Nanhai Theater．Taipei

‧《2024 Taiwan Green Crafts Special Exhibition》｜Or Crafts Showcase. Hsinchu

‧《2024 Taiwan Green Crafts Exhibition》｜Top City Taichung Far Eastern Department Store．Taichung

‧Maison & Objet Paris Fashion Home Design Exhibition｜Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center. Paris, France

‧《Velvet Art Chen Lifan Solo Exhibition》｜Hengdao Hall, Cultural Heritage Park, Ministry of Culture, Taichung

｜Creation Description｜

The "She" series focuses on depicting flowers commonly seen in family life, and is based on the flower species that my mother actually uses in her daily life. The works are not centered on symbols of wealth, but focus on "daily emotional memories." All works use rayon silk threads instead of traditional animal materials, emphasizing sustainable practices. Each work is presented independently, with a simple base, highlighting the presence of flowers as living individuals, and also presenting the contemporary translation of craft language and empathy with life.