Department of Graphic Communication Arts, National Taiwan University of Arts

Introduction

"Virtual reality, AI artificial intelligence, short videos... The unknown future continually refreshes our understanding; Y2K, film cameras, vintage clothing... these known pasts also jog our memories. In this era of turbulent collision, the intertwining of old and new is either a confrontation or a harmonious coexistence, or perhaps after the 'collision', it actually contains infinite possibilities waiting for us to discover. In the past, shopping carts served as carriers for various types of goods, where items of completely different natures were thrown into the carts, coming into contact and colliding during moments of stillness or motion. Now, the shopping cart has transformed into a symbol with a virtual meaning on the internet, and the variety of goods people add to their carts has become more diverse and rich. It carries the everyday lives of people from the past, present, and even the future, as we push the shopping cart through each era, witnessing the blending of generations."
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"CMYK is an indispensable part for us in the printing industry, embodying the essence of printing and the inspiration of art. It establishes a foundation in the world of printing and, through the process of 'customization,' breaks boundaries and surpasses limits, becoming a crucial element in artistic creation. This adventure invites us to explore and feel together, as if redefining the miracles of print art. 'Customization' is a unique visual language that represents the ultimate pursuit of printing technology. This pursuit is vividly expressed in the world of CMYK, where each color is a brilliant rendition of 'customization.' It is an artistic expression of color, making us players in this game of custom colors."