On the Wave of Seeking Maternal Memories

Exhibition opens on February 13, 2026 (Fri) at 6:30 PM in the presence of the artist.

Opening hours of the Goethe-Gallery and Black Box Studio:
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Mon - Fri)
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM (Sat)
Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays

The exhibition On the Wave of Seeking Maternal Memories extends Halomei’s research-based practice, Post-Austronesian Barkcloth Art Practice. Centered on barkcloth, a traditional fiber craft rooted in the Indigenous cultures of Taiwan and produced through beating and stretching tree bark, the works emerge from processes deeply embedded in bodily labor, natural environments, and community practices.

As Halomei encounters barkcloth practices across different Austronesian regions, recurring sensorial affinities and cultural resonances shape her understanding of maternal memory. Rather than a fixed origin, maternal memory is understood as a state continuously formed through movement, connection, and creation. Like a wave, memory remains in motion and is repeatedly activated and transformed through material engagement, spatial perception, and everyday practice.

This exhibition is a solo project by Halomei, developed through her research-based practice and presented with collaborating artists from different disciplines. Each work responds independently to the exhibition’s framework while remaining connected through shared field experience and material engagement. Barkcloth is brought from its craft context into contemporary art as a medium for reflecting on cultural movement and memory.

Accompanying programmes:

Sharing Session on Bark Cloth Artistic Practice from a Post-Austronesian Perspective
13.2.2026 (Fri), 7:00 PM | Black Box Studio
Speakers: Halomei Lin, Lin Kuang Liang, Hsieh Mei Ju, Laing Han Yu
Conducted in Mandarin. Free admission.

This sharing session centers on “The Artistic Practice of Bark Cloth from a Post-Austronesian Perspective” and echoes the main concept of the exhibition “On the Wave of Seeking Maternal Memories.” Collaborating artists are invited to share their creative processes and research perspectives. Through exchanging individual experiences, the session explores the re-presentation and continuity of Taiwan Indigenous bark cloth traditions in contemporary culture, while reflecting on the dialogue among art, tradition, and society.

Workshop: Touch the Fabric of the Earth
14.2.2026 (Sat), 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Black Box Studio
Conducted in Mandarin. Free admission.
Participants: 10 
Age: No age limit
Outcome: Barkcloth bookmark

Fabric is not just woven threads; it can also come from the trees of the earth. Barkcloth is one of the traditional crafts of the Amis people, preserving the wisdom of the interdependence between humans and nature. Through the touch of their hands and the process of creation, participants will experience the wonder of bark transforming into fabric and forge a connection with nature.

Workshop Content: Introduction to barkcloth crafting. Demonstration of barkcloth production. Hands-on experience for participants to create their own item.

Lin Jung-Yi (Halomei) is an Amis artist from Taitung, Taiwan. Her work explores barkcloth craft within Austronesian cultural networks, combining indigenous techniques with contemporary expressions in fiber art, performance, and installation. She holds a Master's in Ethno-Arts and has conducted extensive fieldwork and collaborative projects across the Pacific, including Hawaii, Guam, and Tonga.