I = Human = ☐

Young Art - Understanding the World Through Art

The Co-learning Project features an art education workshop for children in elementary school grades 2-6. The program includes "Discussion Classes", which use stories and creative activities to explore contemporary issues."Exhibition Classes", which take participants directly to exhibition venues for an open-ended artistic experience. I = Human = ☐

Technology brings infinite possibilities, but also sparks existential anxiety.Using Kafka's The Metamorphosis, we can reflect on our own lives. We'll use Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to discuss the very definition of "human." And are the mythical creatures from the Classic of Mountains and Seas and Greek mythology still as distant as they seem?

In our discussion class, we'll use these stories as clues to navigate classic works of art and broaden our horizons. This will lead us into the exhibition "The Future Body: Supernatural Sculptures," where we won't just enjoy the wonder and humor of the artworks, but also gain insight into the artists' many questions and interpretations of the "post-human era."

As technology continues to advance, where will humanity ultimately go? In a world without simple answers, what we truly need is the ability to ask questions about the future. We'll draw a blank space ☐ to be filled with open-minded imagination and profound reflection.

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HSU YA-LI

Instructor, Planner, and Main Visual Artist

HSU YA-LI is a children's literature and art educator and creator. In her teaching, she excels at using interactive games to explore ideas and spark creativity. She also uses lively storytelling and discussions to guide children toward a concrete understanding and reflection on various topics. Her published works include the prose/illustrated books Something's Weird with This World, and the children's books Journey to the Monster Kingdom: Unleash Your Desire for Words and Awaken Your Creativity, Troubles in the Monster Kingdom, Reading Classics, Playing Games: Cultivating Literary Skills, and The Chef and His Apprentices. She is also one of the individuals in charge of "Pin Wen Yi: Literature and Art in Games."