Living the Dream in Taiwan

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I've only been in Taiwan a few days and so much is happening! I'm one of a group of 30 artists from around the globe who have come together to create the 5th annual Dream Parade in Shijir City, about a half hour drive from Taipei. There are artists from the United States, France, India, Mexico, Thailand, and Indonesia, as well as Taiwanese. In addition to the Parade itself, there will be a "Moon Theater", an evening performance with giant puppets entitled, "Dream of Formosa", which will chronicle the history and culture of Taiwan.

For a look at some of the work I've done stateside, I have a picture site on flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/artsthaddeus/

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Photos

Carmen Bird 1
Carmen will help to create a flock of stilted bird puppets.

Soccer Moms
I'm working with a group of soccer moms who want to create large soccer balls for themselves and their children to wear on their heads.

Soccer Mom
Trying it on for size.

Katie Shark 1
Katie is up late working on a shark puppet.

Snake Head 1
This is a large snake head that a local boy scout troupe is working on. It was sculpted from clay, then covered with papier-mache.

Head Masks 1
A variety of animal masks are being created from paperboard.

Mexican Artist Tomas Luna
Mexican Artist Tomas Luna working on a giant owl.

Bicycle Fish
Several artists and community members will be creating animal bicycles. Here is a bicycle fish created by US & Thai artists.

Group Photo 060922
Photo Opportunity

Comments

[Karen]

FUN
Looks like you're having so much fun! I like the bird on stilts the best so far.

[Barbara Morey]

Greetings
Thanks for sharing, Thaddeus. This looks like quite an adventure and a real international cultural exchange. I'm sure this will be an experience you will always remember. I look forward to hearing more...Barbara

[Kristin]

Dream On!!!!
Hi Thaddeus! Hooray for doing a blog - it's great to hear about the latest Dream magic! Say hi to Gordon and all the beautiful Dreamers for me - wish I could be there!!!! Take lots of pictures!

[Christine]

You ROCK!!!
I'm happy to see the work you are doing and am so excited for you to be working and traveling abroad. HOOOOORAY for you! Catch you at POH in the summer have fun and stay safe!