The Thousand Moments in Art Exhibition

The collaboration between performing artist Wei HaiMin and artistic jewellery brand JHENG JEWELLERY, both nurtured and thriving in Taiwan, marks the intersection of their respective domains. Through the joint effort with the National Theater & Concert Hall, JHENG JEWELLERY presents the cross-area collaboration ``The Thousand Moments in Art`` JHENG JEWELLERY Art Exhibition revisits significant moments in Taiwan's grand era through weaving together the century-old history of JHENG JEWELLERY with astonishing new creations, expressing the profound pursuit and immortal energy each has for the arts. To echo the reflections each character evokes, JHENG JEWELLERY's new creations in 2021 inherit a century of craftsmanship, presenting LianPu collection inspired by Eastern culture. Under Wei HaiMin's vivid portrayal of her rich life experiences and distinctive roles in the play, these creations exude vitality and brilliance. The ``Thousand Moments in Art`` JHENG JEWELLERY Art Exhibition pays tribute to the original concept of ``Thousand Stages, Yet I Have Never Quite Lived`` and to inspire new perspectives in Taiwan's artistic expression.

``Thousand Stages, Yet I Have Never Quite Lived`` navigates through six classic roles performed by Wei HaiMin, reflecting on the legendary artist's love and life while paralleling Taiwan's changing eras. Wei HaiMin has deeply portrayed many unforgettable characters, embodying the resilience of Mu GuiYing(Note 1: Mu Guiying, a fictional character in the novel ``Yang Family Warriors`` written by the Ming dynasty author Xiong DaMu. She is also a character in the opera and novel of the same name. She possesses great strength and archery skills, displaying exceptional martial prowess from a young age. She dislikes feminine attire, preferring to wield knives and spears, and has honed her skills accordingly.), the talent and beauty of Yang YuHuan (Note 2: Yang Yuhuan was the beloved consort of Emperor XuanZong of the Tang Dynasty in China, known as Yang Guifei. She is portrayed as the epitome of feminine beauty and grace in the flourishing Tang literature.), the suppression of Cao QiQiao (Note 3: Cao QiQiao is a character in the novel ``The Golden Cangue`` by Eileen Chang, representing a woman oppressed by the feudal marriage system and subjected to persecution.) , the pursuit of Meng XiaoDong (Note 4: Meng XiaoDong is a renowned old sheng (male) roles performer in Peking Opera.), the reckless retaliation of Medea (Note 5: Medea, a character from the famous Greek tragedy ``Medea,`` is a resolute and ruthless woman who refuses to be bound by fate.), and the androgynous soul of Orlando (Note 6: Orlando, a character from Virginia Woolf's novel ``Orlando,`` is a character who breaks gender boundaries.), her portrayals transcend both modern and traditional contexts. Breaking through conventional performance levels, the play, for the first time, has Wei HaiMin perform her own story, allowing the audience to witness her truly ``living`` on the stage, and witness her unwavering challenge to herself.