臺南經過四個世紀，「水」總是個連貫古今、穿越時空的不變存在：臺江內海成為陸地、陸地上開鑿了五條港、五條港逐漸成了街道，曾築起大樓的河樂廣場又把水引了回來……。橫空出世的巨大瀑布，是都市的奇蹟（城市滄海桑田的變化又何嘗不是奇蹟？）。 源源不絕的生命活水，在時空錯置的奇幻中，隱含多重思辨，也一同體驗臺南四百年來的蛻變與不變。 

Over the span of four centuries, water has always been a constant in Tainan,  water has remained an enduring presence in Tainan, bridging the gap between past and present across time and space: the Taijiang Inland Sea transformed into land, upon which the old five channels were excavated, gradually evolving into streets.  "The Spring" Square, once the location of an idle building, reintroduced water into its surroundings.

This monumental waterfall emerges unexpectedly, a marvel amidst the cityscape. ( Indeed, isn't the profound transformation of urban landscapes a miracle in itself?). This perpetual source of "living water" offers a whimsical disruption in time and space, prompting profound introspection while embodying the flux and constants of Tainan's 400-year narrative. 

建築聚集而成的城市面貌，猶如海上船隻群集的景緻。基地旁是日治時期造船廠遺址，作品以實木構張錯落船帆，詮釋府城四百年歷史建築印象，亦彷彿在水岸邊匯聚眾多船隻，船帆起伏交疊，那是將要出航的時刻，也是航行者歸來景致；那是眾人團結相聚的所在，也是城市記憶的追尋與重現。登上船、揚起帆、迎著風、邁向大海；我們出發，我們回家。

Sailing Castle Hai’an, this artwork metamorphoses the urban expanse into a fleet of majestic ships adrift upon the sea, erected adjacent to the remnants of a shipyard dating back to the Japanese colonial era. Crafted with sturdy wood, it features a series of staggered sails that embody the architectural essence of Tainan spanning four centuries. It appears as though a multitude of vessels have congregated along the waterfront, their sails billowing in the breeze, poised for departure or awaiting safe return. This place acts as a central point for coming together and reconnecting, a haven to explore and reminisce about the shared memories of the city. Step aboard, set the sails, face the winds, head out to the boundless expanse of the sea; we depart, we return. 

「人客」lâng-kheh（閩南語「客人」之意），在通風塔後方的兩個由碼頭繫船柱造型發展的座椅，民眾坐下即可透過氣壓發出聲響，與《海安開港》前後呼應，想像昔日五條港區碼頭船隻、商行雲集的繁榮景象；人客的參與，也成為此作品最美的風景。 

The term "lâng-kheh" translates as "guest" in Taiwanese.

Positioned at the back side of the ventilation tower, two seats crafted in the shape of a bollard are installed.

Upon sitting, visitors activate air pressure mechanisms that emit sounds, harmonizing with the installation “Let’s Talk in Heian” nearby. This arrangement invites visitors to envision the vibrant hustle and bustle of ships and commerce that once animated the dock area of the Old Five Channels. The engagement of guests serves as the most enchanting facet of this artwork, infusing it with life and meaning. 

四百年前曾是臺江內海的一片汪洋，如今成了店家林立、人潮眾多的海安路。作品召喚海的水域記憶，手工打磨綢絲紋的不鏽鋼椅面，猶如內海般圍繞著美麗的大樹，自由奔放的水流意象，呼應海安路的水文歷史，也是臺南四百年時光的集結濃縮，邀請來往的人群停留在這片流水般的意象上，感受美好的過往與現在。 

Four centuries ago, this area was part of the vast Taijiang Inland Sea,  yet today Hai'an Road pulsates with vibrant shops and bustling crowds. This artwork channels the essence of the sea through its stainless steel seats, meticulously hand-polished to a silky texture reminiscent of the majestic trees that once adorned the shores of the inland sea. The imagery of the free flowing water, pays homage to the hydrographic legacy of Hai'an Road, encapsulating four centuries of Tainan's rich history. It invites passersby to linger upon this water-like imagery, offering a moment to bask in the beauty of bygone eras intertwined with the present.

此作品以昔日五條港最南端的「安海港」之水波流動線條輪廓作為造型發想。臺南豐沛的山海資源孕育了特有的物產，藝術家擷取在地景觀及物產之色彩，呈現五個溫暖愉悅的色彩，分別為：玉井芒果黃、麻豆文旦綠、五條港水路藍、井仔腳魚塭粉紅及官田菱角紫，呈現古都包容多元文化與熱情的性格，也將欣喜的氛圍挹注在人與人的互動間。 

This artwork draws inspiration from the meandering waterways of Anhai Port, situated at the southernmost tip of the historic Old Five Channels. Harnessing the abundance of natural resources from Tainan's lush mountains and bountiful seas, the artist encapsulates the essence of the local landscape and its produce in five vibrant and exuberant hues: the golden yellow of Yujing Mango, the verdant green of Madou Pomelo, the azure blue representing the Old Five Channels, the rosy pink reminiscent of Jingzhaijiao fish pond, and the regal purple of Guantian's Water Chestnut. These colors mirror the diverse cultural tapestry of the ancient city and its genial hospitality, infusing a joyous ambiance into people's interactions. 

連通地面與地下的水井，是過往飲用水主要來源，更充滿神秘色彩。老一輩府城人相傳赤崁樓古井有密道通往安平；五條港區南勢港海安宮前的半月井，信眾更於端午節取其「午時水」以避疫祈福；藝術家將半月井轉化為街道傢俱，仿若古今共存，也是聯通未知、現實與虛擬間的出入口，掃描QR code，可創建虛擬角色穿梭到Verse U世界與他人連結互動。 

Wells, acting as connectors between surface and underground realms, hold historical significance as crucial water sources and are steeped in mystery. Older generations in Tainan share tales of a secret passage that connects from the ancient well at Chikan Tower to Anping; in the Old Five Channels district, a half moon well situated in front of Hai'an Temple, during the Dragon Boat Festival believers would draw “noon water” to ward off illnesses and seek blessings. The artist reimagined the Half Moon Well, transforming it into a piece of street furniture, symbolizing the coexistence of past and present while serving as a portal between the real and virtual worlds. Through scanning the QR code provided, viewers can create a virtual avatars to navigate through Verse U and interact with others.

作品透過抽象化的動畫角色色彩同心圓，以日系角色騎乘著掃帚與臺江的黑面琵鷺一同自由飛行穿越海安路。展現故事情節中她面對生命的勇氣與獨立開拓生活的態度，搭配夜間燈光的流動意象，傳遞著臺南這座文化古都四百年來不斷蛻變的生命力量，與人們持續勇敢築夢的軌跡。

This artwork abstracts the characters of Japanese animation into colorful  concentric circles, flying freely on the broomstick over the Hai‘an Road alongside the black-faced spoonbills of the Taijiang area. It illustrates the main character’s courage in life and her independent spirit as she forges her own path, paired with the flowing imagery of night lights. This conveys the enduring vitality of Tainan, an ancient cultural city that has evolved continuously over four centuries, and the bold dreams its people have dared to pursue.

環繞花台的座椅，以漣漪意象呈現，勾勒出臺南的濕地水文，上方抽象的動畫角色，以及飛翔中的黑面琵鷺，正由此濕地出發、穿越時空，從海安路的歷史與當下飛向未來，這一幅充滿動感與想像力的超現實濕地風景，正生生不息地在臺南每個角落流動延續著……。

This installation features seats around a floral platform designed with a ripple effect to represent the hydrology of Tainan’s wetlands. Above, abstract figures of the characters of Japanese animation, along with flying black-faced spoonbills, begin their journey from these wetlands, traveling through time from the  past and present of Hai’an Road into the future. This dynamic and imaginative surreal wetland landscape flows and evolves in every corner of Tainan……

曾經的台江內海，曾經陸地與海洋的交界，第一線接觸的海安路，歷史發展的多種痕跡藏於城市之中。以水波紋路與疊上不同時期天際線剪影組合的圖樣，與前層的金屬隔柵組成閃動效果。隨著過路的人、經過的車，呈現著閃爍的樣態，在這條曾經靠著海的路。

Once an inland sea, Taijiang was a boundary between land and sea. Hai-an Road was the frontline of this interaction, where various traces of historical development are embedded within the city. This artwork utilizes wave patterns overlaid with silhouettes of different historical skylines, creating a shimmering effect with the front layer of metal grids. As people and vehicles pass by, the piece displays a flickering appearance, echoing along this road that once bordered the sea.

流動的時光，轉動的城市。積木拼成的彩色木馬，拉回兒時雀躍的記憶，化成故事的起點。上方燈光旋轉映射出城市的影像，與擷取清朝時期的臺南地圖「城池圖」塊狀的積木牆面，讓不同的時空光影變化互相疊加，使人沉浸在臺南府城不同的故事氛圍。

Flowing time, spinning city. A colorful carousel constructed from building blocks revives the exuberant childhood memories, serving as the narrative’s starting point. Certainly:

"With rotating lights projecting images of the city, hovering above, they seamlessly integrate with a block wall adorned with segments from a Qing dynasty map of Tainan titled 'City Fortress Map.’"

 This melding of different temporal and spatial light variations layers over one another, immersing visitors in the diverse narrative atmospheres of Tainan’s historical city.