Encountering the Beauty of Wabi-Sabi Through Light: Luce

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Stepping away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Luce quietly stands in the alleys of Taipei, radiating the artist's profound and captivating charm. With the unconventional spirit of a painter, it introduces an aesthetic of living in harmony with light, allowing people to encounter extraordinary beauty.

Outside the city, amidst the clamor, we temporarily retreat into a tranquil alley, seeking a trace of wabi-sabi beauty and savoring the rustic rhythm and the glow of time. This is the philosophical spirit that Luce aims to convey. Named "Luce," which means "light" in Italian, the term also carries meanings from the Bible, reminding us that light is the origin of all. Once inside the shop, if you look closely, you will quietly notice a passage from scripture in the upper right corner of the studio's large window: "When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.' John 8:12.”

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