Local artist injects fresh vitality into the community

On entering the village of Houyi just behind Chiayi City Railway Station, one is met by a spectacular array of beautiful murals by the local artist Huang Jin-fu (黃進福). Originally, Huang Jin-fu made a living by doing odd jobs in the area, but thanks to an introduction to Houyi Community Development Association by his old junior high classmate, Xu Ming-xian (徐明賢), he is now part of an enthusiastic team working to revamp the local community. Huang Jin-fu’s task is to reinvigorate the jaded old community of Houli through infusing a cultural and artistic atmosphere; with a steady stream of visitors now visiting Houyi, it is clear that Huang Jin-fu’s nimble-fingered work has been a roaring success. After gaining the wholehearted support of local residents, Huang Jin-fu has decided to continue painting murals in the community and slowly developing his artistry; one day he hopes to realize his dream of becoming a professional muralist.

Local artist injects fresh vitality into the community 

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(以下是中文對照)

社區藝術家 注入社區新活力

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嘉義市火車站附近的後驛里，巷道中隨處可見一幅幅壯觀又美麗的壁畫，這些畫全出自當地居民黃進福之手。原本以打零工維生的黃進福，受到在社區發展協會幫忙的國中同學徐明賢介紹，因而投入後驛里社區營造行列，為小小的社區增添文化藝術氣息，使原本老舊的社區氣氛活絡了起來，更吸引了各地的遊客前來觀賞，成為後驛里社區營造的一大推手。由於壁畫在社區中大受好評，黃進福決定編在社區中畫壁畫邊精進自己的實力，希望能成為一名職業壁畫師。