Profile: JIUN-PING SHYR – Real Leather Design Competitions

JIUN-PING SHYR

Shih Chien University

I am 52 years old this year, married, and have two children. I have been working in accounting for nearly 30 years, living for a long time within the confines of systems and reality. It wasn't until recent years, as I began to feel the rapid changes in the world, that I started to ponder: is there still something I can do for myself? By chance, I enrolled in the Continuing Education Department of the Fashion Design and Management program at Shih Chien University. Although I had little connection to artistic creation in the past, the learning experiences over the past two to three years have broadened my horizons and helped me truly understand myself. From seeing beauty and feeling beauty to learning how to express my inner self through creation, I have rediscovered that part of me that was once suppressed and misunderstood. I have faced many setbacks and moments of confusion along the way, but I have never given up because I believe that there are always new possibilities in life. I no longer seek external validation; as long as I can accept myself, that is the greatest strength. I will continue to pursue my dreams, persist in my journey, and carve out a path that belongs to me.

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The Galaxy

Category: Footwear

Competitions: Taiwan Region

"The Galaxy" is a work that embodies my state of mind and life journey. The galaxy symbolizes my past thoughts, which may seem distant and beautiful, but in reality, it is a realm of chaos and confusion. Coming from a family with emotional detachment, I was once a timid and repressed child, struggling with interpersonal relationships and unable to connect with the world. That fragment of my life is like an unreachable galaxy, shining with a light that is not bright but profound. As time passed, I began to learn to understand and reconcile with myself. From being deeply immersed in chaos to now being able to appreciate that past from the perspective of an observer—I discovered that the emotions that once confused me actually constructed a galaxy of my own. Today, I transform this state of mind into a visual language through my creations, hoping that viewers can see not only the distance and grandeur of the galaxy but also the chaotic yet worthwhile path that resides in each person's heart.