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Exhibition

K Kids World of Movie Billboards

2025/09/25・當期展覽

Since he was little, k kid loved drawing more than anything.

With tiny hands gripping chalk, he would color the ground, turning walls into rainbows.
His happiest moments were going with the grown-ups to the temple square to watch performances.
Eyes wide open, he would think, “If only I could paint for the movies—how wonderful that would be!”

A Young Apprentice with Big Dreams

After graduating from junior high, k kid declared,
“I’m going to paint movie billboards!”
Before dawn, he would ride his bicycle across the fields, wind whistling in his ears, stars still sparkling above, to reach the city and learn painting.
But being an apprentice wasn’t easy—he nailed boards, stretched canvases, mixed paint, and washed endless brushes.
Sometimes he had to hang billboards in the middle of the night, then curl up under the theater stairs to sleep, with a little “Mickey” squeaking nearby.
Smiling, k kid would say, “I’m not afraid of hard work. I’ll become the best billboard painter!”
 

The Movie Reel Race

Painting was just one part of his job.
When a new film opened, he would pedal a giant three-wheeled cart loaded with enormous billboards to the busy traffic circle, hanging them high like colorful castles in the sky.
The most exciting moments came during screenings—movies were made of many film reels, and after one reel finished, k kid would dash off on his bike like lightning to deliver it to the next theater.
People would say, “If k kid’s around, the movie will always start on time!”

A Train Ride to the Capital

After a year or two, k kid decided to take the train to Taipei for a new adventure.
Opening the door to a large studio, he exclaimed, “Wow!”—inside were young painters like him, brushes standing like a forest, paints as colorful as candy.
He stayed close to his master, working hard, learning every skill bit by bit.
The master often praised his dedication, saying he would one day become a true master himself.

From Soldier to Artist

One day, k kid received his military service notice.
“Oh no, does this mean I can’t paint anymore?” he thought.
But when his commanding officer saw his portrait of a leader, his eyes lit up.
“Excellent! Come help paint for the Military History Museum!”
And so, k kid picked up his brush and turned walls into grand adventures—tanks rumbling, planes soaring and spinning, soldiers cheering at his work.

The Golden Age of Billboards

After the army, k kid returned home as a full-fledged billboard artist.
Back then, every theater and every movie needed its own giant painted sign.
His paintings had a special magic—people passing by would stop and stare, saying, “This movie must be amazing!” before buying a ticket.
Later, he opened his own advertising agency, painting not only movie billboards but also for ice cream shops, toy stores, and even construction companies.
Everywhere in k kid’s world was filled with color.

Grandpa K Kid’s Rainbow Island

Time passed, technology advanced, and billboards slowly shifted from hand-painted to digital prints.
K kid retired to a beautiful island, living a slow life of painting—sunsets, waves, and schools of fish swimming freely in the sea.
Now he is Grandpa k kid.
When he paints, children often gather around to listen to his stories, eyes full of wonder.