Return to the Sea (歸海) explores a circular narrative by reconstructing driftwood—fragments of memory that reached the end of their journeys from various places—into a monumental 5-meter human figure striding back toward the ocean. The work symbolizes the restoration of a complete existence from scattered fragments, emphasizing that humanity and nature belong to a single living community.

 Crucially, the transformation of these gathered driftwood pieces into a human form heading back to the sea symbolizes how Taiwan’s rich marine resources and inherent potential gain artistic vitality, once again reaching out to the world. By utilizing the rugged texture of driftwood against the soft curves of the Caota Sand Dunes, the sculpture creates a powerful visual tension, serving as a landmark of both ecological resilience and Taiwan’s global vitality.