Centering on the two Chiayi-born women artists—Lii Jiin Shiow (1953-2003) and Jo Hsieh (1967-2017), the Practice and Practice with LII Jiin Shiow and Jo HSIEH exhibition presents their journeys of thoughts and practices within the realms of art, the self, and others through their works, quotidian studies, experimental creations, and lesson plans. The exhibition also includes three artists—Tsai Chih-hsien, Kang Ya-chu, and Wang Yi-ting, who engage in cross-generational dialogues through field researches and site-specific works, revisiting the artistic and life practices of the two contemporary artists from Chiayi.

Since the 1990s, women's art has been increasingly emphasized by art museums. After undergoing various stages of exhibitions and historical compilations, in recent years, art museums have further focused on the multiple identities and social roles of women, organizing exhibitions from different perspectives and positions. In this context, the Chiayi Art Museum is also concerned about this issue. Through featuring the two women artists, Lii Jiin Shiow and Jo Hsieh, who passed away in their middle age, the museum explores how their boundless energy emerged despite their limited lifespans, and reflects on how to challenge the established framework of gender discourse for reinterpretation and expansion. The exhibition attempts to reveal, based on the existing high regard for Lii, her creative approaches that ingeniously incorporated calligraphic lines, as well as her dedication to children's education and selfless devotion. For Hsieh, the exhibition highlights her dedicated journey of self-development, showcasing how she built a dialogue between herself and space through extensive practice, self-portraits, sketchbooks, and mixed media.

The "Practice and Practice" in the exhibition title refers to both "the act of putting ideas into action" and "the process of repeated practice." Through research and curating, the exhibition is not merely about viewing and appreciating works, but also emphasizes the practice and process of art-making. Furthermore, from the artists' works and ideas, it extends to the viewer's perspective, opening up a third space. 

Organized into three sub-themes — "I, We, and the In-Between,"  "More and Less," and "Outside the Form" - the exhibition delves into the relationship between the lives and art of the two artists. Viewers will gain insight into the multiple facets and meanings of their contrasts and connections, which constantly evolve and are redefined over time, deeply experiencing the spirit and energy of the artists' "practice and practice.”