Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Openbare Kunsinstallasie by Into the Woods and Co. - Cheng Tsung Feng

Silwer Beeldende Kuns · 2025

Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Openbare Kunsinstallasie

by Into the Woods and Co. - Cheng Tsung Feng

A' Design Award in Silwer 2025 in Beeldende Kuns
CLIENT: Hualien Branch, Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency
Estimated Number of Design Views: 80,963
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About Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Openbare Kunsinstallasie

Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar is 'n openbare kunsinstallasie wat in 'n bospark in Hualien, Taiwan, geplaas is. Die werk is geïnspireer deur die nesbougedrag van die Formosaanse wildevark, 'n dier wat skuilings uit hooi en takke bou en rus met sy snoet na die ingang gerig om waaksaam te bly. Die struktuur is van Taiwanese seder en Makino-bamboes gemaak, met sorgvuldige houtverbindingswerk saamgestel en deur digitale strukturele ontwerp gevorm. Besoekers kan die nesagtige ruimte binnegaan en op 'n geboë bank sit wat na die opening gerig is, wat kontak met die omliggende bos aanmoedig.

About the A' Design Award in Silwer

Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Openbare Kunsinstallasie is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Silwer, 'n buitengewoon prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan topklas-, pragtige en indrukwekkende ontwerpe. Wenners in Silwer is geweldig briljante en uiters kreatiewe werke wat die uitstaande kundigheid, talent en skerpsinnigheid van hul ontwerpers illustreer. Daar word verwag dat Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Openbare Kunsinstallasie 'n wonderlike vertoonstuk is wat merkwaardig professioneel en diepgaande innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Silwer gewen het, is 'n hoogs noemenswaardige, bewonderde uitvinding wat die grense van kuns, wetenskap, ontwerp en tegnologie bevoordeel en uitbrei. Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Openbare Kunsinstallasie is 'n wyd beny skepping wat begeertes oproep, positiewe gevoelens bring en verbasing en verwondering wek.

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Unique Properties: Nesting Plan VII—Formosan Wild Boar is an artwork that reflects the unique ecological characteristics of Forest Park in Hualien. It honors the indigenous species of Formosan Wild Boar and explores its architectural abilities. The piece showcases boar's nesting instincts, such as using hay and branches to construct nests while keeping their snouts facing the entrance to remain alert. Additionally, the work integrates native wood and bamboo, harmonizing with the surrounding forest environment.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 7m x Depth 7m x Height 5m
Tags: Taiwan Cedar, Makino Bamboo, public art, multifunctional space, sustainable design, Indigenous culture, forest-inspired, biomimicry, outdoor installation, ecological architecture
Production Technology: This art installation utilizes digital computation and precise structural design to overcome the challenges associated with domestic bamboo and wood materials. The primary structure is built with Taiwan Cedar timber, complemented by Makino Bamboo, ensuring stability and aesthetic appeal through meticulous joinery techniques. Inspired by the nesting behavior of the Formosan Wild Boar, the installation features a C-shaped circular bench that naturally orients users toward the entrance, mirroring the animal’s instinctive alert posture. This design enhances the interaction between the environment and the artwork while promoting sustainable local materials.
Design Challenge: The challenge of this work was to overcome the traditional reluctance in Taiwan to use domestic materials like Taiwan Cedar and Makino Bamboo in art and architecture due to their perceived weaknesses—such as low yield, irregular knots, and inherent softness. Additionally, creating an art installation that mimics the nesting behavior of Formosan Wild Boars while ensuring structural safety and aesthetic appeal posed a significant challenge in balancing function, form, and sustainability.
Research: We focused on the nesting skills of Formosan Wild Boars and explored how to translate their behaviors into artwork using local materials. Research involved field observation and material study, with data collected through close observation and expert interviews. Insights highlighted the potential of Taiwan Cedar and Makino Bamboo in promoting sustainability while aligning with nature. This work raises environmental awareness and showcases the intersection of ecology, sustainability, and design.
Inspiration: The boar's instinctive behavior—its nesting actions, processes, materials, techniques, and functions—inspires the design. We utilized human construction materials and methods to reinterpret these elements, creating large, nest-like installation artworks that people can enter. Additionally, this work demonstrates the potential of using domestic materials and addressing the associated challenges, which Taiwanese artists and architects often overlook for aesthetic and practical reasons.
Project Duration: The project commenced in June 2024 and was completed in September 2024. The unveiling ceremony for the artwork was held in the same month at Danongdafu Forest Park in Hualien, Taiwan.
Operation Flow: This installation serves as both an artistic structure and a functional gathering space. It provides a semi-enclosed resting area where visitors can sit on the curved bench, naturally facing the entrance, just as the Formosa Wild Boar remains alert in its habitat. Moreover, using Taiwanese local materials ensures harmony with the forest, while the design fosters interaction, inviting people to experience nature through sight, touch, and presence.
Image Credits: Image #1-#5: FIXER Photographic Studio, Taiwan.