Core Cerflun Golau Cinetig by Hsin Lee is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award in Celfyddyd Gain Competition Category.

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Core Cerflun Golau Cinetig

by Hsin Lee

Client: Kawabata Intcraft Co. Ltd.

Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award Winner in Celfyddyd Gain Category

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The Design

About Core Cerflun Golau Cinetig

Mae Core yn gerflun golau cinetig ar ffurf coden binwydd. Crëwyd Core ar gyfer Kawabata Intcraft, hen swyddfa heddlu 84 mlwydd oed o arddull Japaneaidd yn Taipei. Ffurfir y cerflun o 87 o ddeilen bres sy'n agor a chau'n araf trwy fecanwaith mewnol. Mae'r symudiad tawel yn debyg i anadlu, gan roi ymdeimlad o fywyd i'r adeilad hanesyddol. Mae Core yn hongian o nenfwd uchel uwchben grisiau troellog, fel bod ymwelwyr yn gweld y cerflun o onglau gwahanol wrth ddringo'r grisiau. Mae'r golau a deflir yn newid gyda phob cylchdro.

The Recognition

About the Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award

Mae Core Cerflun Golau Cinetig yn enillydd Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award, cydnabyddiaeth hynod fawreddog a roddir i ddyluniadau rhagorol sydd yn nodedig am greadigrwydd, dyfeisgarwch a chraffter. Mae enillwyr Efydd yn arteffactau medrus iawn a thrawiadol o greadigol sydd yn dilysu profiad helaeth, dychymyg a dyfeisgarwch eu dylunwyr. Disgwylir i Core Cerflun Golau Cinetig fod yn wrthrych uchel ei fri, a edmygir ac a anwylir, sydd yn nodedig o broffesiynol ac arloesol. Mae'r dyluniad buddugol hwn o Wobr Efydd A' Design Award yn ymgorffori arferion gorau mewn celf, gwyddoniaeth, dylunio a thechnoleg, ac yn rhagorol am ei sylw i fanylion. Mae Core Cerflun Golau Cinetig yn bodloni anghenion yn odidog, yn cyffwrdd â dyheadau, yn swyno teimladau ac yn apelio at chwilfrydedd.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Core is a kinetic light sculpture in the shape of pine cone made for Kawabata Intcraft, an 84-year-old Japanese-style police office. The copper leaves on the surface slowly open and close through inner mechanical structures. At the same time, the breathing-like movement transforms the building into a living body, symbolizing a breathing heart. To present the harmony of movement and light, different materials were combined and various types of mechanism were designed. Core, as a showcase of creators' exquisite craftmanship, is not only a form representation of nature but also the living symbol of architecture.
Dimensions & Packaging: L: 85cm, W: 85cm, H: 90cm
Tags: Kinetic Sculpture, reciprocating grooved drum mechanism, sustainable, recycle, art installation, craft, heartbeat, breathing, life symbol, chandelier, brass
Production Technology: Core is made out of 87 unique brass pieces, this project greatly relies on precise mechanical engineering. Each part is detailed crafted in collaboration with a self-made CNC machine. All parts are completed after incessant modifications and improvements on materials, fabrication, and lighting.
Design Challenge: To resemble the opening and closing states of pine cones, the reciprocating screws were used to trigger 12 central structures and connect 87 brass leaves to express the dynamic movement and contraction.
Inspiration: The purpose of this project is to study the relationship between artistic sculpture and historical building. When we learned that the building was supposed to be demolished but actually preserved, we hoped to bring it back to life in an artistic way. The concept and name "Core" was born accordingly, in the shape of pine cone to resembles eternity.
Project Duration: The project started in March 2020 in Taiwan, Taipei and finished in January 2021. It is now permanently exhibited in Kawabata Intcraft.
Operation Flow: This project is placed on a high ceiling directly above the spiral staircase.
Going up from the base floor, the viewer will be looking up at the artwork and then to the eye-level angle, creating rich perspectives and interaction. With regular opening and closing of the artwork, the projected light makes the entire space feel like breathing deeply.
Team Members: Art Director: Hsin Lee
Designer: Tseng, shih-gang
Mechanism Design: Wang, Hsiang-Ping
Image Credits: Image credits: Matter image