Nirvana Kinetisk Lydinstallation by Zhenglong Yang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award i Bronze in Installationsdesign Competition Category.
BronzeInstallation· 2025
Nirvana Kinetisk Lydinstallation
A' Design Award i Bronze Winner in Installation Category
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The Design
About Nirvana Kinetisk Lydinstallation
Nirvana forener tradition og teknologi med en matrix af motoriserede træfisk, traditionelle østasiatiske rituelle instrumenter. Hvert instrument rummer en automatiseret hammer synkroniseret via fysisk computing, der skaber rytmiske lydmønstre. Arrangementet fængsler visuelt ved at blande håndlavede former med mekanisk præcision og fremhæver innovation gennem harmonien mellem fortidige ritualer og moderne kinetisk kunst.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award i Bronze
Nirvana Kinetisk Lydinstallation er vinder af A' Design Award i Bronze, en højt prestigefyldt anerkendelse, der tildeles enestående designs, som udmærker sig ved kreativitet, opfindsomhed og skarpsindighed. Bronzevinderne er rigeligt dygtige og påfaldende kreative artefakter, der bekræfter deres designeres store erfaring, fantasi og snilde. Nirvana Kinetisk Lydinstallation forventes at være en højt estimeret, beundret og kær genstand, der er bemærkelsesværdigt professionel og innovativ. Dette design, der har vundet A' Design Award i Bronze, indarbejder bedste praksis inden for kunst, videnskab, design og teknologi og er fremragende på grund af sin sans for detaljer. Nirvana Kinetisk Lydinstallation tilfredsstiller pragtfuldt behov, rører længsler, charmerer følelser og appellerer til nysgerrigheden.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- "Nirvana" is a kinetic sound installation merging Buddhist philosophy with technology, it reinterprets ancient spiritual practices, offering viewers a unique, technology-driven meditative experience that bridges the gap between traditional Buddhism and contemporary art. It features motorized Wooden Fish arranged in a matrix. These traditional instruments, crucial in East Asian Mahayana Buddhist rituals, are synchronized through physical computing.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Each panel is 2' (W) by 8' (H).
- Tags
- Installation, Buddhism, Sound, Immersive, Physical Computing
- Production Technology
- Realization Technology: Physical Computing
Materials: Solid Wood, Plywood, DC Motor, Sensor, Customized PCB Boards - Design Challenge
- The primary challenge was mastering physical computing to synchronize 96 motors for perfect operation. Another hurdle was developing a robust connection mechanism. This required multiple iterations of custom 3D-printed parts to securely grip the Wooden Fish and mallets. The design process involved several rounds of modifications before reaching the final version. Additionally, incorporating CNC technology to cut plywood presented its own set of challenges. These technical obstacles demanded innovative problem-solving, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern fabrication techniques to realize the ambitious vision of "Nirvana."
- Inspiration
- "Nirvana" is a word from the Buddhist concept of enlightenment and the role of rhythmic sound in spiritual practices. The Wooden Fish, traditionally used to maintain focus during meditation, symbolizes mindfulness and spiritual journey. This project demonstrates how technology can enhance and recontextualize spiritual practices. Merging Buddhist elements with contemporary art and technology invites viewers to contemplate their spiritual journey and the pursuit of inner peace.
- Project Duration
- The project started in January 2024 in New York, finished in May 2024 in New York, and was exhibited in the ITP Spring Show in May 2024.
- Operation Flow
- "Nirvana" is an autonomous installation that operates independently of audience presence. The Buddhist wooden fish instruments are continuously struck by motor-controlled mallets, generating an unceasing soundscape. This autonomous operation creates a powerful, immersive environment, drawing the audience into its rhythmic and spiritual essence.
- Image Credits
- Video Credits: Qinghui Kong
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