Core Kinetische Lichtskulptur by Hsin Lee

Core Kinetische Lichtskulptur by Hsin Lee is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award in Bronze in Bildende Kunst Competition Category.

BronzeBildende Kunst· 2021

Core Kinetische Lichtskulptur

by Hsin Lee

Client: Kawabata Intcraft Co. Ltd.

A' Design Award in Bronze Winner in Bildende Kunst Category

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The Design

About Core Kinetische Lichtskulptur

Core ist eine kinetische Lichtskulptur in Form eines Kiefernzapfens. Core entstand für Kawabata Intcraft, ein 84 Jahre altes Polizeigebäude im japanischen Stil in Taipeh. Die Skulptur besteht aus 87 Messingblättern, die sich über einen inneren Mechanismus langsam öffnen und schließen. Die ruhige Bewegung gleicht dem Atmen und verleiht dem historischen Gebäude eine spürbare Lebendigkeit. Core hängt von einer hohen Decke über einer Wendeltreppe herab, sodass Besucherinnen und Besucher die Skulptur beim Treppensteigen aus stets wechselnden Blickwinkeln erleben. Das projizierte Licht verändert sich mit jedem Zyklus.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Bronze

Core Kinetische Lichtskulptur ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Bronze, einer hochprestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für herausragende Designs, die sich durch Kreativität, Einfallsreichtum und Scharfsinn auszeichnen. Bronze-Gewinner sind reichlich geschickte und auffallend kreative Artefakte, die die große Erfahrung, Fantasie und Findigkeit ihrer Designer belegen. Von Core Kinetische Lichtskulptur wird erwartet, dass es ein hochgeschätztes, bewundertes und geliebtes Objekt ist, das bemerkenswert professionell und innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Bronze prämierte Design verkörpert bewährte Verfahren in Kunst, Wissenschaft, Design und Technologie und ist hervorragend in seiner Liebe zum Detail. Core Kinetische Lichtskulptur befriedigt Bedürfnisse auf großartige Weise, berührt Wünsche, bezaubert Gefühle und spricht die Neugier an.

Behind the Design

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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