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Thank You Bouquet Art Installation by Ching Ke Lin Is Granted the Golden A' Design Award in Fine Arts and Art Installation Design
Ching Ke Lin honored for fine arts and art installation design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 28, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Golden A' Design Award in the Fine Arts and Art Installation Design category for Thank You Bouquet Art Installation by Ching Ke Lin, designed for PX Mart. The award was conferred within the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the Golden A' Design Award
The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.
Regarding Thank You Bouquet Art Installation
The Thank You Bouquet is a site specific bamboo art installation composed of 180 handwoven floral forms. The flowers measure between 600 and 1200 millimetres in diameter and are made with traditional Taiwanese bamboo weaving techniques. High tensile bamboo strips are processed, steamed and woven into petals, while a modular framework provides strength and allows transport and reassembly. Visitors walk among the flowers as sunlight filters through the woven forms and casts shifting patterns of shadow. The work honours frontline workers and offers a quiet space for reflection.
About Ching Ke Lin
Ching Ke Lin explores the relationship between humans and bamboo. His work spans installations and landscape projects, challenging conventional perceptions of bamboo craftsmanship. Lin's practice integrates natural materials with contemporary design, reflecting an observation of everyday life. He collaborates with various industries, applying his approach to diverse projects. His process involves experimentation and practice, aiming to bridge traditional techniques with modern applications. Lin's work seeks to dissolve perceived boundaries between people, materials, and time. He examines the material's historical context while developing new forms and functions.
Award Record
Ching Ke Lin is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
About the A' Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Award
The A' Fine-Art Design Award is an international fine-art design competition recognizing best fine-art works by leading fine-art artists and creators worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to artists, painters, sculptors and ceramicists from all countries. Typical entries include sculptures, paintings, installations, photographs, drawings and mixed media works. The awarded art designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/fine-art
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/172180
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/172180
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!172180
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/360845
- Further Information from the Laureate: http://www.chingkelin.com/
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
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press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Thank You Bouquet Art Installation
- Function
- Art Installation
- Category
- Fine Arts and Art Installation Design
- Discipline
- Communication Design
- Industry
- Arts
- Colors
- Lavender, Black, Dark Slate Gray, Dim Gray and Rosy Brown
- Images
- 5
- Client
- PX Mart
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Ching Ke Lin
- Country
- Taiwan (China)
- Recognition
- Golden A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #172180
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The Thank You Bouquet is a site specific bamboo installation composed of 180 handwoven floral elements. It conveys the visual softness of flowers through the structural strength of bamboo, symbolizing unity and appreciation during the pandemic. Its gentle aesthetic and organic form create a sense of emotional intimacy at the scale of public art, inviting viewers to walk through the space and reflect in a tranquil atmosphere.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the resilience of nature and the symbolism of flowers as emblems of gratitude and renewal, The Thank You Bouquet reimagines the traditional craft of bamboo weaving. The installation transforms robust bamboo into delicate floral forms, evoking the enduring strength of human connection. Set within an urban context, it creates a contemplative space that honors frontline workers and encourages communal healing in times of crisis.
- Research
- This project examined the integration of traditional bamboo weaving with contemporary art to create a meaningful public installation. The objective was to convey themes of sustainability, cultural heritage, and emotional resonance. Research involved studying historical weaving methods, testing material strength, and developing structural prototypes. The findings highlight the potential of bamboo in modern design and its capacity to promote social healing through artistic expression.
- Challenge
- The primary challenge was balancing visual delicacy with structural strength. The natural pliability of bamboo required precise tension control and integrated support systems to maintain form. Adapting traditional weaving techniques for large scale, weather-resistant outdoor installation demanded modular design strategies. Overcoming these technical and cultural challenges enabled a seamless integration of tradition and contemporary innovation.
- Realization and Technology
- Each flower is crafted using traditional Taiwanese bamboo weaving techniques, combined with modular structural design principles. High tensile bamboo strips are processed, steamed, and handwoven into floral forms. The modular framework provides structural integrity as well as ease of transport and reassembly, allowing the installation to adapt to diverse exhibition environments without compromising its visual delicacy.
- Operation and Interaction
- Visitors are invited to walk among the bamboo flowers, observing how sunlight filters through the woven forms to cast shifting patterns of light and shadow. The immersive arrangement encourages slow movement, quiet reflection, and emotional connection. The installation transforms the surrounding environment into a contemplative space of gratitude and unity, offering a gentle pause during uncertain times.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project began in 2021 in Taipei and was exhibited at Daan Forest Park Square in 2022 as part of the We Together charity festival organized by PX Mart.
- Specifications
- The installation features 180 bamboo flowers with diameters ranging from 600 to 1200 millimeters. The supporting framework is constructed from lightweight bamboo engineered for strength and resistance to environmental conditions. Its modular system enables scalable adaptation to different spatial contexts, maintaining an organic visual rhythm while ensuring structural flexibility and logistical efficiency.
- Keywords
- Bamboo weaving, installation art, public art, environmental art, floral sculpture, gratitude, contemporary craft, sustainable design, traditional techniques, Taiwan
