Nirvana Soinu Instalazio Kinetikoa by Zhenglong Yang

Nirvana Soinu Instalazio Kinetikoa by Zhenglong Yang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award in Instalazio Diseinua Competition Category.

BrontzeInstalazioa· 2025

Nirvana Soinu Instalazio Kinetikoa

by Zhenglong Yang

Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Instalazioa Category

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The Design

About Nirvana Soinu Instalazio Kinetikoa

Nirvanek tradizioa eta teknologia batzen ditu, motorizatutako Arrain Zurezkoen matrize bat aurkeztuz, Asiako ekialdeko erritualetako tresna tradizionalak. Tresna bakoitzak jotzaile automatizatu bat dauka konputazio fisikoarekin sinkronizatuta, eta entzunezko eredu erritmikoak sortzen ditu. Antolaketak bisualki erakartzen du, eskuz egindako formak zehaztasun mekanikoarekin uztartuz, eta berrikuntza nabarmentzen du iraganeko erritualak eta arte kinetiko garaikidearen arteko harmoniaren bidez.

The Recognition

About the Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award

Nirvana Soinu Instalazio Kinetikoa Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, sormenak, asmamenak eta zorroztasunak bereizten dituzten diseinu bikainei ematen zaien aitorpen oso prestijiotsua. Brontze-mailako irabazleak trebetasunez beteriko eta nabarmenki sortzaileak diren artefaktuak dira, beren diseinatzaileen esperientzia zabala, irudimena eta ekimena egiaztatzen dutenak. Nirvana Soinu Instalazio Kinetikoa oso estimatua, miretsia eta maitea den objektua izatea espero da, nabarmenki profesionala eta berritzailea dena. Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu honek artearen, zientziaren, diseinuaren eta teknologiaren praktika onenak biltzen ditu eta xehetasunei ematen dien arretagatik bikaina da. Nirvana Soinu Instalazio Kinetikoa beharrak bikain asetzen dituen, desirak ukitzen dituen, sentimenduak xarmatzen dituen eta jakin-mina erakartzen duen lana da.

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