Moon Trace Arte Instalazioa by Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts

Moon Trace Arte Instalazioa by Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award in Arte Eder eta Arte Instalazio Diseinua Competition Category.

ZilarArte Ederra· 2025

Moon Trace Arte Instalazioa

by Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts

Client: Guanzhou Academy of Fine Arts

Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Arte Ederra Category

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The Design

About Moon Trace Arte Instalazioa

Moon Trace argi eta itzalezko arte instalazio bat da. Formak ilargia gogorarazten du eta herensuge motiboak integratzen ditu. Diseinuak Ekialdeko ilargi betea, elkartzearen sinboloa, Mendebaldeko ilgora ilargiarekin lotzen du, itxaropenaren sinboloa. Moon Trace batez ere altzairu birziklatuz eginda dago eta lau zati modularretan banatuta dago, muntaketa eta desmuntaketa eraginkorra ahalbidetzeko. Barneko LED zerrendek, proiektatutako argiak eta noizbehinkako keak gainazal leunduekin elkarreragiten dute. Sentsore automatikoko ihinztadura sistema batek ikusleen posizioari erantzuten dio, eszena aldakorrak sortuz.

The Recognition

About the Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award

Moon Trace Arte Instalazioa Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, goi-mailako, zoragarriak eta liluragarriak diren diseinuei ematen zaien ezohiko aitorpen prestijiotsua. Zilar-mailako irabazleak lan oso distiratsuak eta sormen biziko lanak dira, beren diseinatzaileen aditutasun, talentu eta zorroztasun nabarmenak erakusten dituztenak. Moon Trace Arte Instalazioa erakusleiho-lan zoragarria, nabarmenki profesionala eta sakonki berritzailea izatea espero da. Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu hau asmakizun oso nabarmena eta miretsia da, onura ekartzen duena eta artearen, zientziaren, diseinuaren eta teknologiaren mugak zabaltzen dituena. Moon Trace Arte Instalazioa jende askok inbidia duen sorkuntza da, desirak pizten dituena, sentimendu positiboak ekartzen dituena eta harridura eta txunditzea pizten dituena.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This installation merges Eastern and Western lunar phase cultures with dragon culture. It mimics the moon's form, harmoniously integrating dragon motifs. Advanced lighting and smoke techniques explore cultural differences between the Eastern full moon's reunion imagery and the Western crescent moon's hope. The project subtly integrates the historically rich dragon element, offering a visual feast that transcends boundaries and deeply fuses Sino-French cultural essences.
Dimensions & Packaging: W6000mm*D1000mm*H6200mm
Tags: Art Installation，Metal Sculpture, Public Art, Light and Shadow Art, Cultural Exchange
Production Technology: The eco-friendly installation mainly uses recycled steel. Its modular design divides into four interconnected parts for efficient assembly/disassembly. The lighting system includes built-in LED strips and external projected light, interacting with polished surfaces and intermittent smoke effects, creating a realistic yet surreal tunnel. Viewers experience the fusion of East-West cultures and the integration of eco-friendly concepts with modern technology amidst light and shadow interplay.
Design Challenge: During this project's design, we faced multifaceted challenges. Extensive research required significant time consulting materials. Budget and time constraints led to intense communication and coordination. Sudden temperature drops and rain at the site caused issues, but the team worked overtime together to complete the project ahead of schedule. Fabricating irregular structures was difficult, but the team prioritized environmental protection, using recyclable materials. Through iterative tests,we achieved the desired artistic effect.
Research: This project showcases a cross-cultural lighting art installation, exploring lunar phase and dragon cultures of East and West, marking the 60th anniversary of China-France diplomatic relations. Research focuses on conveying cultural depths and fusing light, shadow, water mist, and more. Viewers immerse in the installation's cultural connotations and emotional resonance, experiencing a blend of East and West.
Inspiration: This project's inspiration stems from exploring China and France's rich cultural heritages, especially appreciating lunar phases and the dragon symbol. The moon's waxing and waning carry deep metaphorical meanings, while the dragon represents strength and wisdom in both cultures. The design team fused Eastern full moon and Western crescent moon connotations, incorporating the dragon, symbolizing China and France's enduring friendship and shared vision for a bright future.
Project Duration: The installation was launched in Shanghai, China, in October 2024, serving as one of the highlights of the inaugural Shanghai International Light and Shadow Festival, and has been permanently collected for exhibition. Additionally, the project team is actively preparing for a re-exhibition event to be held in France.
Operation Flow: This installation adapts to various exhibition scenarios with multiple lighting effects and an automatic sensing spray system that creates diverse landscapes based on audience position and viewing angles. The team innovatively incorporated projection technology to enhance visual presentation, meeting the display needs of different themes.
Team Members: Design Director:Xiayun He
Designer:Nanfeng Zhan
Designer:Bojia Xiao
Designer:Xiaolan Xie
Designer:CLEMENT HIMBERT(French nationality)
Image Credits: Photos #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 were taken by members of the design team,2024.