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Plastic Heart نصب هنری رسانه‌ای LED by SuKang You

Plastic Heart نصب هنری رسانه‌ای LED by SuKang You is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 جایزه برنزی A' Design Award in طراحی چیدمان‌های هنری مجازی و دیجیتال Competition Category.


برنزچیدمان‌های دیجیتال· 2025

Plastic Heart نصب هنری رسانه‌ای LED

by SuKang You

Client: SuKang You (Hongik University)

جایزه برنزی A' Design Award Winner in چیدمان‌های دیجیتال Category

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The Design

About Plastic Heart نصب هنری رسانه‌ای LED

قلب پلاستیکی یک نصب هنری عمومی رسانه‌ای مبتنی بر LED است که بحران زیست‌محیطی ناشی از زباله‌های پلاستیکی را به تصویر می‌کشد. این اثر به شکل قلبی ساخته‌شده از تکه‌های پلاستیکی رنگارنگ است که همچون یک اندام زنده، با ریتمی منظم می‌تپد. برای خلق تصاویر سه‌بعدی از هوش مصنوعی مولد و فناوری میدان تابشی عصبی استفاده شده است که سپس با ترکیب‌بندی دیجیتال و پس‌تولید حرکتی پالایش یافته‌اند. این ویدئو در چهارده قالب صفحه‌نمایش مختلف برای نمایش در فضاهای عمومی بزرگ آماده شده است. این قلب می‌تواند متعلق به یک انسان، یک حیوان یا کره زمین باشد.

The Recognition

About the جایزه برنزی A' Design Award

Plastic Heart نصب هنری رسانه‌ای LED برنده جایزه برنزی A' Design Award است، شناختی بسیار معتبر که به طراحی‌های برجسته‌ای اعطا می‌شود که با خلاقیت، نبوغ و زیرکی متمایز می‌شوند. برندگان برنز مصنوعاتی بسیار ماهرانه و چشمگیر خلاق‌اند که تجربه گسترده، تخیل و ابتکار طراحان خود را تأیید می‌کنند. از Plastic Heart نصب هنری رسانه‌ای LED انتظار می‌رود شیئی بسیار ارجمند، ستوده و دوست‌داشتنی باشد که به‌طور چشمگیری حرفه‌ای و نوآورانه است. این طراحی برنده جایزه برنزی A' Design Award بهترین رویه‌ها را در هنر، علم، طراحی و فناوری در خود جمع می‌کند و به سبب توجه به جزئیات برجسته است. Plastic Heart نصب هنری رسانه‌ای LED نیازها را زیبا برآورده می‌کند، به خواسته‌ها دست می‌زند، احساسات را مجذوب می‌سازد و کنجکاوی را برمی‌انگیزد.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
Plastic Heart is a Public LED Media Art installation that visualizes the environmental crisis caused by plastic waste. The artwork takes the form of a heart, constructed from colorful plastic debris, pulsating rhythmically like a living organ. Utilizing AI-generated imagery and NeRF technology, the piece transforms digital artwork into a striking 3D visualization. The LED display enhances its immersive quality, engaging the audience with a thought-provoking spectacle.
Dimensions & Packaging
Plastic Heart is a public LED media installation designed for public spaces. The project was exhibited at COEX Mall in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, displayed on a 4224mm (W) × 1944mm (H) anamorphic LED screen. It was adapted for 14 different screen formats, ensuring compatibility across diverse public display environments. The video was created with high-resolution techniques to maintain visual clarity on large-scale digital displays.
Tags
Plastic Heart, Public LED Media Art, Environmental Awareness, Generative AI, NeRF Technology, Digital Art, Motion Graphics, Sustainable Design, Plastic Pollution, Visual Storytelling
Production Technology
Plastic Heart was created using generative AI to generate 3D visualizations, which were then refined through digital compositing. This public LED media installation is a video-based artwork designed for large-scale display. NeRF technology was used to generate multi-angle 3D objects based on the desired design, enhancing spatial realism. The final visuals were processed with post-production tools such as After Effects for a seamless and immersive motion effect.
Design Challenge
The biggest challenge was utilizing generative AI and NeRF tools to achieve precise artistic control. While generative AI provided visually compelling outputs, refining them to match the intended design required extensive adjustments. NeRF was used to generate multi-angle 3D objects, but optimizing them for animation and integration into the final composition was complex. Overcoming these challenges involved iterative refinement and a hybrid approach combining AI with traditional post-production tools.
Research
Plastic Heart serves as a visual statement on the environmental crisis caused by plastic waste. By transforming discarded plastics into a pulsating heart, it highlights the consequences of excessive consumption. The vibrant yet critical imagery draws viewers in, prompting reflection on sustainability. This project contributes to raising public awareness of plastic pollution, encouraging individuals and industries to reconsider their reliance on disposable plastics and take action for a greener future.
Inspiration
Plastic Heart was inspired by the impact of plastic pollution on ecosystems. The plastic we use daily threatens all living beings, from wildlife to marine life, and even the Earth itself. Yet, the vibrant plastic debris—reminiscent of Christmas ornaments—creates an ironic contrast, making waste visually striking. The heart is ambiguous—it could belong to a human, an animal, or the planet—urging audiences to reflect on sustainability and collective responsibility.
Project Duration
Plastic Heart was produced from September to November 2024. The video was created for SMAF 2025 (Seoul Media Art Festival) and was first exhibited on December 25, 2024, at COEX Mall in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea. The anamorphic LED screen display measured 4224mm (W) × 1944mm (H) and was adapted for 14 different screen formats to ensure broad accessibility across various public display environments.
Operation Flow
Plastic Heart is a video-based public LED media installation that serves as a visual warning about the environmental impact of reckless plastic consumption. The heart, made of vibrant plastic debris, symbolizes an unidentified life form, blurring the lines between human, animal, and planet. Ironically, the video starts with dazzling, festive visuals set to Christmas carols, drawing viewers in with beauty before revealing its underlying environmental message.
Image Credits
Image: Creator / Video Designer SuKang You (Graduate School of Visual Communication, Hongik University), Plastic Heart, 2024.
Video Credits: Creator / Video Designer SuKang You (Graduate School of Visual Communication, Hongik University), Plastic Heart, 2024.

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