Core Sculpture lumineuse cinétique by Hsin Lee

Core Sculpture lumineuse cinétique by Hsin Lee is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award de Bronze in Beaux-Arts Competition Category.

BronzeBeaux-Arts· 2021

Core Sculpture lumineuse cinétique

by Hsin Lee

Client: Kawabata Intcraft Co. Ltd.

A' Design Award de Bronze Winner in Beaux-Arts Category

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The Design

About Core Sculpture lumineuse cinétique

Core est une sculpture lumineuse cinétique en forme de pomme de pin. Core a été conçue pour Kawabata Intcraft, un poste de police de style japonais vieux de 84 ans situé à Taipei. La sculpture est composée de 87 feuilles de laiton qui s'ouvrent et se referment lentement grâce à un mécanisme interne. Ce mouvement paisible évoque la respiration et confère au bâtiment historique une impression de vie. Core est suspendue à un plafond de grande hauteur au-dessus d'un escalier en colimaçon, de sorte que les visiteurs découvrent la sculpture sous des angles changeants au fil de leur ascension. La lumière projetée se transforme à chaque cycle.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronze

Core Sculpture lumineuse cinétique est lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Bronze, une reconnaissance hautement prestigieuse décernée à des designs remarquables qui se distinguent par leur créativité, leur ingéniosité et leur sagacité. Les lauréats Bronze sont des artefacts amplement habiles et d'une créativité frappante, qui authentifient la vaste expérience, l'imagination et l'ingéniosité de leurs concepteurs. Core Sculpture lumineuse cinétique est censé être un objet très estimé, admiré et chéri, remarquablement professionnel et innovant. Ce design lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Bronze intègre les meilleures pratiques de l'art, de la science, du design et de la technologie, et est excellent par son souci du détail. Core Sculpture lumineuse cinétique satisfait admirablement les besoins, touche les désirs, charme les sentiments et attire la curiosité.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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