Core Kinetysk Ljochtbyldhouwurk by Hsin Lee

Core Kinetysk Ljochtbyldhouwurk by Hsin Lee is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award yn Brûns in Skoane Keunsten en Keunstynstalaasje Ûntwerp Competition Category.

BrûnsSkoane Keunst· 2021

Core Kinetysk Ljochtbyldhouwurk

by Hsin Lee

Client: Kawabata Intcraft Co. Ltd.

A' Design Award yn Brûns Winner in Skoane Keunst Category

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The Design

About Core Kinetysk Ljochtbyldhouwurk

Core is in kinetysk ljochtbyldhouwurk yn de foarm fan in denneappel. Core waard makke foar Kawabata Intcraft, in 84 jier âld plysjekantoar yn Japanske styl yn Taipei. It byldhouwurk bestiet út 87 koperen blêden dy't stadichoan iepen en ticht geane troch in ynwindich meganisme. De rêstige beweging liket op sykheljen en jout it histoaryske gebou in gefoel fan libben. Core hinget fan in hege plafond boppe in spiraaltrep, sadat besikers it byldhouwurk fan wikseljende hoeken sjogge wylst se de trep opklimme. It projektearre ljocht feroaret mei elke syklus.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award yn Brûns

Core Kinetysk Ljochtbyldhouwurk is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns, in heech prestisjeuze erkenning foar treflike ûntwerpen dy't har ûnderskiede troch kreativiteit, fernuft en tûkens. Brûnswinners binne tige feardige en opfallend kreative artefakten dy't de grutte ûnderfining, ferbylding en betochtsumens fan har ûntwerpers befêstigje. Fan Core Kinetysk Ljochtbyldhouwurk wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige heech achte, bewûndere en dierber objekt is dat opmerklik profesjoneel en ynnovatyf is. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns yntegrearret de bêste praktiken yn keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology en is treflik om syn omtinken foar detail. Core Kinetysk Ljochtbyldhouwurk foldocht behoeften prachtich, reitsjet winsken, betsjoeveret gefoelens en sprekt nijsgjirrigens oan.

Behind the Design

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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