Nirvana Suiteáil Fuaime Cinéiteach by Zhenglong Yang

Nirvana Suiteáil Fuaime Cinéiteach by Zhenglong Yang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award in Dearadh Suiteála Competition Category.

Cré-umhaSuiteáil· 2025

Nirvana Suiteáil Fuaime Cinéiteach

by Zhenglong Yang

Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award Winner in Suiteáil Category

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The Design

About Nirvana Suiteáil Fuaime Cinéiteach

Cumaiscíonn Nirvana traidisiún agus teicneolaíocht, le maitrís de Iasc Adhmaid mótagaithe, uirlisí deasghnáthach traidisiúnta Oirthear na hÁise. Tá buailteoir uathoibrithe i ngach uirlis, sioncronaithe trí ríomhaireacht fhisiciúil, ag cruthú patrúin éisteachta rithimiúla. Meallann an leagan amach go físeach, ag cumasc foirmeacha lámhdhéanta le beachtas meicniúil, ag cur béime ar nuálaíocht trí chomhréir idir deasghnátha an ama atá thart agus ealaín chinéiteach chomhaimseartha.

The Recognition

About the Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award

Bhuaigh an dearadh Nirvana Suiteáil Fuaime Cinéiteach Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award, aitheantas an-ghradamach a bhronntar ar dhearaí sármhaithe a mbíonn cruthaitheacht, aireagacht agus géarchúis mar shaintréithe acu. Is déantúsáin ghlic agus chruthaitheacha go suntasach iad buaiteoirí Cré-umha a dhearbhaíonn taithí fhairsing, samhlaíocht agus acmhainneacht a ndearthóirí. Táthar ag súil go mbeidh an dearadh Nirvana Suiteáil Fuaime Cinéiteach ina rud a bhfuil an-mheas air, a n-ardaítear agus a ghráitear, atá thar a bheith gairmiúil agus nuálach. Ionchorpraíonn an dearadh seo a bhuaigh Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award na cleachtais is fearr san ealaín, san eolaíocht, sa dearadh agus sa teicneolaíocht, agus tá sé sármhaith as a aird ar mhionsonraí. Sásaíonn an dearadh Nirvana Suiteáil Fuaime Cinéiteach riachtanais go hálainn, bainíonn sé le mianta, cuireann sé draíocht ar mhothúcháin agus tarraingíonn sé fiosracht.

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