Infinite Bloom Ealain Phoblach by Kuo-Hsiang Kuo

Infinite Bloom Ealain Phoblach by Kuo-Hsiang Kuo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Duais Òir A' Design Award in Ealain Fhìnealta agus Dealbhadh Stàladh Ealain Competition Category.

ÒrEalain Fhìnealta· 2024

Infinite Bloom Ealain Phoblach

by Kuo-Hsiang Kuo

Client: Guangdong Victor Aluminum Co., Ltd

Duais Òir A' Design Award Winner in Ealain Fhìnealta Category

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The Design

About Infinite Bloom Ealain Phoblach

Tha an dealbh stàilinn do-mheirgeach 10 meatair a dh'àirde na sheasamh àrd is moiteil air a' phuing as àirde de raon uaine ceàrnagach na companaidh. Tha e coltach ri craobh bheòthail làidir, a' samhlachadh leasachadh soirbheachail na companaidh agus an spiorad a tha a' sireadh sàr-mhathas. Tha an dealbh air a dhèanamh suas de cheithir aonadan cumadh bogha de stàilinn do-mheirgeach a tha a' sruthadh gu rèidh, agus a' fighe anns an àite ingearach gus cruth gearr, rèidh agus beothail a chruthachadh, a' tighinn còmhla ann an neart a tha a' sìneadh suas don adhar gu leantainneach, a' lìonadh dhaoine le dòchasan airson an ama ri teachd.

The Recognition

About the Duais Òir A' Design Award

Tha Infinite Bloom Ealain Phoblach air Duais Òir A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh anabarrach urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean den chiad ìre, mìorbhaileach agus sònraichte. Tha buannaichean Òir nan cruthachaidhean anabarrach ùr-ghnàthach, làn lèirsinn agus drùidhteach a nochdas gèinidh, gliocas agus comas an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Infinite Bloom Ealain Phoblach na innleachd a gheibh moladh mòr, a stèidhicheas gluasadan agus mòr-chuimhneachain a bheir luach nach fhacas riamh roimhe. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Òir A' Design Award na phròiseact sònraichte, urramach a bhrosnaicheas crìochan ealain, saidheans, dealbhaidh agus teicneolais gu mòr. Bidh Infinite Bloom Ealain Phoblach a' cruthachadh faireachdainnean làidir miann, a' dùsgadh dealas, a' brosnachadh cruthachalachd agus a' glacadh sinn.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The 10-meter-tall stainless steel sculpture stands tall and proud on the highest point of the company's square green space. It is like a thriving, vibrant tree, symbolizing the company's thriving development and pursuit of professional excellence. The sculpture is composed of four seamlessly flowing stainless steel arc-shaped units, with a structure that spirals upwards, symbolizing the company's spirit of pragmatism and innovation, and its continuous drive for progress and innovation.
Dimensions & Packaging: Size : W200* D200* H1000 cm
Tags: Public art，Land art，sculpture，public lighting，metal sculpture，abstract art，botanical sculpture，urban space
Production Technology: The polished surface of the sculpture reflects the colors of the sky and surrounding environment, creating a harmonious connection between the artwork and its surroundings.
The rough mineral texture on the interior of the sculpture adds depth and visual interest, further enhancing its captivating appearance under both natural and artificial illumination.
Design Challenge: This sculpture, although made of stainless steel plates, is installed at the highest point of a square and must withstand strong winds. Therefore, the design of the sculpture incorporates elements that allow wind to pass through to reduce wind resistance. In addition, the work also uses the contrast between two different metal textures, and through the virtual and real interlaced form and space structure, presents a diverse and rich visual experience in the landscape environment.
Research: The sculpture is to symbolize the company's thriving development and pursuit of excellence. The overall shape symbolizes the company's continuous upward development momentum; the stainless steel material symbolizes the company's tenacity and perseverance; the smooth surface symbolizes the company's open and inclusive mind; and the rough mineral texture symbolizes the company's spirit of pragmatism and innovation. During the day, the sculpture reflects the colors of the sky and the surrounding environment, making it blend in with the surrounding environment. At night, the sculpture shines under the light, becoming a beautiful sight in the company's square green space.
Inspiration: This sculpture was created for the headquarters of a professional precision metal processing company. The core foundation of the creation of this work is how to showcase the characteristics and texture of metal, and at the same time, convey the spirit of pursuing excellence of the company through the form of sculpture. Therefore, this work attempts to use arc curves as elements, and interlaces them in the vertical space to create a concise, smooth, and dynamic form, converging into a force that continuously extends towards the sky, filling people with expectations for the future.
Project Duration: The project started in January 2018 and finished with installation in Guangdong,China in October 2019
Operation Flow: Overall, this remarkable sculpture serves as a powerful symbol of the company's core values and vision, while also contributing to the aesthetic appeal of the green square.The biggest challenge of this work is to make the sculpture's appearance meet the requirements of structural safety. Therefore, in the manufacturing of each unit, precise molds must be made in advance to ensure the consistency of each component, so that the work can be successfully integrated into a whole in the final stage.
Image Credits: Photos #1, #2, #3, #4, #4 photographer - Kuo,Kuo-Hsiang
Video - Changs.Art