Nirvana Stàladh Fuaim Gluasadach by Zhenglong Yang

Nirvana Stàladh Fuaim Gluasadach by Zhenglong Yang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Duais Umha A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Stàlaidh Competition Category.

UmhaStàladh· 2025

Nirvana Stàladh Fuaim Gluasadach

by Zhenglong Yang

Duais Umha A' Design Award Winner in Stàladh Category

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The Design

About Nirvana Stàladh Fuaim Gluasadach

Tha Nirvana a' cothlamadh dualchas is teicneòlas, le griod de Iasg Fiodha motoraichte, ionnsramaidean deas-ghnàthach traidiseanta Àisianach an Ear. Tha gach ionnsramaid a' cumail buailtear fèin-ghluasadach air a cho-shioncronachadh tro choimpiutaireachd fhiosaigeach, a' cruthachadh phàtranan fuaim ruitheamach. Tha an rèiteachadh a' gabhail aire gu lèirsinneach, a' cothlamadh chumaidhean làmh-dhèanta le pongalachd mheacanaigeach, a' soilleireachadh ùr-ghnàthachaidh tro cho-sheirm eadar deas-ghnàthan àrsaidh is ealain ghluasadach cho-aimsireil.

The Recognition

About the Duais Umha A' Design Award

Tha Nirvana Stàladh Fuaim Gluasadach air Duais Umha A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean sònraichte a tha air an comharrachadh le cruthachalachd, innleachd agus geurchuis. Tha buannaichean Umha nan obraichean gu math sgileil agus gu sònraichte cruthachail a dhearbhas eòlas farsaing, mac-meanmna agus tapachd an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Nirvana Stàladh Fuaim Gluasadach na nì air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach, a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Umha A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr ann an ealain, saidheans, dealbhadh agus teicneolas an gnìomh, agus tha e sàr-mhath airson an aire do mhion-fhiosrachadh. Bidh Nirvana Stàladh Fuaim Gluasadach a' sàsachadh fheumalachdan gu h-iongantach, a' suathadh ri miannan, a' tàladh faireachdainnean agus a' togail fiosrachd.

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