Nirvana Shigarwar Sauti Mai Motsi by Zhenglong Yang

Nirvana Shigarwar Sauti Mai Motsi by Zhenglong Yang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Kyautar A' Design Award ta Tagulla in Shigarwa Competition Category.

TagullaShigarwa· 2025

Nirvana Shigarwar Sauti Mai Motsi

by Zhenglong Yang

Kyautar A' Design Award ta Tagulla Winner in Shigarwa Category

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The Design

About Nirvana Shigarwar Sauti Mai Motsi

Nirvana ya haɗa al'ada da fasaha, wanda ya ƙunshi tsarin Kifin Katako masu Injina, kayan kiɗan al'ada na Gabashin Asiya. Kowace na'ura tana ɗauke da mai bugun atomatik wanda aka daidaita ta hanyar kwamfutar ta'amalawa, yana haifar da tsarin sauti masu kari. Tsarin yana jan hankalin gani, yana haɗa siffofin da aka yi da hannu tare da daidaiton injina, yana nuna kirkire-kirkire ta hanyar jituwa tsakanin al'adun da suka gabata da fasahar motsi ta zamani.

The Recognition

About the Kyautar A' Design Award ta Tagulla

Zanen Nirvana Shigarwar Sauti Mai Motsi ya lashe Kyautar A' Design Award ta Tagulla, wata karramawa mai tsananin daraja da ake bai wa zane-zane na musamman waɗanda ke da ƙirƙira, basira da hikima. Waɗanda suka lashe kyautar Tagulla kayayyakin fasaha ne masu ƙwarewa da ƙirƙira mai ban mamaki waɗanda ke tabbatar da babban gogewa, tunani da dabarun masu zanensu. Ana sa ran zanen Nirvana Shigarwar Sauti Mai Motsi ya zama abu da ake girmamawa sosai, ake sha'awa da ƙauna, mai ƙwarewa da ƙirƙire-ƙirƙire. Wannan zane da ya lashe Kyautar A' Design Award ta Tagulla yana haɗa mafi kyawun ayyuka a fasaha, kimiyya, zane da fasahar zamani, kuma yana da kyau saboda kulawarsa ga cikakkun bayanai. Zanen Nirvana Shigarwar Sauti Mai Motsi yana biyan buƙatu da kyau, yana taɓa sha'awa, yana jan hankalin zukata kuma yana jawo sha'awar sani.

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