Colorise Shigar da Fasaha by Nargiza Usmanova

Colorise Shigar da Fasaha by Nargiza Usmanova is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Kyautar A' Design Award ta Azurfa in Fasaha Competition Category.

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Colorise Shigar da Fasaha

by Nargiza Usmanova

Client: Erin Mills Town Centre

Kyautar A' Design Award ta Azurfa Winner in Fasaha Category

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Colors

The Design

About Colorise Shigar da Fasaha

Colorise wani shigi na fasaha ne da aka ƙirƙira don maɓuɓɓugar ruwa ta wata cibiyar kasuwanci. Sanduna goma sha biyu na plexiglass masu haske, masu tsayi da launuka daban-daban, sun samar da wani tsari na sassaƙa mai haɗin kai. An yi sandunan ne ta hanyar haɗa allunan plexiglass da aka riga aka yanka da man liƙa na acrylic don samun gefuna masu tsafta ba tare da alamun liƙa da ake iya gani ba. Kowane sanda yana tsaye a kan tushe na siminti da aka sanya cikin ruwan da ba shi da zurfi. Hasken rana da ruwan da ke motsawa suna ratsawa ta cikin fuskokin masu launi kuma suna haifar da hasken madubi mai sauyawa. Baƙi suna jin daɗin launukan da ke canzawa kawai ta hanyar zagayawa kewaye da maɓuɓɓugar.

The Recognition

About the Kyautar A' Design Award ta Azurfa

Zanen Colorise Shigar da Fasaha ya lashe Kyautar A' Design Award ta Azurfa, wata karramawa mai tsananin daraja da ake bai wa zane-zane na matakin koli, masu kyau sosai kuma masu burgewa. Waɗanda suka lashe kyautar Azurfa ayyuka ne masu haske sosai da ƙirƙira mai yawa waɗanda ke nuna ƙwarewa, baiwa da kaifin tunanin masu zanensu. Ana sa ran zanen Colorise Shigar da Fasaha ya zama aiki mai ban mamaki, abin koyi, mai ƙwarewa sosai kuma mai ƙirƙire-ƙirƙire mai zurfi. Wannan zane da ya lashe Kyautar A' Design Award ta Azurfa ƙirƙira ce mai abin lura sosai, da ake sha'awa, wacce ke amfanar da kuma kai iyakokin fasaha, kimiyya, zane da fasahar zamani gaba. Zanen Colorise Shigar da Fasaha ƙirƙira ce da ake yi wa hassada sosai wacce ke tada sha'awa, tana kawo jin daɗi kuma tana haifar da mamaki da al'ajabi.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Colorise is an artistic installation designed as a colourful accent composition for the mall’s fountain. Twelve transparent plexiglass posts of varied heights and hues create a unified yet dynamic sculptural rhythm. Its distinction lies in the controlled interaction of light, water, and translucency, generating evolving optical effects. The work’s precision, material clarity, and spatial harmony distinguish it as an immersive, technically considered intervention.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 5000 mm x Depth 3500 mm x Height 2500 mm
Tags: Art installation, Visual arts, Plexiglass, Urban art, Reflections
Production Technology: Preparation began off site: the most technically demanding stage was assembling the posts themselves, carefully bonding pre cut plexiglass panels to achieve durable, clean edges without visible glue marks. Each post was thoughtfully positioned to preserve balance and flow.
The project statistics:
8 Plexiglass sheets, 8x4 ft
24 Concrete slabs
48 Bolts + nuts
96 Washers
Сolor transparent/translucent film and acrylic cement
Design Challenge: The installation was completed during a public holiday, allowing the team to work in a quiet, empty mall. Preparation began off-site with custom concrete bases, carefully painted and drilled to support each acrylic post. The most technically demanding stage was assembling the posts themselves, carefully bonding pre cut plexiglass panels to achieve durable, clean edges without visible glue marks. On site, the elements were placed and aligned inside the shallow fountain using protective footwear. Each post was thoughtfully positioned to preserve balance and flow, resulting in a refined presentation that naturally complements the surrounding architecture.
Research: The project is based on qualitative design research aimed at understanding how light, colour, and spatial rhythm influence public perception. Methods included site observation, material testing, and daylight studies. Data was gathered through visual analysis and small scale prototypes. Public interaction at the fountain served as an informal participant study. Results showed that transparent colour elements heighten engagement and slow visitor movement. Insights demonstrated how simple optical shifts can foster connection in shared spaces, informing future public environment design with accessibility in mind.
Inspiration: Colorise is inspired by the study of diversity, individuality, and collective harmony. Each acrylic post symbolizes a distinct presence, informed by research into colour perception and spatial interaction. The shifting reflections produced by daylight and water guided the project’s technical development, shaping a work that translates human interconnectedness into a precise, light responsive installation.
Project Duration: The project started in February 2025 in Toronto and finished in May 2025, and was exhibited at Erin Mills Town Centre in Mississauga from the end of May 2025 until July 2025.
Operation Flow: Visitors experience Colorise simply by moving around the fountain. As daylight shifts, the transparent posts catch and scatter colour, creating new reflections from every angle. The installation does not require activation; its transformation occurs naturally through changes in light and water movement. This constant variation invites viewers to slow down, observe, and engage with an environment that subtly evolves throughout the day.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Nargiza Usmanova, 2025.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Maxim Zinchuk, Colorise, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer Maxim Zinchuk, Colorise, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer Maxim Zinchuk, Colorise, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer Maxim Zinchuk, Colorise, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer Maxim Zinchuk, Colorise, 2025.