Sparkling Ripples Hana Noʻeau Lehulehu by Kuo-Hsiang Kuo

Sparkling Ripples Hana Noʻeau Lehulehu by Kuo-Hsiang Kuo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Hao in Hoʻolālā Hana Noʻeau a me Hoʻokomo Hana Noʻeau Competition Category.

HaoHana Noʻeau· 2024

Sparkling Ripples Hana Noʻeau Lehulehu

by Kuo-Hsiang Kuo

Client: National Kangshan Senior High School

A' Design Award Hao Winner in Hana Noʻeau Category

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The Design

About Sparkling Ripples Hana Noʻeau Lehulehu

Hoʻokumu kēia hana noʻeau i ka hiʻohiʻona nānā neʻe ma ka hoʻohana ʻana i ka mosaic aniani waihoʻoluʻu a me ka kila pālua ʻole e hōʻike i nā ʻāleʻale hoʻolaha o ka wai. ʻO nā ʻāleʻale kila pālua ʻole ʻaniani, i hoʻopili ʻia e nā kuluhi mālamalama a me nā hāʻuleʻule i hoʻoulu ʻia e ka makani, wāwahi i nā palena ʻaoʻao. Kūkulu pū lākou me ka mosaic aniani waihoʻoluʻu ma ka paia a me ka papahele, a hōʻea i ka pāʻani hoʻohihi o ka mālamalama a me ka aka. Ma ke ʻano hoʻohālike, hōʻike kēia mea i ka hoʻolaha mau o ka ʻike ma loko o ke kahua kula hauʻoli a pōmaikaʻi, e alakaʻi ana i nā haumāna i kahi wā ola, ʻano like ʻole, a manaʻolana.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Hao

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Sparkling Ripples Hana Noʻeau Lehulehu i ka A' Design Award Hao, he ʻike hoʻohanohano i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā maikaʻi e hoʻokō ana i nā koi ʻoihana a ʻoihana hana i manaʻo ʻia mai nā mea hoʻokumu i hana maikaʻi ʻia. Hōʻike nā lanakila Hao i ka mākau nui, ka loea kiʻekiʻe, ka ʻike akamai a me ka hiki hana noʻeau o ka poʻe i hana iā lākou. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Sparkling Ripples Hana Noʻeau Lehulehu he mea hoʻokumu i mahalo nui ʻia, hoʻohiwahiwa ʻia a aloha ʻia e pono a hou. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Hao e hoʻohui ana i nā hana maikaʻi loa o ka ʻoihana a loaʻa nā ʻano ʻenehana mākaukau i hui pū ʻia me ka ʻike hana a me ka makakoho. Mahalo ʻia ka hoʻolālā Sparkling Ripples Hana Noʻeau Lehulehu no kona nānā pono a ua hoʻolālā ʻia e hāʻawi i nā hoʻomaikaʻi ola e kōkua ai i ka hana ʻana i ka honua i wahi maikaʻi aku.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This artwork, conceptualized around the theme of water ripples, is crafted using meticulously hand-inlaid glass mosaic and stainless steel. Leveraging the unique properties of these materials, the piece dynamically responds to changes in light and wind throughout both day and night. Particularly in the evening, the mirror-like water ripples, illuminated by spotlights, create concentric circles of shimmering undulations, extending into the corridor space. This design transcends tangible spatial boundaries and stands as the defining feature of the artwork.
Dimensions & Packaging: The dimensions of the artwork are 300 cm x 745 cm x 30 cm.
Tags: Public art, mosaic art, mixed media, relief (sculpture), public lighting, metal sculpture, urban space,abstract art
Production Technology: The colorful pattern of this artwork is meticulously crafted using handmade glass mosaic. During the production process, we incorporated painting techniques and concepts. In each color block within the same palette, we blended similar shades of glass. This not only enhances the visual impact and three-dimensionality of the composition but also creates a gradient effect.
Design Challenge: In the design process, I meticulously employed various sizes of circles and intersecting vertical and horizontal lines to delineate distinct formative blocks. Subsequently, I infused color to enhance the visual depth and three-dimensionality of the composition. While this approach may appear spontaneous, it is rooted in rigorous contemplation and accumulated experience. With a rational and professional mindset, I transformed natural environmental imagery into abstract elements imbued with subjective essence.
Research: This work uses stained glass mosaic to create multiple forms and color blocks intertwined with circular and vertical and horizontal lines. In addition, the image of water ripples with a mirror effect suspended in the space is created through stainless steel, which contrasts with the pictures on the background wall. The vibration of the wind and the reflection of light form ripples of light and shadow on the ground, breaking through the physical boundaries of space and creating a unique visual experience.
Inspiration: This three-dimensional relief sculpture, with ripples as its primary creative element, utilizes various differently sized circles intersecting to form intriguing patterns and color blocks. Additionally, the stainless steel water ripple imagery contributes to a dynamic visual display on the wall, characterized by overlapping heights and a sense of depth. This shimmering artwork symbolizes the unceasing flow of knowledge dissemination within a campus brimming with joy and positivity, actively guiding students toward a beautiful, abundant, and hopeful future.
Project Duration: The project started in May 2021 and finished with installation in Kaohsiung,Taiwan in January 2022
Operation Flow: The colorful pattern of this artwork is meticulously crafted using handmade glass mosaic. During the production process, we incorporated painting techniques and concepts. In each color block within the same palette, we blended similar shades of glass. This not only enhances the visual impact and three-dimensionality of the composition but also creates a gradient effect. Additionally, the stainless steel water ripple motif, with its mirror-like surface, is suspended in space using only a central metal support rod connected to the wall. Through the vibrations caused by the wind, it complements the colored glass mosaic on the wall, creating a shimmering atmosphere.
Image Credits: Photos #1, #2, #3, #4, #4 photographer - Kuo,Kuo-Hsiang
Video - Changs.Art