Nirvana Kev Teeb Tsa Suab Txav by Zhenglong Yang

Nirvana Kev Teeb Tsa Suab Txav by Zhenglong Yang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Tooj in Tsim Kev Teeb Tsa Competition Category.

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Nirvana Kev Teeb Tsa Suab Txav

by Zhenglong Yang

A' Design Award Tooj Winner in Kev Teeb Tsa Category

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The Design

About Nirvana Kev Teeb Tsa Suab Txav

Nirvana sib txuas kev lig kev cai thiab thev naus laus zis, qhia txog ib qho kev teeb tsa ntawm Ntoo Ntses uas siv tshuab, uas yog cov cuab yeej kev cai dab qhuas ntawm Esxias Sab Hnub Tuaj thaum ub. Txhua yam cuab yeej muaj tus ntaus uas tswj tau yam tsis siv neeg uas sib koom ua ke los ntawm kev xam zauv ntawm lub cev, tsim cov qauv suab nrov uas muaj suab nkauj. Qhov kev teeb tsa no zoo nkauj heev, sib txuas cov duab uas ua tes nrog kev raug ntawm tshuab, qhia txog kev tsim kho tshiab los ntawm kev sib haum xeeb ntawm kev cai dab qhuas qub thiab kev kos duab txav niaj hnub no.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Tooj

Nirvana Kev Teeb Tsa Suab Txav yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Tooj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim tshwj xeeb uas txawv los ntawm kev tsim tshiab, kev txawj tsim thiab kev ntse. Cov neeg yeej Tooj yog cov khoom muaj txuj ci heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas ua pov thawj txog kev paub ntau, kev xav thiab kev txawj ua ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Nirvana Kev Teeb Tsa Suab Txav xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub, uas tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Tooj no siv cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis thiab zoo heev vim nws saib xyuas cov ntsiab lus. Nirvana Kev Teeb Tsa Suab Txav ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau zoo kawg, kov cov kev xav, ntxias cov kev xav thiab txhawb kev xav paub.

Behind the Design

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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