Core Patung Cahaya Kinetik by Hsin Lee is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award Perunggu in Desain Seni Rupa dan Instalasi Seni Competition Category.

PerungguSeni Rupa· 2021

Core Patung Cahaya Kinetik

by Hsin Lee

Client: Kawabata Intcraft Co. Ltd.

A' Design Award Perunggu Winner in Seni Rupa Category

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The Design

About Core Patung Cahaya Kinetik

Core adalah patung cahaya kinetik yang berbentuk seperti buah pinus. Core dibuat untuk Kawabata Intcraft, sebuah bangunan kantor polisi bergaya Jepang berusia 84 tahun di Taipei. Patung ini terbentuk dari 87 lembar daun kuningan yang membuka dan menutup secara perlahan melalui mekanisme internal. Gerakannya yang tenang menyerupai tarikan napas dan memberikan kesan kehidupan pada bangunan bersejarah tersebut. Core tergantung dari langit-langit tinggi di atas tangga spiral, sehingga pengunjung dapat melihat patung ini dari sudut pandang yang terus berubah saat menaiki tangga. Cahaya yang terproyeksikan pun bergeser pada setiap siklusnya.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Perunggu

Core Patung Cahaya Kinetik adalah pemenang A' Design Award Perunggu, pengakuan yang sangat bergengsi yang diberikan kepada desain luar biasa yang dicirikan oleh kreativitas, kecerdikan, dan ketajaman. Pemenang Perunggu adalah artefak yang sangat terampil dan sangat kreatif yang membuktikan pengalaman luas, imajinasi, dan kelihaian para desainernya. Core Patung Cahaya Kinetik diharapkan menjadi objek yang sangat dihargai, dikagumi, dan dicintai, sangat profesional dan inovatif. Desain pemenang A' Design Award Perunggu ini menyertakan praktik terbaik dalam seni, sains, desain, dan teknologi, dan sangat baik dalam perhatiannya pada detail. Core Patung Cahaya Kinetik memuaskan kebutuhan dengan indah, menyentuh keinginan, memikat perasaan, dan menarik rasa ingin tahu.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Core is a kinetic light sculpture in the shape of pine cone made for Kawabata Intcraft, an 84-year-old Japanese-style police office. The copper leaves on the surface slowly open and close through inner mechanical structures. At the same time, the breathing-like movement transforms the building into a living body, symbolizing a breathing heart. To present the harmony of movement and light, different materials were combined and various types of mechanism were designed. Core, as a showcase of creators' exquisite craftmanship, is not only a form representation of nature but also the living symbol of architecture.
Dimensions & Packaging: L: 85cm, W: 85cm, H: 90cm
Tags: Kinetic Sculpture, reciprocating grooved drum mechanism, sustainable, recycle, art installation, craft, heartbeat, breathing, life symbol, chandelier, brass
Production Technology: Core is made out of 87 unique brass pieces, this project greatly relies on precise mechanical engineering. Each part is detailed crafted in collaboration with a self-made CNC machine. All parts are completed after incessant modifications and improvements on materials, fabrication, and lighting.
Design Challenge: To resemble the opening and closing states of pine cones, the reciprocating screws were used to trigger 12 central structures and connect 87 brass leaves to express the dynamic movement and contraction.
Inspiration: The purpose of this project is to study the relationship between artistic sculpture and historical building. When we learned that the building was supposed to be demolished but actually preserved, we hoped to bring it back to life in an artistic way. The concept and name "Core" was born accordingly, in the shape of pine cone to resembles eternity.
Project Duration: The project started in March 2020 in Taiwan, Taipei and finished in January 2021. It is now permanently exhibited in Kawabata Intcraft.
Operation Flow: This project is placed on a high ceiling directly above the spiral staircase.
Going up from the base floor, the viewer will be looking up at the artwork and then to the eye-level angle, creating rich perspectives and interaction. With regular opening and closing of the artwork, the projected light makes the entire space feel like breathing deeply.
Team Members: Art Director: Hsin Lee
Designer: Tseng, shih-gang
Mechanism Design: Wang, Hsiang-Ping
Image Credits: Image credits: Matter image