Sparkling Ripples Seni Publik by Kuo-Hsiang Kuo

Sparkling Ripples Seni Publik by Kuo-Hsiang Kuo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Besi in Desain Seni Rupa dan Instalasi Seni Competition Category.

BesiSeni Rupa· 2024

Sparkling Ripples Seni Publik

by Kuo-Hsiang Kuo

Client: National Kangshan Senior High School

A' Design Award Besi Winner in Seni Rupa Category

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The Design

About Sparkling Ripples Seni Publik

Karya seni ini menciptakan efek visual yang dinamis menggunakan mosaik kaca berwarna dan baja tahan karat untuk menggambarkan riak air yang menyebar. Riak baja tahan karat bercermin, yang dipengaruhi oleh pantulan cahaya dan getaran akibat angin, menembus batas-batas ruang. Riak-riak tersebut berpotongan dengan mosaik kaca berwarna pada dinding dan lantai, menghasilkan permainan cahaya dan bayangan yang memukau. Secara simbolis, karya ini merepresentasikan penyebaran pengetahuan yang berkelanjutan dalam lingkungan kampus yang penuh kegembiraan dan positif, membimbing siswa menuju masa depan yang penuh semangat, beragam, dan penuh harapan.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Besi

Sparkling Ripples Seni Publik adalah pemenang A' Design Award Besi, pengakuan yang bergengsi yang diberikan kepada desain yang baik yang memenuhi persyaratan profesional dan industri yang diharapkan dari kreasi yang dirancang dengan baik. Pemenang Besi menunjukkan keterampilan yang besar, spesialisasi yang tinggi, pemahaman ahli, dan kapasitas kreatif para penciptanya. Sparkling Ripples Seni Publik diharapkan menjadi kreasi yang sangat dihargai, dikagumi, dan dicintai yang praktis dan inovatif. Desain pemenang A' Design Award Besi ini mengintegrasikan praktik terbaik industri dan memiliki karakteristik teknis yang kompeten yang terkait dengan pengetahuan teknis dan bakat. Sparkling Ripples Seni Publik dihormati karena ketelitiannya dan dirancang untuk memberikan peningkatan kualitas hidup yang membantu menjadikan dunia tempat yang lebih baik.

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