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Moon Trace Nrụnye Nka by Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts

Moon Trace Nrụnye Nka by Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Ọlaọcha in Nhazi Nkà Mma na Nkwụnye Nkà Competition Category.


ỌlaọchaNkà Mma· 2025

Moon Trace Nrụnye Nka

by Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts

Client: Guanzhou Academy of Fine Arts

Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Ọlaọcha Winner in Nkà Mma Category

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The Design

About Moon Trace Nrụnye Nka

Moon Trace bụ nrụnye nka nke ìhè na onyinyo. Ọdịdị ya na-echetara ọnwa ma na-ejikọta ihe ịchọ mma dragọn. Nhazi a na-ejikọta ọnwa zuru ezu nke Ọwụwa Anyanwụ, nke bụ ihe nnọchianya nke nzukọ ọnụ, na ọnwa nta nke Ọdịda Anyanwụ, nke bụ ihe nnọchianya nke olileanya. E ji ígwè emegharịgoro emee Moon Trace ma kee ya n'akụkụ anọ ndị e wụkọtara nke ọma maka mgbakọ na mkposa dị mfe. LED ndị dị n'ime ya, ìhè a na-atụsa na anwụrụ ọkụ na-apụta oge ụfọdụ na-emekọrịta ihe na elu ndị e hichara nke ọma. Sistemụ mgbasa mmiri na-arụ ọrụ n'onwe ya na-aza ebe ndị na-ekiri nọ, na-emepụta ọnọdụ ndị na-agbanwe agbanwe.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Ọlaọcha

Moon Trace Nrụnye Nka meriri A' Design Award nke Ọlaọcha, nnabata dị oke ugwu e nyere design ndị dị n'ọkwa kachasị elu, mara mma ma na-eju anya. Ndị meriri na Ọlaọcha bụ ọrụ na-egbu maramara nke ukwuu ma dị oke nzụlite nke na-egosi ọmarịcha ihe ọmụma, talent na nghọta nke ndị designer ha. A na-atụ anya na Moon Trace Nrụnye Nka ga-abụ ọrụ dị ịtụnanya, ihe nlereanya, nke dị oke ọrụ ma dị omimi n'ihe ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Ọlaọcha bụ ihe e mepụtara dị oke ịrịba ama, nke a na-eto nke na-erite uru ma na-ebuga oke nka, sayensị, design na teknụzụ n'ihu. Moon Trace Nrụnye Nka bụ ihe e kere eke ọtụtụ ndị na-ekwo ekworo ya nke na-akpali ọchịchọ, na-eweta mmetụta ọma ma na-akpali ịtụnanya.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
This installation merges Eastern and Western lunar phase cultures with dragon culture. It mimics the moon's form, harmoniously integrating dragon motifs. Advanced lighting and smoke techniques explore cultural differences between the Eastern full moon's reunion imagery and the Western crescent moon's hope. The project subtly integrates the historically rich dragon element, offering a visual feast that transcends boundaries and deeply fuses Sino-French cultural essences.
Dimensions & Packaging
W6000mm*D1000mm*H6200mm
Tags
Art Installation,Metal Sculpture, Public Art, Light and Shadow Art, Cultural Exchange
Production Technology
The eco-friendly installation mainly uses recycled steel. Its modular design divides into four interconnected parts for efficient assembly/disassembly. The lighting system includes built-in LED strips and external projected light, interacting with polished surfaces and intermittent smoke effects, creating a realistic yet surreal tunnel. Viewers experience the fusion of East-West cultures and the integration of eco-friendly concepts with modern technology amidst light and shadow interplay.
Design Challenge
During this project's design, we faced multifaceted challenges. Extensive research required significant time consulting materials. Budget and time constraints led to intense communication and coordination. Sudden temperature drops and rain at the site caused issues, but the team worked overtime together to complete the project ahead of schedule. Fabricating irregular structures was difficult, but the team prioritized environmental protection, using recyclable materials. Through iterative tests,we achieved the desired artistic effect.
Research
This project showcases a cross-cultural lighting art installation, exploring lunar phase and dragon cultures of East and West, marking the 60th anniversary of China-France diplomatic relations. Research focuses on conveying cultural depths and fusing light, shadow, water mist, and more. Viewers immerse in the installation's cultural connotations and emotional resonance, experiencing a blend of East and West.
Inspiration
This project's inspiration stems from exploring China and France's rich cultural heritages, especially appreciating lunar phases and the dragon symbol. The moon's waxing and waning carry deep metaphorical meanings, while the dragon represents strength and wisdom in both cultures. The design team fused Eastern full moon and Western crescent moon connotations, incorporating the dragon, symbolizing China and France's enduring friendship and shared vision for a bright future.
Project Duration
The installation was launched in Shanghai, China, in October 2024, serving as one of the highlights of the inaugural Shanghai International Light and Shadow Festival, and has been permanently collected for exhibition. Additionally, the project team is actively preparing for a re-exhibition event to be held in France.
Operation Flow
This installation adapts to various exhibition scenarios with multiple lighting effects and an automatic sensing spray system that creates diverse landscapes based on audience position and viewing angles. The team innovatively incorporated projection technology to enhance visual presentation, meeting the display needs of different themes.
Team Members
Design Director:Xiayun He
Designer:Nanfeng Zhan
Designer:Bojia Xiao
Designer:Xiaolan Xie
Designer:CLEMENT HIMBERT(French nationality)
Image Credits
Photos #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 were taken by members of the design team,2024.

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