Nirvana Hreyfanleg hljóðuppsetning by Zhenglong Yang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award í bronsi in Uppsetningahönnun Competition Category.
BronsUppsetning· 2025
Nirvana Hreyfanleg hljóðuppsetning
A' Design Award í bronsi Winner in Uppsetning Category
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About Nirvana Hreyfanleg hljóðuppsetning
Nirvana sameinar hefð og tækni og býður upp á fylki mótorvæddra viðarfiska, hefðbundinna austur-asískra helgisiðatóla. Hvert tæki er með sjálfvirkum slagara sem samstilltur er með áþreifanlegri tölvuvinnslu og skapar taktföst hljóðmynstur. Uppröðunin heillar sjónrænt, sameinar handunna forma og vélræna nákvæmni og undirstrikar nýsköpun með samræmi fortíðarhelgisiða og samtíma hreyfikinlistar.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award í bronsi
Nirvana Hreyfanleg hljóðuppsetning vann A' Design Award í bronsi, mjög virta viðurkenningu sem veitt er framúrskarandi hönnunarverkum sem einkennast af sköpunargáfu, hugvitssemi og skarpskyggni. Sigurvegarar í bronsi eru ríkulega leiknir og áberandi skapandi gripir sem staðfesta víðtæka reynslu, ímyndunarafl og útsjónarsemi hönnuða sinna. Þess er vænst að Nirvana Hreyfanleg hljóðuppsetning sé mjög metinn, dáður og elskaður hlutur sem er einstaklega fagmannlegur og nýstárlegur. Þetta hönnunarverk sem vann A' Design Award í bronsi felur í sér bestu starfsvenjur í list, vísindum, hönnun og tækni og er framúrskarandi fyrir athygli sína á smáatriðum. Nirvana Hreyfanleg hljóðuppsetning fullnægir þörfum á dásamlegan hátt, snertir langanir, heillar tilfinningar og vekur forvitni.
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
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