Nirvana キネティック・サウンド・インスタレーション by Zhenglong Yang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 銅賞 in インスタレーションデザイン Competition Category.
銅インスタレーション· 2025
Nirvana キネティック・サウンド・インスタレーション
A' Design Award 銅賞 Winner in インスタレーション Category
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About Nirvana キネティック・サウンド・インスタレーション
涅槃は伝統とテクノロジーを融合させ、東アジアの伝統的な儀式楽器である電動式木魚のマトリックスを特徴としています。各楽器には、フィジカルコンピューティングによって同期された自動打撃装置が内蔵され、リズミカルな音響パターンを生み出します。この配置は視覚的に魅了し、手作りの造形と機械的精密性を融合させ、過去の儀式と現代のキネティック・アートの調和を通じてイノベーションを際立たせています。
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 銅賞
Nirvana キネティック・サウンド・インスタレーションは、創造性、独創性、鋭い洞察力で際立つ傑出したデザインに授与される、高い権威をもつ評価である A' Design Award 銅賞の受賞作品です。銅賞の受賞作品は、十分に巧みで印象的なほど創造的な工芸品であり、デザイナーの豊富な経験、想像力、機知を裏づけています。Nirvana キネティック・サウンド・インスタレーションは、高く評価され、称賛され、愛される品であり、顕著にプロフェッショナルで革新的であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 銅賞を受賞したデザインは、芸術・科学・デザイン・技術のベストプラクティスを取り入れており、細部への配慮に優れています。Nirvana キネティック・サウンド・インスタレーションは、ニーズを見事に満たし、欲求に触れ、感情を魅了し、好奇心を引きつけます。
Behind the Design
Press Kit
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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