Sacred Blessing 예술 설치 작품 by Ching Ke Lin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 은상 in 순수 예술 및 예술 설치 디자인 Competition Category.
은순수 예술· 2026
Sacred Blessing 예술 설치 작품
by Ching Ke Lin
Client: The Beigang Wude Temple
A' Design Award 은상 Winner in 순수 예술 Category
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About Sacred Blessing 예술 설치 작품
'신성한 축복(Sacred Blessing)'은 대만의 한 사원을 위해 제작된 장소 특정적 예술 설치 작품이다. 이 작품은 사원의 기도 의식을 현대적인 공간 형태로 번역해낸다. 구조물은 두 손을 펼친 형상으로, 높이는 약 5200mm에 이른다. 모듈형 목재 유닛은 정밀한 맞물림 결구 방식으로 접합되어 사용된 체결재가 극히 적다. 지속가능성과 자연스러운 시각적 특성을 위해 목재와 대나무를 사용했다. 관람객은 두 손 안으로 들어설 수 있으며, 그곳에서 새겨진 목판 경문에 둘러싸이게 된다. 이 설치 작품은 신앙과 전통 유산에 대한 고요한 사색으로 관람객을 초대한다.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 은상
Sacred Blessing 예술 설치 작품, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 은상 수상작으로, 최상급이며 아름답고 인상적인 디자인에 수여되는 비범하게 권위 있는 인정입니다. 은상 수상작은 대단히 뛰어나고 매우 창의적인 작품으로, 디자이너의 탁월한 전문 지식, 재능, 통찰력을 보여 줍니다. Sacred Blessing 예술 설치 작품, 이 작품은 훌륭한 대표작으로서 매우 전문적이고 깊이 있게 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 은상 수상 디자인은 예술, 과학, 디자인, 기술의 경계를 넓히는 데 이바지하는 주목할 만하고 찬사를 받는 발명품입니다. Sacred Blessing 예술 설치 작품, 이 작품은 모두가 부러워하는 창작물로서 욕망을 일깨우고 긍정적인 감정을 불러오며 경탄과 경이로움을 불러일으킵니다.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This installation distinguishes itself through its integration of bamboo craftsmanship and architectural form, reimagining traditional Taiwanese temple aesthetics within a contemporary spatial narrative. By transforming blessings into a tactile, immersive structure, it evokes a sacred atmosphere while inviting reflection on the interplay between devotion, culture, and modernity.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Approximate dimensions: Width 2500 mm x Depth 2500 mm x Height 5200 mm.
- Tags
- Wood structure, installation art, cultural heritage, stacking construction, contemporary sculpture, spatial art, sustainable materials, architectural installation, ritual symbolism, spiritual experience
- Production Technology
- Constructed using modular timber units, the installation employs precise joinery and interlocking assembly techniques. The absence of excessive fasteners emphasizes clean lines and allows for structural adaptability. Natural materials such as wood and bamboo are selected not only for sustainability but also to enhance the organic visual language and spiritual resonance of the piece.
- Design Challenge
- The key challenge was aligning monumental contemporary aesthetics with sacred, historical context. Respecting religious symbolism while innovating form required deep cultural sensitivity. Material constraints in large-scale wood construction, safety regulations in temple grounds, and balancing open access with spiritual solemnity were overcome through iterative design and stakeholder consultation.
- Research
- This site-specific project explores how spatial art can elevate spiritual experiences in sacred environments. The objective was to materialize prayer and faith into a sensory encounter. Methods included ethnographic observation, dialogue with temple communities, and on-site prototyping. Visitors' emotional responses were studied to refine the immersive design. Results indicate a heightened engagement with traditional rituals through contemporary reinterpretation. The project illustrates how art can revitalize intangible heritage and foster cultural continuity.
- Inspiration
- Rooted in the spiritual rituals of Taiwanese temples, this installation translates intangible prayers into material form through traditional weaving. It draws from collective cultural memory and seeks to evoke the impermanence and beauty of faith. By reinterpreting religious symbolism through contemporary design, the work becomes a bridge between heritage and the evolving spiritual experience.
- Project Duration
- The project 祈福(Blessing) was developed and installed at Beigang Wude Temple, Taiwan. The public exhibition began prior to February 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on June 30, 2025.
- Operation Flow
- Visitors are invited to enter the sculpture—shaped like open, welcoming hands—where engraved wooden scripts surround them with silent prayers. The physical experience of stepping into the hands transforms passive observation into active participation, encouraging a deeper personal reflection and spiritual intimacy.
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