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Colorise Арт инсталляция by Nargiza Usmanova

Colorise Арт инсталляция by Nargiza Usmanova is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Күмүш байгеси in Көркөм Искусство жана Көркөм Инсталляция Дизайны Competition Category.


КүмүшКөркөм Искусство· 2026

Colorise Арт инсталляция

by Nargiza Usmanova

Client: Erin Mills Town Centre

A' Design Award Күмүш байгеси Winner in Көркөм Искусство Category

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The Design

About Colorise Арт инсталляция

Colorise — соода борборунун фонтаны үчүн түзүлгөн арт инсталляция. Ар кандай бийиктиктеги жана түстөгү он эки тунук плексиглас мамыча бирдиктүү скульптуралык ыргакты түзөт. Мамычалар алдын ала кесилген плексиглас панелдерди акрил цементи менен бириктирүү аркылуу жасалып, көрүнгөн желим издери жок таза четтерге жетишилген. Ар бир мамыча тайыз суунун ичине жайгаштырылган бетон негизде турат. Күндүн жарыгы жана кыймылдаган суу түстүү беттерден өтүп, өзгөрүп туруучу чагылууларды жаратат. Келүүчүлөр фонтандын айланасында басып жүрүп эле өзгөрүп турган түстөрдү сезе алышат.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Күмүш байгеси

Colorise Арт инсталляция – A' Design Award Күмүш байгесинин жеңүүчүсү, жогорку деңгээлдеги, көркөм жана таасирдүү дизайндарга берилген өзгөчө бедели жогору таануу. Күмүш жеңүүчүлөр – өтө тамаша жана абдан чыгармачыл иштер, алар авторлорунун мыкты билимин, талантын жана сезгичтигин көрсөтөт. Colorise Арт инсталляция сонун, үлгүлүү, өзгөчө кесипкөй жана терең жаңычыл чыгарма болот деп күтүлөт. Бул Күмүш байгени жеңген дизайн – искусство, илим, дизайн жана технологиянын чек араларын кеңейтүүгө салым кошкон көрүнүктүү ойлоп табуу. Colorise Арт инсталляция баардыгы кызыккан чыгарма, ал каалоону ойготот, жагымдуу сезимдерди алып келет жана таң калуу менен суктанууну жаратат.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
Colorise is an artistic installation designed as a colourful accent composition for the mall’s fountain. Twelve transparent plexiglass posts of varied heights and hues create a unified yet dynamic sculptural rhythm. Its distinction lies in the controlled interaction of light, water, and translucency, generating evolving optical effects. The work’s precision, material clarity, and spatial harmony distinguish it as an immersive, technically considered intervention.
Dimensions & Packaging
Width 5000 mm x Depth 3500 mm x Height 2500 mm
Tags
Art installation, Visual arts, Plexiglass, Urban art, Reflections
Production Technology
Preparation began off site: the most technically demanding stage was assembling the posts themselves, carefully bonding pre cut plexiglass panels to achieve durable, clean edges without visible glue marks. Each post was thoughtfully positioned to preserve balance and flow.
The project statistics:
8 Plexiglass sheets, 8x4 ft
24 Concrete slabs
48 Bolts + nuts
96 Washers
Сolor transparent/translucent film and acrylic cement
Design Challenge
The installation was completed during a public holiday, allowing the team to work in a quiet, empty mall. Preparation began off-site with custom concrete bases, carefully painted and drilled to support each acrylic post. The most technically demanding stage was assembling the posts themselves, carefully bonding pre cut plexiglass panels to achieve durable, clean edges without visible glue marks. On site, the elements were placed and aligned inside the shallow fountain using protective footwear. Each post was thoughtfully positioned to preserve balance and flow, resulting in a refined presentation that naturally complements the surrounding architecture.
Research
The project is based on qualitative design research aimed at understanding how light, colour, and spatial rhythm influence public perception. Methods included site observation, material testing, and daylight studies. Data was gathered through visual analysis and small scale prototypes. Public interaction at the fountain served as an informal participant study. Results showed that transparent colour elements heighten engagement and slow visitor movement. Insights demonstrated how simple optical shifts can foster connection in shared spaces, informing future public environment design with accessibility in mind.
Inspiration
Colorise is inspired by the study of diversity, individuality, and collective harmony. Each acrylic post symbolizes a distinct presence, informed by research into colour perception and spatial interaction. The shifting reflections produced by daylight and water guided the project’s technical development, shaping a work that translates human interconnectedness into a precise, light responsive installation.
Project Duration
The project started in February 2025 in Toronto and finished in May 2025, and was exhibited at Erin Mills Town Centre in Mississauga from the end of May 2025 until July 2025.
Operation Flow
Visitors experience Colorise simply by moving around the fountain. As daylight shifts, the transparent posts catch and scatter colour, creating new reflections from every angle. The installation does not require activation; its transformation occurs naturally through changes in light and water movement. This constant variation invites viewers to slow down, observe, and engage with an environment that subtly evolves throughout the day.
Patents
Copyrights belong to Nargiza Usmanova, 2025.
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Maxim Zinchuk, Colorise, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer Maxim Zinchuk, Colorise, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer Maxim Zinchuk, Colorise, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer Maxim Zinchuk, Colorise, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer Maxim Zinchuk, Colorise, 2025.

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