Core Sculptura Lucis Cinetica by Hsin Lee

Core Sculptura Lucis Cinetica by Hsin Lee is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum in Ars Pulchra Competition Category.

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Core Sculptura Lucis Cinetica

by Hsin Lee

Client: Kawabata Intcraft Co. Ltd.

Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum Winner in Ars Pulchra Category

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The Design

About Core Sculptura Lucis Cinetica

Core est sculptura lucis cinetica ad formam strobili conformata. Core factum est pro Kawabata Intcraft, officio publicae custodiae stilo Iaponico octoginta quattuor annos nato, in urbe Taipei sito. Sculptura ex octoginta septem foliis aeneis composita est, quae per machinamentum internum lente aperiuntur et clauduntur. Motus tranquillus respirationem imitatur et aedificio historico sensum vitae praebet. Core ex alto tecto supra scalas cochleatas suspenditur, ita ut visitatores, dum scalas ascendunt, sculpturam ex variis angulis intueantur. Lux proiecta cum quoque cyclo mutatur.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum

Core Sculptura Lucis Cinetica victor est Praemii A' Design Award Aeneum, honoris multum aestimati formis egregiis, creandi ingenio, sollertia et acumine insignibus dati. Victores Aenei opera perita et mire creandi sunt, quae experientiam, imaginationem et solertiam auctorum suorum confirmant. Exspectatur Core Sculptura Lucis Cinetica rem multum aestimatam, admiratam et carissimam, notabiliter professionalem et novam fore. Haec forma Aeneo victa optimas consuetudines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae amplectitur et in cura minutiarum excellit. Core Sculptura Lucis Cinetica necessitates egregie explet, cupiditates tangit, sensus capit et curiositatem allicit.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: Core is a kinetic light sculpture in the shape of pine cone made for Kawabata Intcraft, an 84-year-old Japanese-style police office. The copper leaves on the surface slowly open and close through inner mechanical structures. At the same time, the breathing-like movement transforms the building into a living body, symbolizing a breathing heart. To present the harmony of movement and light, different materials were combined and various types of mechanism were designed. Core, as a showcase of creators' exquisite craftmanship, is not only a form representation of nature but also the living symbol of architecture.
Dimensions & Packaging: L: 85cm, W: 85cm, H: 90cm
Tags: Kinetic Sculpture, reciprocating grooved drum mechanism, sustainable, recycle, art installation, craft, heartbeat, breathing, life symbol, chandelier, brass
Production Technology: Core is made out of 87 unique brass pieces, this project greatly relies on precise mechanical engineering. Each part is detailed crafted in collaboration with a self-made CNC machine. All parts are completed after incessant modifications and improvements on materials, fabrication, and lighting.
Design Challenge: To resemble the opening and closing states of pine cones, the reciprocating screws were used to trigger 12 central structures and connect 87 brass leaves to express the dynamic movement and contraction.
Inspiration: The purpose of this project is to study the relationship between artistic sculpture and historical building. When we learned that the building was supposed to be demolished but actually preserved, we hoped to bring it back to life in an artistic way. The concept and name "Core" was born accordingly, in the shape of pine cone to resembles eternity.
Project Duration: The project started in March 2020 in Taiwan, Taipei and finished in January 2021. It is now permanently exhibited in Kawabata Intcraft.
Operation Flow: This project is placed on a high ceiling directly above the spiral staircase.
Going up from the base floor, the viewer will be looking up at the artwork and then to the eye-level angle, creating rich perspectives and interaction. With regular opening and closing of the artwork, the projected light makes the entire space feel like breathing deeply.
Team Members: Art Director: Hsin Lee
Designer: Tseng, shih-gang
Mechanism Design: Wang, Hsiang-Ping
Image Credits: Image credits: Matter image