Moon Trace Installatio Artis by Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts

Moon Trace Installatio Artis by Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum in Ars Pulchra Competition Category.

ArgentumArs Pulchra· 2025

Moon Trace Installatio Artis

by Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts

Client: Guanzhou Academy of Fine Arts

Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum Winner in Ars Pulchra Category

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The Design

About Moon Trace Installatio Artis

Vestigium Lunae est installatio artis lucis et umbrae. Forma lunam revocat et figuras draconum integrat. Consilium lunam plenam Orientalem, symbolum coniunctionis familiarium, cum luna crescente Occidentali, symbolo spei, coniungit. Vestigium Lunae praecipue ex chalybe recyclato factum est et in quattuor partes modulares dividitur ad compositionem et dissolutionem efficacem. Taeniae LED insertae, lux proiecta et fumus intermittens cum superficiebus politis inter se agunt. Systema aspersionis automaticum sentiens ad positionem spectatorum respondet, scaenas mutabiles creans.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum

Moon Trace Installatio Artis victor est Praemii A' Design Award Argenteum, honoris eximie amplissimi formis summi generis, pulchris et conspicuis dati. Victores Argenti opera valde splendida et creandi ingenio praedita sunt, quae praestantem peritiam, talentum et acumen auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur Moon Trace Installatio Artis opus mirabile, exemplare, valde professionale et penitus novum fore. Haec forma Argento victa inventum notabile et admiratum est, quod ad fines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae promovendos confert. Moon Trace Installatio Artis creatio est, quam multi invident, quae cupiditates excitat, sensus bonos affert et admirationem miraculumque movet.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: This installation merges Eastern and Western lunar phase cultures with dragon culture. It mimics the moon's form, harmoniously integrating dragon motifs. Advanced lighting and smoke techniques explore cultural differences between the Eastern full moon's reunion imagery and the Western crescent moon's hope. The project subtly integrates the historically rich dragon element, offering a visual feast that transcends boundaries and deeply fuses Sino-French cultural essences.
Dimensions & Packaging: W6000mm*D1000mm*H6200mm
Tags: Art Installation，Metal Sculpture, Public Art, Light and Shadow Art, Cultural Exchange
Production Technology: The eco-friendly installation mainly uses recycled steel. Its modular design divides into four interconnected parts for efficient assembly/disassembly. The lighting system includes built-in LED strips and external projected light, interacting with polished surfaces and intermittent smoke effects, creating a realistic yet surreal tunnel. Viewers experience the fusion of East-West cultures and the integration of eco-friendly concepts with modern technology amidst light and shadow interplay.
Design Challenge: During this project's design, we faced multifaceted challenges. Extensive research required significant time consulting materials. Budget and time constraints led to intense communication and coordination. Sudden temperature drops and rain at the site caused issues, but the team worked overtime together to complete the project ahead of schedule. Fabricating irregular structures was difficult, but the team prioritized environmental protection, using recyclable materials. Through iterative tests,we achieved the desired artistic effect.
Research: This project showcases a cross-cultural lighting art installation, exploring lunar phase and dragon cultures of East and West, marking the 60th anniversary of China-France diplomatic relations. Research focuses on conveying cultural depths and fusing light, shadow, water mist, and more. Viewers immerse in the installation's cultural connotations and emotional resonance, experiencing a blend of East and West.
Inspiration: This project's inspiration stems from exploring China and France's rich cultural heritages, especially appreciating lunar phases and the dragon symbol. The moon's waxing and waning carry deep metaphorical meanings, while the dragon represents strength and wisdom in both cultures. The design team fused Eastern full moon and Western crescent moon connotations, incorporating the dragon, symbolizing China and France's enduring friendship and shared vision for a bright future.
Project Duration: The installation was launched in Shanghai, China, in October 2024, serving as one of the highlights of the inaugural Shanghai International Light and Shadow Festival, and has been permanently collected for exhibition. Additionally, the project team is actively preparing for a re-exhibition event to be held in France.
Operation Flow: This installation adapts to various exhibition scenarios with multiple lighting effects and an automatic sensing spray system that creates diverse landscapes based on audience position and viewing angles. The team innovatively incorporated projection technology to enhance visual presentation, meeting the display needs of different themes.
Team Members: Design Director:Xiayun He
Designer:Nanfeng Zhan
Designer:Bojia Xiao
Designer:Xiaolan Xie
Designer:CLEMENT HIMBERT(French nationality)
Image Credits: Photos #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 were taken by members of the design team,2024.