Nirvana Kinetinė garso instaliacija by Zhenglong Yang

Nirvana Kinetinė garso instaliacija by Zhenglong Yang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Bronzinis apdovanojimas A' Design Award in Instaliacijos dizainas Competition Category.

BronzinisInstaliacija· 2025

Nirvana Kinetinė garso instaliacija

by Zhenglong Yang

Bronzinis apdovanojimas A' Design Award Winner in Instaliacija Category

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The Design

About Nirvana Kinetinė garso instaliacija

Nirvana sujungia tradiciją ir technologijas, pristatydama motorizuotų Medinių Žuvų – tradicinių Rytų Azijos ritualo instrumentų – matricą. Kiekviename instrumente įmontuotas automatizuotas smūgikas, sinchronizuotas fizinės kompiuterijos pagalba, kurdamas ritmiškus garsinius derinius. Kompozicija vizualiai žavi, derindama rankomis pagamintas formas su mechaniniu tikslumu ir išryškindama inovacijas per harmoniją tarp praeities ritualų ir šiuolaikinio kinetinio meno.

The Recognition

About the Bronzinis apdovanojimas A' Design Award

Nirvana Kinetinė garso instaliacija laimėjo Bronzinį apdovanojimą A' Design Award, labai prestižinį pripažinimą, skiriamą išskirtiniams dizainams, kuriuos žymi kūrybiškumas, išradingumas ir sumanumas. Bronzos laureatai yra pakankamai įgudę ir stulbinamai kūrybingi dirbiniai, patvirtinantys jų kūrėjų didelę patirtį, vaizduotę ir išteklių gausą. Tikimasi, kad Nirvana Kinetinė garso instaliacija bus aukštai vertinamas, žavimas ir brangus daiktas, žymiai profesionalus ir novatoriškas. Šis Bronziniu apdovanojimu įvertintas dizainas įtraukia geriausias praktikas mene, moksle, dizaine ir technologijose ir yra puikus dėl dėmesio detalėms. Nirvana Kinetinė garso instaliacija puikiai tenkina poreikius, paliečia troškimus, žavi jausmus ir traukia smalsumą.

Behind the Design

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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