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Incense Bambuko meno instaliacija by Lin Ching Ke

Incense Bambuko meno instaliacija by Lin Ching Ke is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Bronzinis apdovanojimas A' Design Award in Dailės ir meno instaliacijos dizainas Competition Category.


BronzinisDailė· 2026

Incense Bambuko meno instaliacija

by Lin Ching Ke

Client: Shilin Shennong Temple

Bronzinis apdovanojimas A' Design Award Winner in Dailė Category

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The Design

About Incense Bambuko meno instaliacija

Incense – tai didelio masto bambuko meno instaliacija, sukurta šventyklai Taipėjuje. Kūrinys naujai interpretuoja tradicinį smilkalų deginimo ritualą. Vietinės kilmės Taivano bambukas lenkiamas karščiu ir pinamas keliais sluoksniais, papildant permatomomis tekstilėmis. Spiralinė forma primena kylančių dūmų judesį. Instaliacijos matmenys: 3000 milimetrų pločio, 3000 milimetrų gylio ir 4000 milimetrų aukščio. Lankytojai gali vaikščioti aplink konstrukciją ir po ja bei stebėti, kaip saulės šviesa skverbiasi pro bambuko pynimą.

The Recognition

About the Bronzinis apdovanojimas A' Design Award

Incense Bambuko meno 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 Incense Bambuko meno 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. Incense Bambuko meno 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
Incense is a large scale bamboo installation that reinterprets the ritual of incense burning through contemporary spatial art. By integrating translucent textiles with organic bamboo structures, the work captures the ephemeral quality of rising smoke. The installation invites viewers into a quiet encounter with spiritual transcendence, bridging traditional cultural practices and modern aesthetics.
Dimensions & Packaging
The installation measures 3000 millimeters in width, 3000 millimeters in depth, and 4000 millimeters in height.
Tags
Bamboo installation, ritual art, incense culture, temple-inspired, spiritual design, contemporary craft, Taiwanese bamboo, ephemeral forms, faith and memory, sustainable installation
Production Technology
Crafted from locally sourced Taiwanese bamboo, the installation utilizes original weaving techniques developed by the artist. Through heat-bending, multi layered weaving, and precise structural calculations, the design forms a spiraling shape that echoes the movement of smoke. The work harmonizes engineering precision with the natural flexibility of bamboo, resulting in a structure that is both stable and ethereal.
Design Challenge
The primary challenge was achieving structural balance between visual lightness and physical stability. Traditional bamboo techniques were adapted for large scale application, requiring iterative experimentation, sensitivity to environmental factors, and thoughtful integration with the historical context of the sacred site.
Research
This project involved design research focused on reinterpreting incense rituals through the use of sustainable materials. The objective was to visualize ephemeral smoke using stable spatial forms. The process included material experimentation, digital simulation, and structural prototyping. The results highlighted bamboo’s potential to express intangible cultural heritage within a contemporary design framework.
Inspiration
Incense draws inspiration from the intangible cultural tradition of incense burning in Taiwanese temples. The ephemeral movement of smoke and its spiritual connotation are reimagined through contemporary spatial design, transforming invisible rituals into a meditative and immersive visual experience that connects memory, faith, and modern life.
Project Duration
The project was developed over a six month period in Taipei, with installation completed at Shilin Shen Nong Temple between August 8 and September 8, 2024.
Operation Flow
Viewers are invited to move around and beneath the installation, observing shifting patterns of light and shadow as natural sunlight filters through the bamboo weave. This dynamic interaction encourages quiet contemplation, evoking the transience of incense smoke and establishing a dialogue between spiritual ritual and contemporary interpretation.

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