Shining in Wisdom and Glory Karazan-Kanto Tsara Tarehy Ny Kanto Ho An'ny Daholobe by Kuo Hsiang Kuo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award Volafotsy in Famolavolana Zavakanto sy Fampisehoana Zavakanto Competition Category.
VolafotsyZavakanto· 2021
Shining in Wisdom and Glory Karazan-Kanto Tsara Tarehy Ny Kanto Ho An'ny Daholobe
Client: Taichung City Police Department
A' Design Award Volafotsy Winner in Zavakanto Category
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About Shining in Wisdom and Glory Karazan-Kanto Tsara Tarehy Ny Kanto Ho An'ny Daholobe
Mamirapiratra ao amin'ny fahendrena sy ny voninahitra dia mampiasa ny endrika sy lokon'ny mari-pamantarana polisy ao Taiwan ho singa metaphorika mamorona hanehoana ny toetran'ny Polisy. Anjaran’ny Polisy ny mitandro ny filaminam-bahoaka sy ny fandriam-pahalemana, hisorohana ny loza mety hitranga amin’ny fiaraha-monina. Ny sary panoramika dia ny fijerin'ny vorona amin'ny tanàna fanitarana tsy manam-petra mba hanehoana ny tanjaka sy ny fahamarinan'ny polisy. Iraka sy vinan’ny Polisy izany. Cabochon fitaratra eo afovoan'ny sary, izay toy ny maso lehibe dia mikarakara sy miambina foana ny tanàna.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Volafotsy
Nandresy ny A' Design Award Volafotsy ny famolavolana Shining in Wisdom and Glory Karazan-Kanto Tsara Tarehy Ny Kanto Ho An'ny Daholobe, fankasitrahana malaza be omena ny famolavolana ambaratonga ambony, tsara tarehy ary mahavariana. Ny mpandresy Volafotsy dia asa mamirapiratra dia mamirapiratra ary mamorona dia mamorona izay maneho ny fahaizana, ny talenta ary ny fahamaotinan-tsain'ny mpamolavola azy. Andrasana ho asa mahagaga, ohatra tsara, mahay amin'ny asa ary vaovao amin'ny halalin-tsaina ny famolavolana Shining in Wisdom and Glory Karazan-Kanto Tsara Tarehy Ny Kanto Ho An'ny Daholobe. Ity famolavolana nandresy ny A' Design Award Volafotsy ity dia fikarohana miavaka be ary ankafizina izay mahasoa ary mampandroso ny sisintanin'ny zavakanto, ny siansa, ny famolavolana ary ny teknolojia. Ny famolavolana Shining in Wisdom and Glory Karazan-Kanto Tsara Tarehy Ny Kanto Ho An'ny Daholobe dia famoronana mahazo fitaka be izay mamaly ny faniriana, mitondra fihetseham-po tsara ary mamelona fahagagana sy fahatalanjonana.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- " Shining in Wisdom and Glory " is a public art made of acid-resistant stainless steel, ceramics, glass, and LED. The surface of these three materials has a variety of different textures such as rough, mirror and polished surfaces. The materials all have the characteristics of reflecting natural light and artificial light.But have different effects from each other, especially the stainless steel cabochon, which can reflect the surrounding scenery, like a big eye, always caring and guarding the city. Illuminated by LED lights, the works show a more charming style during the day or night.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 1150 CM x 320 CM x 150 CM
- Tags
- Public art, mosaic art, mixed media, relief (sculpture), public lighting, metal sculpture, urban space,abstract art
- Production Technology
- " Shining in Wisdom and Glory " is a public art made of stainless steel, ceramics, kiln-glassess. It is also a mosaic art of mixed media.These three materials have several common advantage, that is, they have a strong reflection effect on light and are weather resistant. Resistant to acid and will last forever.
- Design Challenge
- Use abstract visual symbols to interpret the image of a fair and just police officer who is actively fighting crime and stabilizing the society, creating a bright and hopeful atmosphere.
- Research
- This work uses more than 100 ceramic pieces with different textures and colors, and specially fired glass that can harmonize the colors. And it is cut and inlaid by hand. The three-dimensional stainless steel round mirror and the hidden Led light are the soul of the work. It allows every corner in the hall to be integrated into the line of sight, and through the suspended birds, the scene of the work continues from the 2D wall to the 3D space.
- Inspiration
- It is the job of the Police to maintain public order and security, to prevent the society from any possible harm. To manifest the nature of the Police, the work adopts the shapes and colors of the Taiwan police badge as its creative metaphorical elements. The panoramic image is the bird view on the city of infinite expansion to embody the speed and vigorousness of the Police, while The round mirror is a symbol of keen observation skill, justice.Its the mission and vision of the Police.
- Project Duration
- The project started in April 2020 and finished with installation in the Taichung City Government Police Department, Taiwan in December 2020
- Operation Flow
- "Shining in Wisdom and Glory" is installed on the wall of the interior space of the building lobby, facing the main entrance and exit of the elevator. The bright and hopeful atmosphere, welcoming the people who work and talk to the public here, is the spiritual landmark here.
- Team Members
- Artist：Kuo,Kuo-Hsiang
Curator：Wei,Yen-Shun - Image Credits
- Photos #1, #2, #3, #4, #4 photographer - Kuo,Kuo-Hsiang
Video - Changs.Art
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