Raised History Te Mahi Matua: Whakaturanga Rama Ahurei by Wingly Shih

Raised History Te Mahi Matua: Whakaturanga Rama Ahurei by Wingly Shih is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Rino in Hoahoa Kaupapa Rama me te Toi Mārama Competition Category.

RinoKaupapa Rama· 2024

Raised History Te Mahi Matua: Whakaturanga Rama Ahurei

by Wingly Shih

A' Design Award Rino Winner in Kaupapa Rama Category

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The Design

About Raised History Te Mahi Matua: Whakaturanga Rama Ahurei

Tuhinga Pukapuka: Ko Hītori Whakaarahia he whakaturanga rama ahurei i hangaia mō tētahi huihuinga Kirihimete. Ka hangaia te hanganga mai i te ripekaora rākau, e whakaatu ana i tōna anga o roto, ā, ka hanga i te āhua o tētahi rākau. Ka whakaatahia ngā tae rama rerekē ki runga i ngā kaparahau kua whakatakotoria ki te raro o ia paparanga. Ko ngā tae e hāngai ana ki ngā wā hītori o te tāone, ā, ko te āhua piko e whakamaharatia ai te kīri waka o tētahi poti rā mai i te whakaturanga o te tauranga. Kua tū tata ki tētahi awakeri tawhito, ka mahi te whakaturanga hei pūtake aro ā-kanohi, ā, ka mauria mai he wairua ahurei ki te rohe o te whanga.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Rino

Ko Raised History Te Mahi Matua: Whakaturanga Rama Ahurei te toa o te A' Design Award Rino, he whakaaetanga whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa pai e whakatutuki ana i ngā hiahia ngaio me te ahumahi e tūmanakohia ana mai i ngā mahi kua hoahoatia pai. Ko ngā toa Rino e whakaatu ana i te pukenga nui, te tohungatanga teitei, te māramatanga mātanga me te kaha auaha o ō rātou kaihanga. E tūmanakohia ana ko Raised History Te Mahi Matua: Whakaturanga Rama Ahurei he mahi whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he whaihua, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Rino e whakakotahi ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa o te ahumahi, ā, he āhuatanga hangarau pūkenga tōna e hono ana ki te mōhio me te pūmanawa. E whakahonoretia ana a Raised History Te Mahi Matua: Whakaturanga Rama Ahurei mō tōna tōtika, ā, i hoahoatia hei whakapai ake i te kounga o te oranga me te āwhina i te ao kia pai ake.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This is a lighting installation designed for Christmas. Utilizing wooden lattice, the installation reveals its internal structure, forming the shape of a tree. Different and changing colors of light are projected onto canvases at the bottom of each layer, creating a vibrant and diverse display. The installation is situated near an old canal, the brilliant array of colors makes the entire installation a visual focal point, infusing the entire harbor area with a lively festive atmosphere.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 700cm x Depth 700cm x Height 1650cm
Tags: Christmas Tree, Art Installation, Public Art Installation, Light Installation, Light Design
Design Challenge: The most difficult part was the structure of each wooden lattice. The structure had two curves, one for horizontal skirt under each layer and the other for vertical facade, and much more calculation was necessary than ordinary curved shape by lattice.
Inspiration: We leverage historical elements of the city, planning colors that represent each era and transforming them into projected light hues. Employing the sailboat keel structure from the port's establishment 400 years ago, we create a rhythm with undulating curves, giving the entire tree an elegant and dynamic appearance.
Project Duration: The project started in November 2023 in Tainan City, Taiwan and finished in December 2023. The installation was built for Christmas event which was held for 1 month.
Image Credits: Image #1: Wingly Shih
Image #2: Wingly Shih
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Image #5: Wingly Shih