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Reborn Houten Vaas by Chu Jou, Yu Hsuan, Fan Xuan and Ching Ching
Reborn Houten Vaas by Chu Jou, Yu Hsuan, Fan Xuan and Ching Ching
Reborn Houten Vaas by Chu Jou, Yu Hsuan, Fan Xuan and Ching Ching
Reborn Houten Vaas by Chu Jou, Yu Hsuan, Fan Xuan and Ching Ching
Reborn Houten Vaas by Chu Jou, Yu Hsuan, Fan Xuan and Ching Ching

IJzer Beeldende Kunst · 2023

Reborn Houten Vaas

by Chu Jou, Yu Hsuan, Fan Xuan and Ching Ching

  • A' Design Award in IJzer 2023 in Beeldende Kunst
  • CLIENT: Tainan University of Technology/Product Design Deparment
  • Estimated Number of Design Views: 15,257
  • Verification code A5065928BD · Verify this award
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About Reborn Houten Vaas

Waarde creëren voor het afgedankte en overgebleven hout uit de meubelindustrie door het toepassen van metaalinlegtechnieken op een organisch bolvormig houtoppervlak. Geïnspireerd door de levensvorm van groeiende zaden, is koperdraad ingebed in de houtnerf en strekt zich uit in de vorm van de wortels die zijn gegroeid om de houten vaas te ondersteunen. Het patroon heeft functionele toepassingen, aangezien van houtresten een container wordt gemaakt om te planten, die lijkt op een ontkiemend zaad en de cyclus van het leven symboliseert. De vloeiende metalen wortelvorm geeft een gevoel van vitaliteit en lijkt op een bewegend organisme.

About the A' Design Award in IJzer

Reborn Houten Vaas is winnaar van de A' Design Award in IJzer, een prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan goede ontwerpen die voldoen aan de professionele en industriële eisen die worden verwacht van goed ontworpen creaties. Winnaars in IJzer tonen grote vaardigheid, hoge specialisatie, deskundig inzicht en het creatieve vermogen van hun makers. Reborn Houten Vaas wordt verwacht een hooggewaardeerde, bewonderde en gekoesterde creatie te zijn die praktisch en innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in IJzer heeft gewonnen, integreert de beste praktijken uit de sector en heeft bekwame technische kenmerken die verbonden zijn met knowhow en talent. Reborn Houten Vaas wordt gerespecteerd om zijn grondigheid en is ontworpen om verbeteringen van de levenskwaliteit te bieden die helpen de wereld een betere plek te maken.

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Unique Properties
The pattern on this wooden vase artwork is inlaid on a three-dimensional spherical wood surface. Inspired by growing seeds, brass wire is embedded on the wood following the wood grain, with some extending out as the shape of seed roots to support the wooden vase. The pattern has functional uses as wood leftovers are made into a container for planting, resembling a sprouting seed, symbolizing the cycle of life. The flowing metal root shape gives a sense of vitality, resembling a moving organism.
Dimensions & Packaging
Material: teak wood, brass, glass.
Dimensions: Round seed: Length 15cm x Width 9cm x Height 14cm, Gourd-shaped seed: Length 20cm x Width 11cm x Height 17cm, Eggplant-shaped seed: Length 23cm x Width 8.5cm x Height 22.5m, Elliptical seed: Length 30cm x Width 9cm x Height 10cm.
Tags
Wooden, Vase, Metal, Inlaid Technique, Art Craft, Brass, Leftover
Production Technology
Material: teak, brass, glass.
Production technology: lathe turning out of the basic shape of wood, hand-polished wood appearance,hand-welded metal, inlaid metal, hand-dyed spray
painting.
Surface treatment: spray transparent protective paint after dyeing and then polish and trim the surface to smooth, this process is repeated 2-3 times after polishing the metal, and finally spray a laver of transparent protective paint to prevent brass oxidation.
Design Challenge
To support the wood above, a thicker and harder brass wire was used for the extended structure. However, the ends of the wire tended to curl up when embedded on the curved surface. To enhance the metal's stability on the wood, eight types of glue were tested and the problem was resolved by referencing riveting techniques. When grinding the pointed end of the wire, it tended to become too thin and curl up, but after trying various methods, the issue was resolved.
Research
Type of study: technology, art.
Goal: Apply planar tessellation techniques to surface tessellation.
Methods: Technical application analysis, process technology analysis, material analysis, practical operation experiment.
Data collection: self-observation experience, books, online work observation.
Research tools:
metalworking tools,
woodworking tools, all kinds of drills, all kinds of grinding tools.
Inspiration
We discovered leftover wood from furniture making and decided to utilize our metalworking skills to combine it with metal through inlaying techniques. After observing that metal inlaying on wood is often flat and purely decorative, we aimed to create something different. We used our craft skill to create new value from the leftover material by combining the gentle nature and unique wood grain of the wood with the idea of the cycle of life, resulting in this artistic piece.
Project Duration
The project began in June 2021 and was completed in Tainan, Taiwan in March 2022.
Operation Flow
The holes on the flower vessel contain glass containers that can be filled with water to grow aquatic plants, resembling a germinating seed from a distance. Other items can be inserted into the container for decoration, or it can be used as a standalone art piece.
Image Credits
Image#1~#5: ChuJou Chen/ YuHsuan Chen/ FanXuan Yang/ ChingChing Weng

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