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Shining in Wisdom and Glory Zojambulajambula Zapagulu by Kuo Hsiang Kuo

Shining in Wisdom and Glory Zojambulajambula Zapagulu by Kuo Hsiang Kuo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award in Luso Lapadera ndi Mapangidwe a Zoyikidwa za Luso Competition Category.


SilivaLuso Lapadera· 2021

Shining in Wisdom and Glory Zojambulajambula Zapagulu

by Kuo Hsiang Kuo

Client: Taichung City Police Department

Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award Winner in Luso Lapadera Category

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The Design

About Shining in Wisdom and Glory Zojambulajambula Zapagulu

Kuwala mu Nzeru ndi Ulemerero kumatengera mawonekedwe ndi mitundu ya baji ya apolisi aku Taiwan ngati mawonekedwe ake ophiphiritsira kuti awonetsere chikhalidwe cha Apolisi. Ndi ntchito ya Apolisi kusunga bata ndi chitetezo, kuteteza anthu ku vuto lililonse. Chithunzi chowoneka bwino ndi mawonekedwe a mbalame pamzinda wotukuka wopanda malire kuti awonetse mphamvu ndi chilungamo cha Apolisi. Ndi ntchito ndi masomphenya a Police. Galasi la Cabochon pakatikati pa chithunzicho, chomwe ngati diso lalikulu nthawi zonse limayang'anira ndikuyang'anira mzindawo.

The Recognition

About the Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award

Shining in Wisdom and Glory Zojambulajambula Zapagulu ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka modabwitsa komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe a pamwamba, okongola ndi ochititsa chidwi. Opambana a Siliva ndi ntchito zowala kwambiri ndi zolenga kwambiri zomwe zimaonetsa ukatswiri, luso ndi nzeru zakuthwa za opanga awo. Shining in Wisdom and Glory Zojambulajambula Zapagulu akuyembekezeka kukhala ntchito yodabwitsa yoonetsedwa, yaukatswiri wapadera ndi yatsopano kwambiri. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award awa ndi chopangidwa chodziwika kwambiri ndi choyamikiridwa chomwe chimapindulitsa ndi kukulitsa malire a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo. Shining in Wisdom and Glory Zojambulajambula Zapagulu ndi cholengedwa chomwe anthu ambiri amachichitira nsanje, chomwe chimadzutsa zilakolako, kubweretsa maganizo abwino ndi kuyatsa kudabwa ndi chidwi.

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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