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Tender Soul of Ocean Kukhazikitsa Zowunikira by Whyixd

Tender Soul of Ocean Kukhazikitsa Zowunikira by Whyixd is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Mphoto ya Platinamu ya A' Design Award in Mapulojekiti a Kuwala ndi Luso la Kuwala Competition Category.


PlatinamuMapulojekiti a Kuwala· 2024

Tender Soul of Ocean Kukhazikitsa Zowunikira

by Whyixd

Client: Whyixd

Mphoto ya Platinamu ya A' Design Award Winner in Mapulojekiti a Kuwala Category

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The Design

About Tender Soul of Ocean Kukhazikitsa Zowunikira

Moyo wofewa wa nyanja umalumikiza ukadaulo, chilengedwe, ndi anthu. Umamasulira zizindikiro zobisika za chilengedwe kukhala zowala zowonekera, ndikugogomezera mauthenga a chilengedwe. Ikayikidwa m'mphepete mwa nyanja, imawonetsa kukongola kwa magetsi oyenda, ndikusintha nthawi yomweyo malinga ndi mphamvu ndi komwe mphepo ikupita, ndikuwulula kusintha kwachinyenyezi kwa mphepo yamchere. Kuphatikizana kumeneku kwa ukadaulo ndi chilengedwe kumutsa kulingalira pa zokambirana za chilengedwe, ndikuwulula kulumikizana kwakukulu pakati pa anthu ndi chilengedwe.

The Recognition

About the Mphoto ya Platinamu ya A' Design Award

Tender Soul of Ocean Kukhazikitsa Zowunikira ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Platinamu ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka kwambiri komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe apadera kwenikweni, okongola ndi aulemerero. Opambana a Platinamu ndi zodabwitsa za kulenga, umboni wa malire a nzeru za anthu, ndipo amaonetsa ukatswiri wosayerekezeka ndi luntha la opanga awo. Mapangidwe amenewa akuyembekezeka kukhala ntchito zotchuka kwambiri zomwe zimatsimikizira kukongola kwa nthawi yawo, kuthandiza ubwino wa gulu ndi kukulitsa malire a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo. Tender Soul of Ocean Kukhazikitsa Zowunikira amaonetsa mlingo wapamwamba wa ubwino ndipo mosakayikira amasandutsa dziko kukhala malo abwino kwambiri ndi makhalidwe ake opindulitsa ndi amtengo wapatali. Tender Soul of Ocean Kukhazikitsa Zowunikira ndi ntchito yopambana Mphoto ya Platinamu ya A' Design Award yomwe imadzutsa zilakolako, imalimbikitsa, imasangalatsa ndi kubweretsa chisangalalo chachikulu.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
'Tender Soul of Ocean' translates the concealed intricacies of the environment into visible lights, emphasizing the significance of nature's concealed messages. Positioned along the coastline, it allows viewers to immerse themselves in the mesmerizing flow of lights from diverse perspectives. The installation's lights adapt instantly to the wind's strength and direction, unveiling the subtle shifts in the breeze.
Dimensions & Packaging
Size 7.2m x 4.8m x 3.45m
Material Soft filament LED, Metal, Acrylic
Tags
lighting, installation, ocean, data scuplture, illumination
Production Technology
'Tender Soul of Ocean' is crafted using flexible LED filament, distinct from conventional LEDs in its ability to emit light from all angles, providing viewers with a complete visual experience. This technology allows for the creation of a visually immersive LED matrix resembling a floating wave. The LED matrix comprises 42x20 LEDs, totaling 840 individual LEDs, each independently controlled via a DMX system. To capture real-time wind data, an anemorumbometer is employed, translating this data into a generative lighting program using Processing.
Design Challenge
The artwork employs Liquigleds Lighting Corp's liquid light strips. Given its installation in a demanding environment,a rainy, humid city along the coastline, and the material's vulnerability to breakage, conventional methods involved securing these strips inside glass containers. Consequently, significant time was dedicated to experimenting with various installation methods to ensure the strips' stability.
Research
While technology has expanded human capabilities, climate and environmental changes persist as crucial challenges. We aim to harness technology's potential to reveal the unseen natural environment, fostering heightened awareness of our surroundings. 'Tender of Soul' prompts viewers to contemplate enhancing awareness and perception through controlled illumination linked to natural information. This endeavor seeks to cultivate a deeper appreciation and more positive care for our planet Earth.
Inspiration
The artwork finds its inspiration in Keelung's ocean, nestled along the serene northern coast. This city is caressed by the damp, sea-infused air, where the salty breeze becomes a symbol and message from the ocean, touching every individual. In a silent understanding, the ocean and humanity seem to engage in a shared dialogue. 'Tender Soul of Ocean' delves into the profound separation between people and the sea.
Project Duration
Location: Keelung Maritime Plaza ,Keelung, Taiwan
Exhibition: 2022 Keelung City Expo
Operation Flow
By converting wind data into an ever-evolving play of light, it delicately mimics the subtle changes in the air, leading individuals to become more attuned to the wind's nuances. Featuring a central walkway, the installation invites individuals to step into the light waves, offering a firsthand experience of the immersive luminous display.
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer: Yu-Chen, Chao
Image #2: Photographer: Yu-Chen, Chao
Image #3: Photographer: Yu-Chen, Chao
Image #4: Photographer: Yu-Chen, Chao
Image #5: Photographer: Yu-Chen, Chao

Video Credits:: Film Production: Lane 216, East / Film edited : WHYIXD

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