Nirvana Chojambula Chosuntha cha Mawu by Zhenglong Yang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Zoyikidwa Competition Category.
BronzeZoyikidwa· 2025
Nirvana Chojambula Chosuntha cha Mawu
Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award Winner in Zoyikidwa Category
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About Nirvana Chojambula Chosuntha cha Mawu
Nirvana ikuphatikiza miyambo ndi ukadaulo, ikukhala ndi dongosolo la Nsomba za Matabwa zoyendetsedwa ndi makina, zomwe ndi zida zachipembedzo zachikhalidwe cha Kum'mawa kwa Asia. Chida chilichonse chili ndi chokwapula chodziyendetsa chokha cholumikizidwa kudzera mu kompyuta yolumikizira zinthu zenizeni, ndikupanga maimbidwe amvekedwe okhala ndi kamvekedwe. Dongosolo lake limakopa kwambiri mwakuwona, likuphatikiza mawonekedwe opangidwa ndi manja ndi kulondola kwa makina, ndikuwunika luso latsopano kudzera mu mgwirizano pakati pa miyambo yakale ndi luso lamakono losuntha.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award
Nirvana Chojambula Chosuntha cha Mawu ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka kwambiri komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino kwambiri omwe amaonekera ndi luso lolenga, kuchenjera ndi nzeru zakuthwa. Opambana a Bronze ndi zinthu zaluso kwambiri ndi zolenga modabwitsa zomwe zimatsimikizira zochitika zazikulu, kulingalira ndi kuchenjera kwa opanga awo. Nirvana Chojambula Chosuntha cha Mawu akuyembekezeka kukhala chinthu choyamikiridwa, chosirira ndi chokondedwa, chaukatswiri wapadera ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo ndipo ndi abwino kwambiri chifukwa cha kusamala kwawo zazing'ono. Nirvana Chojambula Chosuntha cha Mawu amakwaniritsa zosowa mokongola, kukhudza zilakolako, kukopa mitima ndi kudzutsa chidwi.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- "Nirvana" is a kinetic sound installation merging Buddhist philosophy with technology, it reinterprets ancient spiritual practices, offering viewers a unique, technology-driven meditative experience that bridges the gap between traditional Buddhism and contemporary art. It features motorized Wooden Fish arranged in a matrix. These traditional instruments, crucial in East Asian Mahayana Buddhist rituals, are synchronized through physical computing.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Each panel is 2' (W) by 8' (H).
- Tags
- Installation, Buddhism, Sound, Immersive, Physical Computing
- Production Technology
- Realization Technology: Physical Computing
Materials: Solid Wood, Plywood, DC Motor, Sensor, Customized PCB Boards - Design Challenge
- The primary challenge was mastering physical computing to synchronize 96 motors for perfect operation. Another hurdle was developing a robust connection mechanism. This required multiple iterations of custom 3D-printed parts to securely grip the Wooden Fish and mallets. The design process involved several rounds of modifications before reaching the final version. Additionally, incorporating CNC technology to cut plywood presented its own set of challenges. These technical obstacles demanded innovative problem-solving, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern fabrication techniques to realize the ambitious vision of "Nirvana."
- Inspiration
- "Nirvana" is a word from the Buddhist concept of enlightenment and the role of rhythmic sound in spiritual practices. The Wooden Fish, traditionally used to maintain focus during meditation, symbolizes mindfulness and spiritual journey. This project demonstrates how technology can enhance and recontextualize spiritual practices. Merging Buddhist elements with contemporary art and technology invites viewers to contemplate their spiritual journey and the pursuit of inner peace.
- Project Duration
- The project started in January 2024 in New York, finished in May 2024 in New York, and was exhibited in the ITP Spring Show in May 2024.
- Operation Flow
- "Nirvana" is an autonomous installation that operates independently of audience presence. The Buddhist wooden fish instruments are continuously struck by motor-controlled mallets, generating an unceasing soundscape. This autonomous operation creates a powerful, immersive environment, drawing the audience into its rhythmic and spiritual essence.
- Image Credits
- Video Credits: Qinghui Kong
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