Nirvana Kuyuchiq Uyariy Churay by Zhenglong Yang

Nirvana Kuyuchiq Uyariy Churay by Zhenglong Yang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu in Churay Kamay Competition Category.

BurunsiChuray· 2025

Nirvana Kuyuchiq Uyariy Churay

by Zhenglong Yang

A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu Winner in Churay Category

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The Design

About Nirvana Kuyuchiq Uyariy Churay

Nirvana ñawpaq kawsaywan tecnologíata huñun, motorkunawan kuyuchisqa Qiru Challwa yanapakuna tantachisqawan, Asia Intipa ñawpaq ritualninkunamanta. Sapa yanapakuna ukupi kikinmanta takaqniyuq, computadorawan tupachisqa, ritmlico uyariy ruwanakunata paqarichispa. Kay churayqa ñawikunata hap'in, makiwan ruwasqa rikch'aykunata maquinapa chanin kuyuyninwan tantachispa, musuqyachiyta rikuchin ñawpaq ritualkunawan kunan kuyuchiq artepa tinkunakuyninmanta.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu

Nirvana Kuyuchiq Uyariy Churay A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu mishak kan, jatun yupaychay, kayta mana shuk shina, mushuk yuyaypi, yuyaypi shinallatak chaskik kaypi riksishka diseñukunaman kun. Burunsi mishak kashkakunaka ruray ushayta charik shinallatak mancharina mushuk rurashkakunami, paykunata rurakkunapak achka yachayta, yuyayta shinallatak ruray ushayta rikuchinku. Nirvana Kuyuchiq Uyariy Churay sinchi yupaychashka, kuyashka shinallatak riksishka shuk ruray kanata munanku, ruray yuyaywan shinallatak mushuk yuyaywan. Kay Burunsi Premiu japishka diseñuka arti, siensia, diseñu shinallatak tekinolojíapi ashtawan alli ruraykunata tantachin shinallatak ima ukumanta rikuypi sumak kan. Nirvana Kuyuchiq Uyariy Churay mañaykunata alli paktachin, munaykunata llankan, shunkuta kuyachin shinallatak yachayta munayta kallarichin.

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