Incense Bambusova umetniška instalacija by Lin Ching Ke

Incense Bambusova umetniška instalacija by Lin Ching Ke is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award in Likovna umetnost in umetniške instalacije Competition Category.

BronastaLikovna umetnost· 2026

Incense Bambusova umetniška instalacija

by Lin Ching Ke

Client: Shilin Shennong Temple

Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Likovna umetnost Category

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The Design

About Incense Bambusova umetniška instalacija

Incense je obsežna bambusova umetniška instalacija, ustvarjena za tempelj v Tajpeju. Delo na novo interpretira tradicionalni obred zažiganja kadila. Lokalno pridobljen tajvanski bambus je s toploto upognjen in prepleten v več plasteh, dodane pa so prosojne tekstilije. Spiralna oblika spominja na gibanje dvigajočega se dima. Instalacija meri 3000 milimetrov v širino, 3000 milimetrov v globino in 4000 milimetrov v višino. Obiskovalci se lahko gibljejo okoli strukture in pod njo ter opazujejo sončno svetlobo, ki prehaja skozi bambusov preplet.

The Recognition

About the Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award

Incense Bambusova umetniška instalacija je prejemnik Bronaste nagrade A' Design Award, zelo prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje izjemnim oblikovanjem, ki se odlikujejo po ustvarjalnosti, iznajdljivosti in bistrosti. Prejemniki Bronaste nagrade so v celoti spretni in presenetljivo ustvarjalni artefakti, ki potrjujejo bogate izkušnje, domišljijo in zvitost svojih oblikovalcev. Od Incense Bambusova umetniška instalacija se pričakuje, da bo visoko cenjen, občudovan in ljubljen predmet, opazno profesionalen in inovativen. To oblikovanje, nagrajeno z Bronasto nagrado A' Design Award, vključuje najboljše prakse v umetnosti, znanosti, oblikovanju in tehnologiji ter je odlično po pozornosti do podrobnosti. Incense Bambusova umetniška instalacija sijajno zadovoljuje potrebe, se dotika želja, očara čustva in vzbuja radovednost.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Incense is a large scale bamboo installation that reinterprets the ritual of incense burning through contemporary spatial art. By integrating translucent textiles with organic bamboo structures, the work captures the ephemeral quality of rising smoke. The installation invites viewers into a quiet encounter with spiritual transcendence, bridging traditional cultural practices and modern aesthetics.
Dimensions & Packaging: The installation measures 3000 millimeters in width, 3000 millimeters in depth, and 4000 millimeters in height.
Tags: Bamboo installation, ritual art, incense culture, temple-inspired, spiritual design, contemporary craft, Taiwanese bamboo, ephemeral forms, faith and memory, sustainable installation
Production Technology: Crafted from locally sourced Taiwanese bamboo, the installation utilizes original weaving techniques developed by the artist. Through heat-bending, multi layered weaving, and precise structural calculations, the design forms a spiraling shape that echoes the movement of smoke. The work harmonizes engineering precision with the natural flexibility of bamboo, resulting in a structure that is both stable and ethereal.
Design Challenge: The primary challenge was achieving structural balance between visual lightness and physical stability. Traditional bamboo techniques were adapted for large scale application, requiring iterative experimentation, sensitivity to environmental factors, and thoughtful integration with the historical context of the sacred site.
Research: This project involved design research focused on reinterpreting incense rituals through the use of sustainable materials. The objective was to visualize ephemeral smoke using stable spatial forms. The process included material experimentation, digital simulation, and structural prototyping. The results highlighted bamboo’s potential to express intangible cultural heritage within a contemporary design framework.
Inspiration: Incense draws inspiration from the intangible cultural tradition of incense burning in Taiwanese temples. The ephemeral movement of smoke and its spiritual connotation are reimagined through contemporary spatial design, transforming invisible rituals into a meditative and immersive visual experience that connects memory, faith, and modern life.
Project Duration: The project was developed over a six month period in Taipei, with installation completed at Shilin Shen Nong Temple between August 8 and September 8, 2024.
Operation Flow: Viewers are invited to move around and beneath the installation, observing shifting patterns of light and shadow as natural sunlight filters through the bamboo weave. This dynamic interaction encourages quiet contemplation, evoking the transience of incense smoke and establishing a dialogue between spiritual ritual and contemporary interpretation.