Tangled Paths Instalacion Arti nga Materiale të Ricikluara by Nargiza Usmanova is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Çmimi i Hekurt A' Design Award in Dizajni i Arteve të Bukura dhe Instalacioneve Artistike Competition Category.
HekuriArt e Bukur· 2025
Tangled Paths Instalacion Arti nga Materiale të Ricikluara
Client: Yonge + St. Clair
Çmimi i Hekurt A' Design Award Winner in Art e Bukur Category
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About Tangled Paths Instalacion Arti nga Materiale të Ricikluara
Tangled Paths është një instalacion i madh arti i krijuar nga materiale të ricikluara. Vepra ka përmasa prej tre metrash në gjerësi, thellësi dhe lartësi. Fletë kartoni dhe kuti vezësh formojnë korniza të përdredhura që bashkohen me ngjitës dhe mbahen nga shufra çeliku, dado dhe rondele. Bojë akrilike u jep ngjyrë strukturave të ndërthurura. E vendosur në hollin e një zyre, skulptura mund të shihet nga çdo kënd, dhe vizitorët mund të kalojnë përmes saj. Tangled Paths pasqyron lëvizjen e jetës urbane dhe promovon përdorimin e materialeve të ricikluara.
The Recognition
About the Çmimi i Hekurt A' Design Award
Tangled Paths Instalacion Arti nga Materiale të Ricikluara është fitues i Çmimit të Hekurt A' Design Award, një njohje prestigjioze që u akordohet dizajneve të mira që plotësojnë kërkesat profesionale e industriale që priten nga krijimet e dizajnuara mirë. Fituesit e Hekurt shfaqin aftësi të madhe, specializim të lartë, kuptim ekspert dhe kapacitet krijues të autorëve të tyre. Tangled Paths Instalacion Arti nga Materiale të Ricikluara pritet të jetë një krijim shumë i vlerësuar, i admiruar e i dashur, praktik dhe inovativ. Ky dizajn fitues i Çmimit të Hekurt A' Design Award integron praktikat më të mira të industrisë dhe ka karakteristika teknike të afta, të lidhura me njohuri dhe talent. Tangled Paths Instalacion Arti nga Materiale të Ricikluara respektohet për përpikërinë e tij dhe është dizajnuar për të ofruar përmirësime të cilësisë së jetës që ndihmojnë ta bëjnë botën një vend më të mirë.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- 'Tangled Paths' is a striking art installation that embodies urban life's movement, energy, and complexity. As part of the Design TO Festival, this piece is one of seven large-scale installations showcased in high-rise office lobbies, offering a moment of reflection within the fast-paced cityscape. Constructed using 90% recycled materials, 'Tangled Paths' highlights sustainability in urban evolution while engaging audiences in an immersive visual experience.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width 3 m x Depth 3 m x Height 3 m
- Tags
- Art installation, Visual arts, Recycled installation, Urban art, Cardboard
- Production Technology
- The recycled project statistics:
Cardboard sheets - 80
Egg cartons - 250
Hot glue sticks - 800
Wood glue (L) - 5
Acrylic paint (L) - 6
Plus, 3 steel threaded rods, 16 steel nuts, 8 steel washers - Design Challenge
- The most challenging aspect of this project was developing a method to create large cardboard frames (measuring 3 meters by 3 meters) that could maintain their shape without breaking while supporting and intertwining with one another. The frames were constructed from lightweight, recycled materials such as cardboard, boxes, and egg cartons, and were joined together using glue.
- Research
- The research focused on ecological art, aiming to promote environmental awareness through recycled material installations. Objectives included exploring sustainability in design and raising ecological consciousness. Methods involved studying environmental data, analyzing artistic trends, and testing material durability. Tools included recycled materials and prototyping techniques. Participants were artists and environmental experts. Results revealed increased audience engagement with eco-conscious themes, showcasing design's potential to influence sustainability and inspire social responsibility.
- Inspiration
- 'Tangled Paths' encapsulates the chaotic beauty of life in a bustling metropolis like Toronto, where millions of individuals cross paths daily, intertwining their journeys in a dynamic web of human experience. Conceived and led by Nargiza, the installation’s creative vision takes shape through twisting and interwoven colour structures that symbolize the unseen yet profound connections between people – moments of collaboration, learning, and growth that define the city’s ever-evolving identity.
- Project Duration
- The project started in October 2024, finished in January 2025 in Toronto, and was exhibited at the Design TO Festival from January to February 2025.
- Operation Flow
- The installation 'Tangled Paths' is a recycled sculptural, color-rich object designed to serve as the focal point in the business center's lobby. It's large scale draws attention, allowing people to view the piece from every angle and, if they wish, even pass through it.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Nargiza Usmanova, 2025
- Image Credits
- Image #1 - Photographer Maksim Zinchuk, NUMZ Graphics
Image #2 - Photographer Maksim Zinchuk, NUMZ Graphics
Image #3 - Photographer Maksim Zinchuk, NUMZ Graphics
Image #4 - Photographer Maksim Zinchuk, NUMZ Graphics
Image #5 - Photographer Maksim Zinchuk, NUMZ Graphics
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