Sparkling Ripples Bonono ba Setjhaba by Kuo-Hsiang Kuo

Sparkling Ripples Bonono ba Setjhaba by Kuo-Hsiang Kuo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Bonono bo Botle le Diketso tsa Bonono Competition Category.

TšepeBonono bo Botle· 2024

Sparkling Ripples Bonono ba Setjhaba

by Kuo-Hsiang Kuo

Client: National Kangshan Senior High School

Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award Winner in Bonono bo Botle Category

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The Design

About Sparkling Ripples Bonono ba Setjhaba

Mosebetsi ona wa bonono o theha phello e matla ya pono o sebedisa mohlala wa khalase e mebala le tshipi e sa hlohleng ho bontsha maqhubu a metsi a phatlalang. Maqhubu a tshipi e sa hlohleng a seiponing, a susumeditsweng ke dikatopo tsa lesedi le dithothomelo tse hlositsweng ke phefo, a thuba melelwane ya sebaka. A kopana le mohlala wa khalase e mebala leboteng le fatsheng, ho fella ka papadi e kgahlisang ya lesedi le moriti. Ka mokgwa wa matshwao, sehlongwa sena se emela phatlalacho e tswellang pele ya tsebo tikolohong e thabisang le e ntle ya khampasi, e tataisa baithuti ho ya bokamosong bo phedisang, bo fapaneng, le bo tletse tshepo.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award

Sparkling Ripples Bonono ba Setjhaba ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang e fuoang meralo e metle e finyellang litlhoko tsa porofeshenale le tsa indasteri tse lebelletsoeng ho lintho tse hlahisitsoeng tse entsoeng hantle. Bahapi ba Tšepe ba bontša bokhoni bo boholo, bokhethehi bo phahameng, kutloisiso ea litsebi le bokhoni ba boqapi ba baqapi ba bona. Sparkling Ripples Bonono ba Setjhaba e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlahisitsoeng e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e sebetsang le e nang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa ea indasteri mme o na le litšobotsi tsa theknoloji tse nang le bokhoni tse amanang le tsebo le talenta. Ka lebaka la botlalo ba eona, Sparkling Ripples Bonono ba Setjhaba e tšoanelehela tlhompho mme e entsoe ho fana ka ntlafatso ea bophelo e thusang ho etsa hore lefatše le be sebaka se molemo.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This artwork, conceptualized around the theme of water ripples, is crafted using meticulously hand-inlaid glass mosaic and stainless steel. Leveraging the unique properties of these materials, the piece dynamically responds to changes in light and wind throughout both day and night. Particularly in the evening, the mirror-like water ripples, illuminated by spotlights, create concentric circles of shimmering undulations, extending into the corridor space. This design transcends tangible spatial boundaries and stands as the defining feature of the artwork.
Dimensions & Packaging: The dimensions of the artwork are 300 cm x 745 cm x 30 cm.
Tags: Public art, mosaic art, mixed media, relief (sculpture), public lighting, metal sculpture, urban space,abstract art
Production Technology: The colorful pattern of this artwork is meticulously crafted using handmade glass mosaic. During the production process, we incorporated painting techniques and concepts. In each color block within the same palette, we blended similar shades of glass. This not only enhances the visual impact and three-dimensionality of the composition but also creates a gradient effect.
Design Challenge: In the design process, I meticulously employed various sizes of circles and intersecting vertical and horizontal lines to delineate distinct formative blocks. Subsequently, I infused color to enhance the visual depth and three-dimensionality of the composition. While this approach may appear spontaneous, it is rooted in rigorous contemplation and accumulated experience. With a rational and professional mindset, I transformed natural environmental imagery into abstract elements imbued with subjective essence.
Research: This work uses stained glass mosaic to create multiple forms and color blocks intertwined with circular and vertical and horizontal lines. In addition, the image of water ripples with a mirror effect suspended in the space is created through stainless steel, which contrasts with the pictures on the background wall. The vibration of the wind and the reflection of light form ripples of light and shadow on the ground, breaking through the physical boundaries of space and creating a unique visual experience.
Inspiration: This three-dimensional relief sculpture, with ripples as its primary creative element, utilizes various differently sized circles intersecting to form intriguing patterns and color blocks. Additionally, the stainless steel water ripple imagery contributes to a dynamic visual display on the wall, characterized by overlapping heights and a sense of depth. This shimmering artwork symbolizes the unceasing flow of knowledge dissemination within a campus brimming with joy and positivity, actively guiding students toward a beautiful, abundant, and hopeful future.
Project Duration: The project started in May 2021 and finished with installation in Kaohsiung,Taiwan in January 2022
Operation Flow: The colorful pattern of this artwork is meticulously crafted using handmade glass mosaic. During the production process, we incorporated painting techniques and concepts. In each color block within the same palette, we blended similar shades of glass. This not only enhances the visual impact and three-dimensionality of the composition but also creates a gradient effect. Additionally, the stainless steel water ripple motif, with its mirror-like surface, is suspended in space using only a central metal support rod connected to the wall. Through the vibrations caused by the wind, it complements the colored glass mosaic on the wall, creating a shimmering atmosphere.
Image Credits: Photos #1, #2, #3, #4, #4 photographer - Kuo,Kuo-Hsiang
Video - Changs.Art