Sacred Blessing Peapo ea Bonono by Ching Ke Lin

Sacred Blessing Peapo ea Bonono by Ching Ke Lin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Bonono bo Botle le Diketso tsa Bonono Competition Category.

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Sacred Blessing Peapo ea Bonono

by Ching Ke Lin

Client: The Beigang Wude Temple

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

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The Design

About Sacred Blessing Peapo ea Bonono

Sacred Blessing ke peapo ea bonono e etselitsoeng sebaka se ikhethileng, e entsoeng bakeng sa tempele Taiwan. Mosebetsi ona o fetolela meetlo ea thapelo ea tempele mokhoeng oa sebaka oa sejoale-joale. Sebopeho sena se entsoe joaloka matsoho a bulehileng 'me se eme bophahamo ba hoo e ka bang li-millimeter tse 5200. Likarolo tsa lehong tse arohaneng li kopantsoe ka mokhoa o nepahetseng oa ho hokahana, ho sebelisoa lithibela-khoele tse fokolang. Lehong le lehlaka li sebelisitsoe bakeng sa tšireletso ea tikoloho le sebopeho sa tlhaho sa pono. Baeti ba ka kena ka har'a matsoho, moo mangolo a betliloeng lehonng a ba potileng. Peapo ena e mema ho nahanisisa ka khutso ka tumelo le lefa la setso.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award

Sacred Blessing Peapo ea Bonono ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang haholo e fuoang meralo e phahameng ka ho fetesisa, e ntle le e tsosang maikutlo. Bahapi ba Silevera ke mesebetsi e khanyang haholo le e nang le boqapi bo ikhethang e bontšang botsebi, talenta le bohlale ba baqapi ba eona. Sacred Blessing Peapo ea Bonono e lebelletsoe ho ba mosebetsi o motle, oa mohlala, o nang le boprofeshenale bo bonahalang le mehopolo e mecha e tebileng. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award ke mohopolo o hlokomelehang haholo le o ratoang o tlisang molemo mme o sutumelletsang meeli ea bonono, mahlale, moralo le theknoloji. Sacred Blessing Peapo ea Bonono ke mosebetsi oo batho ba bangata ba o lakatsang, o tsosang litakatso, o tlisang maikutlo a matle le o tsosetsang ho makala le ho hlolla.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This installation distinguishes itself through its integration of bamboo craftsmanship and architectural form, reimagining traditional Taiwanese temple aesthetics within a contemporary spatial narrative. By transforming blessings into a tactile, immersive structure, it evokes a sacred atmosphere while inviting reflection on the interplay between devotion, culture, and modernity.
Dimensions & Packaging: Approximate dimensions: Width 2500 mm x Depth 2500 mm x Height 5200 mm.
Tags: Wood structure, installation art, cultural heritage, stacking construction, contemporary sculpture, spatial art, sustainable materials, architectural installation, ritual symbolism, spiritual experience
Production Technology: Constructed using modular timber units, the installation employs precise joinery and interlocking assembly techniques. The absence of excessive fasteners emphasizes clean lines and allows for structural adaptability. Natural materials such as wood and bamboo are selected not only for sustainability but also to enhance the organic visual language and spiritual resonance of the piece.
Design Challenge: The key challenge was aligning monumental contemporary aesthetics with sacred, historical context. Respecting religious symbolism while innovating form required deep cultural sensitivity. Material constraints in large-scale wood construction, safety regulations in temple grounds, and balancing open access with spiritual solemnity were overcome through iterative design and stakeholder consultation.
Research: This site-specific project explores how spatial art can elevate spiritual experiences in sacred environments. The objective was to materialize prayer and faith into a sensory encounter. Methods included ethnographic observation, dialogue with temple communities, and on-site prototyping. Visitors' emotional responses were studied to refine the immersive design. Results indicate a heightened engagement with traditional rituals through contemporary reinterpretation. The project illustrates how art can revitalize intangible heritage and foster cultural continuity.
Inspiration: Rooted in the spiritual rituals of Taiwanese temples, this installation translates intangible prayers into material form through traditional weaving. It draws from collective cultural memory and seeks to evoke the impermanence and beauty of faith. By reinterpreting religious symbolism through contemporary design, the work becomes a bridge between heritage and the evolving spiritual experience.
Project Duration: The project 祈福(Blessing) was developed and installed at Beigang Wude Temple, Taiwan. The public exhibition began prior to February 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on June 30, 2025.
Operation Flow: Visitors are invited to enter the sculpture—shaped like open, welcoming hands—where engraved wooden scripts surround them with silent prayers. The physical experience of stepping into the hands transforms passive observation into active participation, encouraging a deeper personal reflection and spiritual intimacy.