Nirvana Инсталлатсияи Садоии Кинетикӣ by Zhenglong Yang

Nirvana Инсталлатсияи Садоии Кинетикӣ by Zhenglong Yang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Ҷоизаи биринҷии A' Design Award in Дизайни инсталлятсия Competition Category.

БиринҷИнсталлятсия· 2025

Nirvana Инсталлатсияи Садоии Кинетикӣ

by Zhenglong Yang

Ҷоизаи биринҷии A' Design Award Winner in Инсталлятсия Category

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The Design

About Nirvana Инсталлатсияи Садоии Кинетикӣ

Нирвана анъана ва технологияро омезиш медиҳад ва матрисаи Моҳии Чӯбин дорои мотор – олоти расмии анъанавии Осиёи Шарқиро пешниҳод мекунад. Ҳар як олот дорои зарбаи худкор мебошад, ки тавассути ҳисоббарории физикӣ ҳамоҳанг карда шудааст ва намунаҳои садоии ритмӣ эҷод мекунад. Тартиботи он аз ҷиҳати визуалӣ ҷолиб буда, шаклҳои дастсозро бо дақиқии механикӣ омезиш медиҳад ва инноватсияро тавассути ҳамоҳангии расмҳои гузашта ва санъати кинетикии муосир таъкид мекунад.

The Recognition

About the Ҷоизаи биринҷии A' Design Award

Nirvana Инсталлатсияи Садоии Кинетикӣ ғолиби Ҷоизаи биринҷии A' Design Award аст, ки эътирофи басо обрӯманд буда, ба тарҳҳои барҷаста дода мешавад, ки бо эҷодкорӣ, зеҳни тез ва зиракӣ фарқ мекунанд. Ғолибони биринҷ артефактҳои хеле моҳир ва ба таври ҷолиб эҷодкоронаанд, ки таҷрибаи васеъ, тасаввурот ва зеҳни тарроҳони худро тасдиқ мекунанд. Интизор меравад, ки Nirvana Инсталлатсияи Садоии Кинетикӣ ашёи хеле қадршуда, мавриди таҳсин ва маҳбуб бошад, ки ба таври назаррас касбӣ ва навоварона аст. Ин тарҳи ғолиби Ҷоизаи биринҷии A' Design Award беҳтарин амалияро дар санъат, илм, тарроҳӣ ва технология дар бар мегирад ва бо диққати худ ба тафсилот аъло аст. Nirvana Инсталлатсияи Садоии Кинетикӣ эҳтиёҷотро бо зебоӣ қонеъ мекунад, ба хостаҳо даст мерасонад, эҳсосотро мафтун месозад ва кунҷковиро ҷалб мекунад.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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