Plastic Heart Umsebenzi Ophambili we-LED Media Art Installation ngu-SuKang You

Uyilo olubizwa ngokuba yi-Plastic Heart Umsebenzi Ophambili we-LED Media Art Installation olwenziwe ngu-SuKang You ngumwini obekekileyo webhaso elinobukhazikhazi le-2025 Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lokhuphiswano lwe-Uyilo lokuFakwa kwoBugcisa beDijithali kunye noMfanekiso.

IbhronziUkufakwa kweDijithali· 2025

Plastic Heart Umsebenzi Ophambili we-LED Media Art Installation

ngu SuKang You

Umxhasi: SuKang You (Hongik University)

Umwini we-Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lwe-Ukufakwa kweDijithali

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Jonga kwi-A' Design Award Uxwebhu Lweendaba Ibheji Yembasa

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Malunga ne-Plastic Heart Umsebenzi Ophambili we-LED Media Art Installation

I-Plastic Heart yindawo yoluntu ye-LED media art efakiweyo ebonisa ngokubonakalayo ingxaki yendalo ebangelwa ngulahlwa lweplastiki. Umsebenzi wobugcisa uthatha imilo yentliziyo eyakhiwe ngeziphene zeplastiki ezinemibala eyahlukeneyo, ebetha ngesantya esiqhelekileyo njengelungu eliphilayo lomzimba. Ubuchule bobuchopho beplastiki (generative artificial intelligence) kunye netekhnoloji ye-neural radiance field zisetyenzisiwe ukwenza imifanekiso yezantathu-dimensional, eyaphuculwa ngokudibanisa kwedijithali (digital compositing) kunye nokulungiswa kwentshukumo emva kokuveliswa (motion post production). Ividiyo ilungiselelwe kwiifomathi zesikrini ezilishumi elinesine ukuze zibonakaliswe kwiiskrini ezinkulu zoluntu. Le ntliziyo isenokuba yeyomntu, eyesilwanyana, okanye eyomhlaba wonke.

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Malunga ne-Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award

Plastic Heart Umsebenzi Ophambili we-LED Media Art Installation ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo kakhulu okunikwa imiyilo ephawulekayo eyahlukaniswa kukuyila, ubukrelekrele nobukrelekrele. Abaphumeleleyo beBhronzi ziimveliso ezinobuchule obukhulu nezidala ngokumangalisayo ezingqina amava aphangaleleyo, ukucinga nokwazi ukuzenzela kwabayili bazo. Plastic Heart Umsebenzi Ophambili we-LED Media Art Installation iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimpahla exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo enobungcali obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award ubandakanya iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu kubugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha kwaye ugqwesile ngenxa yokunikela ingqalelo kwiinkcukacha. Plastic Heart Umsebenzi Ophambili we-LED Media Art Installation iyanelisa iimfuno ngokumangalisayo, ichukumisa iinqwenelo, ikhwebela iimvakalelo kwaye itsala umdla.

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Iimpawu Ezizodwa: Plastic Heart is a Public LED Media Art installation that visualizes the environmental crisis caused by plastic waste. The artwork takes the form of a heart, constructed from colorful plastic debris, pulsating rhythmically like a living organ. Utilizing AI-generated imagery and NeRF technology, the piece transforms digital artwork into a striking 3D visualization. The LED display enhances its immersive quality, engaging the audience with a thought-provoking spectacle.
Imilinganiselo nePakishini: Plastic Heart is a public LED media installation designed for public spaces. The project was exhibited at COEX Mall in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, displayed on a 4224mm (W) × 1944mm (H) anamorphic LED screen. It was adapted for 14 different screen formats, ensuring compatibility across diverse public display environments. The video was created with high-resolution techniques to maintain visual clarity on large-scale digital displays.
Iithegi: Plastic Heart, Public LED Media Art, Environmental Awareness, Generative AI, NeRF Technology, Digital Art, Motion Graphics, Sustainable Design, Plastic Pollution, Visual Storytelling
Ubuchwepheshe Bokuvelisa: Plastic Heart was created using generative AI to generate 3D visualizations, which were then refined through digital compositing. This public LED media installation is a video-based artwork designed for large-scale display. NeRF technology was used to generate multi-angle 3D objects based on the desired design, enhancing spatial realism. The final visuals were processed with post-production tools such as After Effects for a seamless and immersive motion effect.
Umngeni Woyilo: The biggest challenge was utilizing generative AI and NeRF tools to achieve precise artistic control. While generative AI provided visually compelling outputs, refining them to match the intended design required extensive adjustments. NeRF was used to generate multi-angle 3D objects, but optimizing them for animation and integration into the final composition was complex. Overcoming these challenges involved iterative refinement and a hybrid approach combining AI with traditional post-production tools.
Uphando: Plastic Heart serves as a visual statement on the environmental crisis caused by plastic waste. By transforming discarded plastics into a pulsating heart, it highlights the consequences of excessive consumption. The vibrant yet critical imagery draws viewers in, prompting reflection on sustainability. This project contributes to raising public awareness of plastic pollution, encouraging individuals and industries to reconsider their reliance on disposable plastics and take action for a greener future.
Inkuthazo: Plastic Heart was inspired by the impact of plastic pollution on ecosystems. The plastic we use daily threatens all living beings, from wildlife to marine life, and even the Earth itself. Yet, the vibrant plastic debris—reminiscent of Christmas ornaments—creates an ironic contrast, making waste visually striking. The heart is ambiguous—it could belong to a human, an animal, or the planet—urging audiences to reflect on sustainability and collective responsibility.
Ubude Beprojekthi: Plastic Heart was produced from September to November 2024. The video was created for SMAF 2025 (Seoul Media Art Festival) and was first exhibited on December 25, 2024, at COEX Mall in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea. The anamorphic LED screen display measured 4224mm (W) × 1944mm (H) and was adapted for 14 different screen formats to ensure broad accessibility across various public display environments.
Ukuhamba Komsebenzi: Plastic Heart is a video-based public LED media installation that serves as a visual warning about the environmental impact of reckless plastic consumption. The heart, made of vibrant plastic debris, symbolizes an unidentified life form, blurring the lines between human, animal, and planet. Ironically, the video starts with dazzling, festive visuals set to Christmas carols, drawing viewers in with beauty before revealing its underlying environmental message.
Amagunya Emifanekiso: Image: Creator / Video Designer SuKang You (Graduate School of Visual Communication, Hongik University), Plastic Heart, 2024.
Video Credits: Creator / Video Designer SuKang You (Graduate School of Visual Communication, Hongik University), Plastic Heart, 2024.