Moon Trace 艺术装置 by Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts

Moon Trace 艺术装置 by Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 银奖 in 美术与艺术装置设计 Competition Category.

银美术· 2025

Moon Trace 艺术装置

by Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts

Client: Guanzhou Academy of Fine Arts

A' Design Award 银奖 Winner in 美术 Category

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The Design

About Moon Trace 艺术装置

《月痕》是一件光影艺术装置。其造型取意明月，并融入龙形纹样。设计将象征团圆的东方满月与象征希望的西方新月相连。《月痕》主要采用回收钢材制成，分为四个模块化部件，便于高效组装与拆卸。内置LED灯带、投射光线与间歇烟雾同抛光表面相互作用。自动感应喷雾系统可依据观者所处位置作出回应，营造出不断变幻的场景。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 银奖

Moon Trace 艺术装置是 A' Design Award 银奖得主，这是授予顶级、华美而令人印象深刻的设计的极为崇高的认可。银奖得主是极其卓越、极具创造力的作品，展现出其设计师杰出的专业技能、才华与敏锐。预计Moon Trace 艺术装置将成为一件出色的典范之作，兼具非凡的专业性与深刻的创新性。这件赢得 A' Design Award 银奖的设计是一项备受瞩目、令人钦佩的发明，造福并拓展艺术、科学、设计和技术的边界。Moon Trace 艺术装置是一件令人羡慕的创作，它唤起渴望，带来积极的情感，并激发惊叹与赞叹。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This installation merges Eastern and Western lunar phase cultures with dragon culture. It mimics the moon's form, harmoniously integrating dragon motifs. Advanced lighting and smoke techniques explore cultural differences between the Eastern full moon's reunion imagery and the Western crescent moon's hope. The project subtly integrates the historically rich dragon element, offering a visual feast that transcends boundaries and deeply fuses Sino-French cultural essences.
Dimensions & Packaging: W6000mm*D1000mm*H6200mm
Tags: Art Installation，Metal Sculpture, Public Art, Light and Shadow Art, Cultural Exchange
Production Technology: The eco-friendly installation mainly uses recycled steel. Its modular design divides into four interconnected parts for efficient assembly/disassembly. The lighting system includes built-in LED strips and external projected light, interacting with polished surfaces and intermittent smoke effects, creating a realistic yet surreal tunnel. Viewers experience the fusion of East-West cultures and the integration of eco-friendly concepts with modern technology amidst light and shadow interplay.
Design Challenge: During this project's design, we faced multifaceted challenges. Extensive research required significant time consulting materials. Budget and time constraints led to intense communication and coordination. Sudden temperature drops and rain at the site caused issues, but the team worked overtime together to complete the project ahead of schedule. Fabricating irregular structures was difficult, but the team prioritized environmental protection, using recyclable materials. Through iterative tests,we achieved the desired artistic effect.
Research: This project showcases a cross-cultural lighting art installation, exploring lunar phase and dragon cultures of East and West, marking the 60th anniversary of China-France diplomatic relations. Research focuses on conveying cultural depths and fusing light, shadow, water mist, and more. Viewers immerse in the installation's cultural connotations and emotional resonance, experiencing a blend of East and West.
Inspiration: This project's inspiration stems from exploring China and France's rich cultural heritages, especially appreciating lunar phases and the dragon symbol. The moon's waxing and waning carry deep metaphorical meanings, while the dragon represents strength and wisdom in both cultures. The design team fused Eastern full moon and Western crescent moon connotations, incorporating the dragon, symbolizing China and France's enduring friendship and shared vision for a bright future.
Project Duration: The installation was launched in Shanghai, China, in October 2024, serving as one of the highlights of the inaugural Shanghai International Light and Shadow Festival, and has been permanently collected for exhibition. Additionally, the project team is actively preparing for a re-exhibition event to be held in France.
Operation Flow: This installation adapts to various exhibition scenarios with multiple lighting effects and an automatic sensing spray system that creates diverse landscapes based on audience position and viewing angles. The team innovatively incorporated projection technology to enhance visual presentation, meeting the display needs of different themes.
Team Members: Design Director:Xiayun He
Designer:Nanfeng Zhan
Designer:Bojia Xiao
Designer:Xiaolan Xie
Designer:CLEMENT HIMBERT(French nationality)
Image Credits: Photos #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 were taken by members of the design team,2024.