Shining in Wisdom and Glory 公共藝術 by Kuo Hsiang Kuo

Shining in Wisdom and Glory 公共藝術 by Kuo Hsiang Kuo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award 銀獎 in 美術設計 Competition Category.

銀美術· 2021

Shining in Wisdom and Glory 公共藝術

by Kuo Hsiang Kuo

Client: Taichung City Police Department

A' Design Award 銀獎 Winner in 美術 Category

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The Design

About Shining in Wisdom and Glory 公共藝術

《閃耀智慧與光榮》以台灣警察徽章的形狀和顏色為創意隱喻元素，彰顯警察本質。警察的職責是維持公共秩序和安全，防止社會受到任何可能的傷害。全景畫面是對無限擴張的城市的鳥瞰，體現了警察的剛毅和正義。這是警察的使命和願景。畫面中央的凸圓形鏡子，像一隻大眼睛，時刻關懷和守護著這座城市。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銀獎

Shining in Wisdom and Glory 公共藝術是 A' Design Award 銀獎得主，這是授予頂級、華美而令人印象深刻的設計的極為崇高的認可。銀獎得主是極其卓越、極具創造力的作品，展現出其設計師傑出的專業技能、才華與敏銳。預計Shining in Wisdom and Glory 公共藝術將成為一件出色的典範之作，兼具非凡的專業性與深刻的創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銀獎的設計是一項備受矚目、令人欽佩的發明，造福並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術的界限。Shining in Wisdom and Glory 公共藝術是一件令人羨慕的創作，它喚起渴望，帶來積極的情感，並激發驚嘆與讚嘆。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: " Shining in Wisdom and Glory " is a public art made of acid-resistant stainless steel, ceramics, glass, and LED. The surface of these three materials has a variety of different textures such as rough, mirror and polished surfaces. The materials all have the characteristics of reflecting natural light and artificial light.But have different effects from each other, especially the stainless steel cabochon, which can reflect the surrounding scenery, like a big eye, always caring and guarding the city. Illuminated by LED lights, the works show a more charming style during the day or night.
Dimensions & Packaging: 1150 CM x 320 CM x 150 CM
Tags: Public art, mosaic art, mixed media, relief (sculpture), public lighting, metal sculpture, urban space,abstract art
Production Technology: " Shining in Wisdom and Glory " is a public art made of stainless steel, ceramics, kiln-glassess. It is also a mosaic art of mixed media.These three materials have several common advantage, that is, they have a strong reflection effect on light and are weather resistant. Resistant to acid and will last forever.
Design Challenge: Use abstract visual symbols to interpret the image of a fair and just police officer who is actively fighting crime and stabilizing the society, creating a bright and hopeful atmosphere.
Research: This work uses more than 100 ceramic pieces with different textures and colors, and specially fired glass that can harmonize the colors. And it is cut and inlaid by hand. The three-dimensional stainless steel round mirror and the hidden Led light are the soul of the work. It allows every corner in the hall to be integrated into the line of sight, and through the suspended birds, the scene of the work continues from the 2D wall to the 3D space.
Inspiration: It is the job of the Police to maintain public order and security, to prevent the society from any possible harm. To manifest the nature of the Police, the work adopts the shapes and colors of the Taiwan police badge as its creative metaphorical elements. The panoramic image is the bird view on the city of infinite expansion to embody the speed and vigorousness of the Police, while The round mirror is a symbol of keen observation skill, justice.Its the mission and vision of the Police.
Project Duration: The project started in April 2020 and finished with installation in the Taichung City Government Police Department, Taiwan in December 2020
Operation Flow: "Shining in Wisdom and Glory" is installed on the wall of the interior space of the building lobby, facing the main entrance and exit of the elevator. The bright and hopeful atmosphere, welcoming the people who work and talk to the public here, is the spiritual landmark here.
Team Members: Artist：Kuo,Kuo-Hsiang
Curator：Wei,Yen-Shun
Image Credits: Photos #1, #2, #3, #4, #4 photographer - Kuo,Kuo-Hsiang
Video - Changs.Art