Tender Soul of Ocean 燈光裝置 by Whyixd is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award 白金獎 in 燈光項目設計 Competition Category.

白金燈光項目· 2024

Tender Soul of Ocean 燈光裝置

by Whyixd

Client: Whyixd

A' Design Award 白金獎 Winner in 燈光項目 Category

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The Design

About Tender Soul of Ocean 燈光裝置

海洋嘅溫柔靈魂融合咗科技、自然同人文。佢將隱藏嘅環境訊號轉化為可見嘅光線，彰顯大自然嘅訊息。裝置設置喺海岸線上，展現流動光影嘅美態，即時回應風力同風向嘅變化，揭示微妙嘅海風轉變。呢種科技同自然嘅融合引發咗對自然世界對話嘅沉思，揭示人類同環境之間嘅深層連繫。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 白金獎

Tender Soul of Ocean 燈光裝置是 A' Design Award 白金獎得主，這是授予真正卓越、優雅和宏偉設計的極具聲望的認可。白金獎得主是創造的奇蹟，是智力創造力極限的見證，展現出其設計師無與倫比的專業精神和天才。這些設計被期待成為定義一個時代的美學、造福社會、並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術界限的最負盛名的作品。Tender Soul of Ocean 燈光裝置展現出超凡脫俗的卓越水準，以其有益而寶貴的特質毫無疑問地讓世界變得更美好。Tender Soul of Ocean 燈光裝置是一件贏得 A' Design Award 白金獎的作品，它喚起慾望，啟發人心，令人愉悅，並迸發出巨大的喜悅。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: 'Tender Soul of Ocean' translates the concealed intricacies of the environment into visible lights, emphasizing the significance of nature's concealed messages. Positioned along the coastline, it allows viewers to immerse themselves in the mesmerizing flow of lights from diverse perspectives. The installation's lights adapt instantly to the wind's strength and direction, unveiling the subtle shifts in the breeze.
Dimensions & Packaging: Size 7.2m x 4.8m x 3.45m
Material Soft filament LED, Metal, Acrylic
Tags: lighting, installation, ocean, data scuplture, illumination
Production Technology: 'Tender Soul of Ocean' is crafted using flexible LED filament, distinct from conventional LEDs in its ability to emit light from all angles, providing viewers with a complete visual experience. This technology allows for the creation of a visually immersive LED matrix resembling a floating wave. The LED matrix comprises 42x20 LEDs, totaling 840 individual LEDs, each independently controlled via a DMX system. To capture real-time wind data, an anemorumbometer is employed, translating this data into a generative lighting program using Processing.
Design Challenge: The artwork employs Liquigleds Lighting Corp's liquid light strips. Given its installation in a demanding environment,a rainy, humid city along the coastline, and the material's vulnerability to breakage, conventional methods involved securing these strips inside glass containers. Consequently, significant time was dedicated to experimenting with various installation methods to ensure the strips' stability.
Research: While technology has expanded human capabilities, climate and environmental changes persist as crucial challenges. We aim to harness technology's potential to reveal the unseen natural environment, fostering heightened awareness of our surroundings. 'Tender of Soul' prompts viewers to contemplate enhancing awareness and perception through controlled illumination linked to natural information. This endeavor seeks to cultivate a deeper appreciation and more positive care for our planet Earth.
Inspiration: The artwork finds its inspiration in Keelung's ocean, nestled along the serene northern coast. This city is caressed by the damp, sea-infused air, where the salty breeze becomes a symbol and message from the ocean, touching every individual. In a silent understanding, the ocean and humanity seem to engage in a shared dialogue. 'Tender Soul of Ocean' delves into the profound separation between people and the sea.
Project Duration: Location: Keelung Maritime Plaza ,Keelung, Taiwan
Exhibition: 2022 Keelung City Expo
Operation Flow: By converting wind data into an ever-evolving play of light, it delicately mimics the subtle changes in the air, leading individuals to become more attuned to the wind's nuances. Featuring a central walkway, the installation invites individuals to step into the light waves, offering a firsthand experience of the immersive luminous display.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer: Yu-Chen, Chao
Image #2: Photographer: Yu-Chen, Chao
Image #3: Photographer: Yu-Chen, Chao
Image #4: Photographer: Yu-Chen, Chao
Image #5: Photographer: Yu-Chen, Chao

Video Credits:: Film Production: Lane 216, East / Film edited : WHYIXD