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Flowers And Butterflies Are Dancing 公共藝術雕塑 by Kuo Hsiang Kuo

Flowers And Butterflies Are Dancing 公共藝術雕塑 by Kuo Hsiang Kuo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award 鐵獎 in 美術設計 Competition Category.


鐵美術· 2021

Flowers And Butterflies Are Dancing 公共藝術雕塑

by Kuo Hsiang Kuo

Client: Taichung World Flora Exposition

A' Design Award 鐵獎 Winner in 美術 Category

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The Design

About Flowers And Butterflies Are Dancing 公共藝術雕塑

《花蝶共舞》係一座設置喺台灣台中一個大型廣場嘅公共藝術雕塑。作品採用耐酸不鏽鋼製作,經過無縫焊接同拋光處理,並配以RGB燈光照明。鏡面同啞光表面反映住天空、植物同不斷變化嘅光線,令雕塑同周邊景觀融為一體。鏤空造型讓風得以穿透,減低風阻。造型設計靈感源自台灣百合同蝴蝶。雕塑尺寸為1400×1100×650厘米,由十二個部件喺現場組裝而成。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 鐵獎

Flowers And Butterflies Are Dancing 公共藝術雕塑是 A' Design Award 鐵獎得主,這是授予滿足人們對設計精良的創作所期待的專業與工業要求的優良設計的聲望認可。鐵獎得主展現出其創作者的高超技藝、高度專業化、專家級的理解力和創造能力。預計Flowers And Butterflies Are Dancing 公共藝術雕塑將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的創作,既實用又創新。這件贏得 A' Design Award 鐵獎的設計整合了行業最佳實踐,並擁有與專業知識和才華相結合的稱職技術特性。Flowers And Butterflies Are Dancing 公共藝術雕塑因其嚴謹而受到尊重,旨在提供有助於讓世界變得更美好的生活品質改善。

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The feature of this work is the use of stainless steel seamless welding and polishing techniques to interpret the image of flowers and butterflies dancing in the nature, so that the work can have both visual beauty and structural safety swaying in the wind. Let the people who appreciate the works feel the vision full of hope. Another feature is the use of stainless steel mirror and matte surface textures to reflect the ever-changing sky, plants, light and shadow, and blend with the landscape.
Dimensions & Packaging
Size : W1400* D1100* H650 cm
Tags
Public art,Land art,sculpture,public lighting,metal sculpture,abstract art,botanical sculpture,urban space
Production Technology
The sculpture is made of acid-resistant stainless steel and illuminated with RGB lights.It has several advantages, that is, it has a strong reflection effect on light, weathering and acid resistance, and it will last forever. In addition, the color of the sculpture will change due to the flowers planted on the ground, and it will bring visitors in different seasons Freshness.
Design Challenge
The sculpture is broken down into 12 parts in the factory, and each part weighs about 500 kg to 1000 kg. It is a big challenge to accurately assemble the sculpture at the installation site like a large building block.
Research
The work uses stainless steel sheets to express the image of flowers and butterflies, but the sculpture is installed on the highest point of a large square and will withstand a lot of wind. Therefore, the shape of the sculpture incorporates design elements that allow the wind to penetrate. To reduce wind resistance. It also enhances the visual richness of the sculpture in the landscape and is more integrated with the environment.
Inspiration
Cultivated in Taiwan, the purity of Formosa Lily is considered an represents openness and freedom indigenous plant .while its adaptable characteristics allow it to endure well in rough and wild environments with a tough, yet exquisite, vitality symbolizing the deep roots of the Taiwanese.The lengthy pistils resemble the savor delightful music of Taiwan.Our melodies express hopes for a beautiful future filled with blessings, and encouraging all to care for Earth and her environment to create a verdant, beautiful world!
Project Duration
The project started in January 2018 and finished with installation in Taichung,Taiwan in October 2018
Operation Flow
The installation location of the sculpture is at the meeting point of many main moving lines. Visitors can interact and get close to the work from all directions. It is a popular object for photographers and tourists.
Image Credits
Photos #1, #2, #3, #4, #4 photographer - Kuo,Kuo-Hsiang
Video - Changs.Art

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