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Ying Hsi Liao Is Honored with the A' Design Award for Gradual Change of the Circle Sculpture in Fine Arts and Art Installation Design
Ying Hsi Liao honored for fine arts and art installation design by the international grand jury of the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 20, 2023 /DesignNewswire/ Gradual Change of the Circle Sculpture by Ying Hsi Liao, designed for Gradual Change of the Circle, has been granted the A' Design Award in the Fine Arts and Art Installation Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The recognition forms part of the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The A' Design Award Explained
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
More About Gradual Change of the Circle Sculpture
Gradual Change of the Circle is a sculpture inspired by the evolution of life on earth. The work is mainly made of stainless steel, and titanium plating gives golden and silver tones with a technological look. The rounded form recalls a mother's face and also suggests seeds, buds and shells. Lines along the outer arc resemble waves on a beach. The inner concave surface reflects the view of the sky. The form was first shaped by computer, then completed by hand. Pre-production models were 3D printed with recyclable materials to reduce waste.
About Ying Hsi Liao
While transiting traditional elements into contemporary works, I like to wow my audience with the subjects they’re familiar with yet feel so much different from their impressions. How do the ideas come up? Through my life experience and observation to the cultures around me. In a whole, I integrate love & union, time imagery of past, present, and future. With common language and modern skills to unroll my concepts, so as the passion to the world, I reflect my concerns to my works.
Award Record
This recognition makes Ying Hsi Liao a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Award
The A' Fine-Art Design Award is an international fine-art design competition recognizing best fine-art works by leading fine-art artists and creators worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to artists, painters, sculptors and ceramicists from all countries. Typical entries include sculptures, paintings, installations, photographs, drawings and mixed media works. The awarded art designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/fine-art
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/142538
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/142538
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!142538
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/333909
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Gradual Change of the Circle Sculpture
- Function
- Sculpture
- Category
- Fine Arts and Art Installation Design
- Discipline
- Communication Design
- Industry
- Arts
- Colors
- Dark Slate Gray, Saddle Brown, Light Steel Blue, Dark Gray and Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Gradual Change of the Circle
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Ying Hsi Liao
- Country
- Taiwan (China)
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2022 - 2023
- Design ID
- #142538
Credits
- Image Credits
- Huachengarts Co., Ltd.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The work is mainly made of stainless steel, and the titanium plating technique makes the art piece in the color scheme of cash and silver, demonstrating a technological and futuristic vibe. The rounded shape of the piece is a replica of a mother's face, representing her love like the sun and the moon, which protect her day and night.
- Inspiration
- The earth's biosphere: genes, individuals, groups, species, communities, and landscapes have evolved over thousands of years. This artwork is an abstract conceptual approach to the appearance of seeds, buds, shells, mothers, and other imagery, creating an imaginative installation.
- Research
- The overall appearance of the work resembles a nautilus or a seashell and the image of Tai Chi. The physical transformation following the mental condition produces different forms or symbols from one person to another. The idea is firstly executed and shaped by a computer with accuracy and precision as the essential reference index and before long made by hand, under highly technical skills demanding process.
- Challenge
- The pre production of the artwork was constructed using reusable earth as the material, and the model was printed out with corn-friendly materials through the technology of 3D printing by scanning. By means of an environmentally friendly production process and the use of recyclable materials, the project reduces waste of resources and pollution, thus realizing an earth friendly environment.
- Realization and Technology
- Moreover, it also conveys the image of life that never ends. The lines outside the arc are similar to the waves of the sea lapping on the beach, recording the time of the ebb and flow of the tide.
- Operation and Interaction
- All the rivers run into the sea, yet the sea is not full. This passage is a motto of King Solomon in the Old Testament, and it is embodied in part of this work, reflecting the view of the sky through the inner concave curved surface.
- Project Duration and Location
- The market launch was in 2019.
- Specifications
- Width 110cm x Depth 120cm x Height 120cm
- Keywords
- Installation, Art, Creative, Design, Innovation
