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Sparkling Ripples Public Art by Kuo-Hsiang Kuo Receives the A' Design Award in Fine Arts and Art Installation Design
Kuo-Hsiang Kuo of Good Style Creative recognized for fine arts and art installation design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 16, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ Sparkling Ripples Public Art by Kuo-Hsiang Kuo of Good Style Creative, designed for National Kangshan Senior High School, has been granted the A' Design Award in the Fine Arts and Art Installation Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The award was conferred within the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached 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.
About the A' Design Award
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.
About Sparkling Ripples Public Art
This artwork creates a dynamic visual effect using colored glass mosaic and stainless steel to depict the spreading ripples of water. The mirrored stainless steel ripples, influenced by light reflections and wind-induced vibrations, break through spatial boundaries. They intersect with the colored glass mosaic on the wall and floor, resulting in a captivating play of light and shadow. Symbolically, this piece represents the continuous dissemination of knowledge in a joyful and positive campus environment, guiding students toward a vibrant, diverse, and hopeful future.
About Kuo-Hsiang Kuo
Kuo-Hsiang Kuo,he is a multidisciplinary artist and designer with expertise in public art, artistic creation, industrial product design, and visual design. His works have garnered international acclaim, winning over forty design awards, including the A-Design Award in Italy, the MUSE Design Award in the United States, and the Arte Laguna Prize. His works have been selected for prestigious international exhibitions such as the Autumn Salon in France and the UBE Biennale in Japan, showcasing his profound expertise in public art and contemporary sculpture.
About Good Style Creative
Good Style is a company that specializes in creative product development, visual arts and public art. It is currently focused on public art. Founder Mr. Kuo is dedicated to public art creation. His works can be seen in Taiwan, China, Japan, and Belgium,
Award Record
This recognition makes Kuo-Hsiang Kuo of Good Style Creative a winner of 7 A' Design Awards. The awards span the editions from 2018 - 2019 to 2023 - 2024 of the A' Design Award & Competition.
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. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to artists, painters, sculptors and ceramicists from all countries. Entries typically include sculptures, paintings, installations, photographs, drawings and mixed media works. Awarded art designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/fine-art
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission 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. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated 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. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates 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, the upload of a work and the 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. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/159324
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/159324
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!159324
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/229894
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Sparkling Ripples Public Art
- Function
- Public Art
- Category
- Fine Arts and Art Installation Design
- Discipline
- Communication Design
- Industry
- Arts
- Colors
- Chocolate, Sienna, Indian Red, Light Slate Gray and Tomato
- Images
- 5
- Client
- National Kangshan Senior High School
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Kuo-Hsiang Kuo
- Country
- Taiwan (China)
- Brand
- Good Style Creative
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2023 - 2024
- Design ID
- #159324
Credits
- Image Credits
- Photos #1, #2, #3, #4, #4 photographer - Kuo,Kuo-Hsiang Video - Changs.Art
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This artwork, conceptualized around the theme of water ripples, is crafted using meticulously hand-inlaid glass mosaic and stainless steel. Leveraging the unique properties of these materials, the piece dynamically responds to changes in light and wind throughout both day and night. Particularly in the evening, the mirror-like water ripples, illuminated by spotlights, create concentric circles of shimmering undulations, extending into the corridor space. This design transcends tangible spatial boundaries and stands as the defining feature of the artwork.
- Inspiration
- This three-dimensional relief sculpture, with ripples as its primary creative element, utilizes various differently sized circles intersecting to form intriguing patterns and color blocks. Additionally, the stainless steel water ripple imagery contributes to a dynamic visual display on the wall, characterized by overlapping heights and a sense of depth. This shimmering artwork symbolizes the unceasing flow of knowledge dissemination within a campus brimming with joy and positivity, actively guiding students toward a beautiful, abundant, and hopeful future.
- Research
- This work uses stained glass mosaic to create multiple forms and color blocks intertwined with circular and vertical and horizontal lines. In addition, the image of water ripples with a mirror effect suspended in the space is created through stainless steel, which contrasts with the pictures on the background wall. The vibration of the wind and the reflection of light form ripples of light and shadow on the ground, breaking through the physical boundaries of space and creating a unique visual experience.
- Challenge
- In the design process, I meticulously employed various sizes of circles and intersecting vertical and horizontal lines to delineate distinct formative blocks. Subsequently, I infused color to enhance the visual depth and three-dimensionality of the composition. While this approach may appear spontaneous, it is rooted in rigorous contemplation and accumulated experience. With a rational and professional mindset, I transformed natural environmental imagery into abstract elements imbued with subjective essence.
- Realization and Technology
- The colorful pattern of this artwork is meticulously crafted using handmade glass mosaic. During the production process, we incorporated painting techniques and concepts. In each color block within the same palette, we blended similar shades of glass. This not only enhances the visual impact and three-dimensionality of the composition but also creates a gradient effect.
- Operation and Interaction
- The colorful pattern of this artwork is meticulously crafted using handmade glass mosaic. During the production process, we incorporated painting techniques and concepts. In each color block within the same palette, we blended similar shades of glass. This not only enhances the visual impact and three-dimensionality of the composition but also creates a gradient effect. Additionally, the stainless steel water ripple motif, with its mirror-like surface, is suspended in space using only a central metal support rod connected to the wall. Through the vibrations caused by the wind, it complements the colored glass mosaic on the wall, creating a shimmering atmosphere.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in May 2021 and finished with installation in Kaohsiung,Taiwan in January 2022
- Specifications
- The dimensions of the artwork are 300 cm x 745 cm x 30 cm.
- Keywords
- Public art, mosaic art, mixed media, relief (sculpture), public lighting, metal sculpture, urban space,abstract art
