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Mirek Struzik Receives the Platinum A' Design Award for Bubble Forest Public Sculpture in Fine Arts and Art Installation Design

The international grand jury of the 2019 - 2020 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Mirek Struzik for fine arts and art installation design

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COMO, Italy, April 23, 2020 /DesignNewswire/ Bubble Forest Public Sculpture by Mirek Struzik, designed for Altarea, has been granted the Platinum A' Design Award in the Fine Arts and Art Installation Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to the 2019 - 2020 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 assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

About the Platinum A' Design Award

The Platinum A' Design Award is recognized for honoring designs that stand at the forefront of creativity and innovation. It is the highest accolade bestowed by the A' Design Awards, acknowledging works that blend remarkable innovation with impactful societal contributions. These designs not only showcase exceptional artistic and technical proficiency but also highlight their creators' commitment to advancing the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. Recipients of this award are celebrated for their role in shaping the aesthetics and trends of our time, contributing significantly to the enhancement of quality of life and promoting sustainable development.

About Bubble Forest Public Sculpture

"Bubble Forest" is a public sculpture made of acid resistant stainless steel. The material has the property of reflecting both natural and artificial light. During the night, it is illuminated with programmable RGB LED lamps. It was created as a reflection on the ability of plants to produce oxygen. The title forest consists of 18 steel stems/trunks ending with crowns in the form of spherical constructions representing a single air bubble. “Bubble Forest” refers to the terrestrial flora as well as to that known from the bottom of lakes, seas and oceans.

About Mirek Struzik

Mirek Struzik is a sculptor and specializes in art in public space. He has successfully completed countless projects all around the world, from Dubai to Chicago. Most of his works are made from stainless steel and are illuminated with programmable RGB lamps. The most characteristic feature of his art is its ability to transform, when the sun sets. At dusk, when the lighting system engages, they completely transform their character and become even more attractive and eye-catching. One of the major topics Mirek presents with his art is transferring objects of nature from micro to macro scale.

Award Record

With this recognition, Mirek Struzik is 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. 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

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project
Bubble Forest Public Sculpture
Function
Public Sculpture
Category
Fine Arts and Art Installation Design
Discipline
Communication Design
Industry
Arts
Colors
Black, Dark Slate Blue, Saddle Brown, Dark Slate Gray and Steel Blue
Images
5
Client
Altarea

The Recognition

Laureate
Mirek Struzik
Country
Poland
Recognition
Platinum A' Design Award
Edition
2019 - 2020
Design ID
#97198

Credits

Image Credits
Photos #1, #2, #3, #4, #4 photographer - Mirek Struzik Video - Grupa MagicLine

Design Details

Unique Properties
"Bubble Forest" is a public sculpture made of acid resistant stainless steel. The material has the property of reflecting both natural and artificial light. During the night, it is illuminated with programmable RGB LED lamps.
Inspiration
Bubble Forest was created as a reflection on the ability of plants to produce oxygen. Bubble Forest refers to the terrestrial flora as well as to that known from the bottom of lakes, seas and oceans.
Research
The Bubble Forest was created as a result of deep studies of underwater flora and its ability to produce oxygen. The way to realize the idea of the project was to transfer the organic micro structures to the macro scale. The main reason for such methodology was location of where the sculpture is installed - right next to the seaside, by the the biggest hopping mall in France, CAP 3000.
Challenge
Discovering the spacial form that would be best suited to characterize the entrance to the biggest shopping mall in France, right next to the seaside.
Realization and Technology
Sculpture made of electropolished, acid-resistant stainless steel and illuminated with RGB lights
Operation and Interaction
The sculpture is a orientation spot on site and a popular objects for photographers and tourists
Project Duration and Location
The project started in April 2019 and finished with installation in Nice, France in October 2019
Specifications
450cm x 450cm x 570cm
Keywords
public space, sculpture, commercial space, public lighting, metal sculpture, abstract art, botanical sculpture, urban space

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