Iron Fine Arts and Art Installation Design · 2021
Flowers And Butterflies Are Dancing Public Art
- A' Design Award 2021 Iron Winner in Fine Arts and Art Installation Design
- Awarded April 15, 2021
- CLIENT: Taichung World Flora Exposition
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 15,009
- Verification code 0AA72C39E2 · Verify this award
About Flowers And Butterflies Are Dancing Public Art
Flowers and Butterflies Are Dancing is a public art sculpture installed on a large square in Taichung, Taiwan. The work is made of acid-resistant stainless steel, seamlessly welded and polished, and is illuminated with RGB lights. Mirror and matte surfaces reflect the sky, the plants and the changing light, so the sculpture blends with the landscape. Open forms let the wind pass through and reduce wind resistance. The shapes recall the Formosa Lily and butterflies. The sculpture measures 1400 by 1100 by 650 centimeters and was assembled on site from twelve parts.
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- Image Credits
- Photos #1, #2, #3, #4, #4 photographer - Kuo,Kuo-Hsiang
Video - Changs.Art