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The artwork design expresses the movement of a swan on water – a three-dimensional form of dynamic beauty. The design uses 3D fabrication technology to create the fluid massing using stainless steel material. With the compliment of reflections from water and polished metal surface, the artwork stands out as a masterpiece within the landscape of the clubhouse, showcasing as a beauty of organic curves and strength.
Mincius is a hand-blown drinking glass made of heat-resistant glass. The form simulates stacked Zen rocks, linking nature with daily life. When the liquid reaches several different heights, a naturally formed heart shape can be seen as the glass is turned, supporting a moment of calm reflection. The streamlined body allows people with different hand sizes to hold the glass comfortably. Mincius holds drinks of various temperatures and can be washed in a dishwasher. When empty and inverted, the glass serves as a small ornament. It measures 103 mm in width and 91 mm in height.
The Notion is a coffee table inspired by abstract thought forms. The table top is marble, and the legs are formed by irregular spheres stacked into columns. The spheres are shaped with sculptural craftsmanship and given a colorful glossy lacquer finish. The uneven surfaces recall bubbles in boiling water and reflect light in changing ripples from every viewing angle. The coffee table is 75 cm in height and 105 cm in diameter. The round and balanced form allows the piece to sit low in a room while acting as an artwork within the space.
Alternative is an art installation created for a city festival in Neftekamsk, Russia. A decommissioned oil pump unit, 4.5 metres high and 6 metres wide, was reused as the base of the artwork. Detailed calligraphy in gold paint was applied over a black background, forming intricate letters that catch the sunlight. The installation stands in the station square, at the crossing of pedestrian and vehicle routes. The reuse of industrial equipment raises the theme of ecology and invites residents to see their city in a new way.
The work was designed for drinking cognac. It is free-blown in a glass studio. This makes every glass piece individual. Glass is easy to grab and looks interesting from all angles. The shape of the glass reflects light from different angles adding extra enjoyment to drinking. Due to the flattened shape of the cup, you can place the glass on the table as you wish resting on either of its sides. The name and idea of the work celebrate the ageing of the artist. The design reflects the nuances of ageing and invokes the tradition of ageing cognac improving in quality.
Good Boy Good Girl is a pair of rattan sculptures depicting a child figure. Each sculpture stands about 1.4 metres tall and is made of woven rattan over a metal structure. The work refers to the cane, a tool used by many parents in Singapore for corporal punishment, in the belief that the cane shapes the character of the child. The sculptures show the immobilizing grip of societal forces on children in a fast-paced environment. Rattan was selected to express rigidity of both body and mind.
This is a temporary Japanese tearoom exhibited in Echigo-tsumari Art Triennale 2018 and has a nested structure with two-tatami space embedded in ten foot square. In this exhibition, architects were asked to respond to the theme of how to overcome the concept of homogeneous space that was dominant in the 20th century. The skeleton was designed using the random pattern which was called Voronoi Division to distort homogeneous space. And it was proposed that the architecture with a large number of holes what could be opened and closed as needed to communicate with the outside like a living thing.
Dreamscape is a multimedia installation placed in the Bohemian Garden of K11 Musea in Hong Kong. The sculptural form appears to float above the ground and releases mist at regular intervals. From a distance, Dreamscape looks like an illuminated white shell rising from a cloud. Up close, three arches rest on six slender feet that touch the ground lightly. Inside, more than 250 illuminated bubble lamps follow a timed lighting programme. The materials are weatherproof, durable and light, and the structure can be taken apart for transport and reassembly.
Pass and Future is a painting that reinterprets the Monkey King, a classical figure of Chinese literature. The work is made with acrylic on canvas and spray paint, combining graffiti and acrylic painting techniques. Traditional imagery is joined with cyberpunk and science fiction elements to form a new visual effect. The painting measures 420 mm in width, 20 mm in depth and 596 mm in height. The intent is to invite reflection on the relationship between artificial intelligence and human society, and to bring traditional culture closer to younger viewers.
East and West is a series of ceramic handicrafts shaped like ants. Each ant sculpture measures 160 millimeters in length, 120 millimeters in depth and 300 millimeters in height. The form is made by sculpture mold turning and fired at a high temperature of 1300 degrees. Recycled blue and white paper collected from workshops in Jingdezhen is combined with modern electroplating, joining Eastern decoration with Western style. Because the recycled paper differs in each piece, every ant is unique. The series expresses the idea of recycling and environmental protection.
Steel U, a design that was based on the past, created in the present and is made with the intension to inspire the future. This resulted in a combination of an reused steel tabletop that is supported by concrete legs which were destroyed by physical emotions. This way the design becomes literally a part of the person who the destroys concrete. The combination gave physical and mental challenges during the process, but eventually resulted in a design that gave fulfillment.
Ta'liq Script is a mirror artwork inspired by Persian calligraphy. The design is an abstract interpretation of the Ta'liq and Nasta'liq scripts, whose letter forms are shaped by moving, rotating and pulling the pen. The base is made of fiberglass, and cut mirror pieces are applied to the surface in three dimensions. The artwork measures 500 mm in width and 2800 mm in height. Each piece is made entirely by hand. The colour combinations can be varied to suit different interior decoration styles.