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Pride of The City Public Art by Jung-Mei Wou |
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FS: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
JW: The main inspiration behind this design is the beauty of nature within an urban setting. It's inspired by the idea that cities need to have their own oasis, allowing people to connect with nature and find spiritual prosperity amidst urban life
FS: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
JW: The main focus was to create a sculpture that symbolizes the beauty of Maple Garden, enriching the culture, art, and life in Taichung City.
FS: What are your future plans for this award winning design?
JW: The future plans for this design involve preserving it as a permanent piece of public art in Taichung City.
FS: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
JW: The design concept took half a year from the initial model to the finished work.
FS: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
JW: This design was created to enhance the urban environment, commissioned, and also inspired by the need to bring the beauty of nature into the city.
FS: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?
JW: It's a permanent public art piece.
FS: What made you design this particular type of work?
JW: The desire to create an artwork that harmonizes urban life with nature inspired this design.
FS: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?
JW: The design is a unique artistic creation.
FS: Who is the target customer for his design?
JW: The target customer is the general public who visits Maple Garden.
FS: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
JW: What sets this design apart is its focus on integrating nature into the urban environment and providing a sense of spiritual prosperity.
FS: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?
JW: The name "Pride of the City" suggests the sculpture's role as a symbol of the city's beauty and culture.
FS: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?
JW: The design involved software for modeling and planning. Design tools used may include 3D modeling software, welding equipment, and aerodynamic analysis tools.
FS: What is the most unique aspect of your design?
JW: The most unique aspect is its representation of nature within the urban landscape.
FS: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?
JW: This artwork is an original design created by me. It involved collaboration with skilled metal craftsmen for the construction of the large sculpture. Collaborators include experts in stainless steel forging technology.
FS: What is the role of technology in this particular design?
JW: Technology plays a role in the production process, especially in working with stainless steel forging.
FS: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?
JW: The design is influenced by aerodynamic shape optimization, which helped achieve the desired aesthetics while considering wind load.
FS: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?
JW: Challenges included creating a stainless steel sculpture that remains stable and lightweight.
FS: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?
JW: The decision to submit it to an international design competition aimed to gain recognition and showcase the design's uniqueness.
FS: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?
JW: The designer improved their skills in creating art installations within urban environments.
FS: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
JW: Art and design have the power to inspire, connect, and heal the human spirit. It's a privilege to be able to create pieces that can evoke emotions, provoke thoughts, and provide solace.
FS: Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to interview you.
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