Moon Trace Art Installation by Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts |
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| DESIGN NAME: Moon Trace PRIMARY FUNCTION: Art Installation INSPIRATION: This project's inspiration stems from exploring China and France's rich cultural heritages, especially appreciating lunar phases and the dragon symbol. The moon's waxing and waning carry deep metaphorical meanings, while the dragon represents strength and wisdom in both cultures. The design team fused Eastern full moon and Western crescent moon connotations, incorporating the dragon, symbolizing China and France's enduring friendship and shared vision for a bright future. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This installation merges Eastern and Western lunar phase cultures with dragon culture. It mimics the moon's form, harmoniously integrating dragon motifs. Advanced lighting and smoke techniques explore cultural differences between the Eastern full moon's reunion imagery and the Western crescent moon's hope. The project subtly integrates the historically rich dragon element, offering a visual feast that transcends boundaries and deeply fuses Sino-French cultural essences. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: This installation adapts to various exhibition scenarios with multiple lighting effects and an automatic sensing spray system that creates diverse landscapes based on audience position and viewing angles. The team innovatively incorporated projection technology to enhance visual presentation, meeting the display needs of different themes. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The installation was launched in Shanghai, China, in October 2024, serving as one of the highlights of the inaugural Shanghai International Light and Shadow Festival, and has been permanently collected for exhibition. Additionally, the project team is actively preparing for a re-exhibition event to be held in France. FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Fine Arts and Art Installation Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The eco-friendly installation mainly uses recycled steel. Its modular design divides into four interconnected parts for efficient assembly/disassembly SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: W6000mm*D1000mm*H620 TAGS: Art Installation，Metal Sculpture, Public Art, Light and Shadow Art, Cultural Exchange RESEARCH ABSTRACT: This project showcases a cross-cultural lighting art installation, exploring lunar phase and dragon cultures of East and West, marking the 60th anniversary of China-France diplomatic relations. Research focuses on conveying cultural depths and fusing light, shadow, water mist, and more. Viewers immerse in the installation's cultural connotations and emotional resonance, experiencing a blend of East and West. CHALLENGE: During this project's design, we faced multifaceted challenges. Extensive research required significant time consulting materials. Budget and time constraints led to intense communication and coordination. Sudden temperature drops and rain at the site caused issues, but the team worked overtime together to complete the project ahead of schedule. Fabricating irregular structures was difficult, but the team prioritized environmental protection, using recyclable materials. Through iterative tests,we achieved the desired artistic effect. ADDED DATE: 2025-02-28 04:35:57 TEAM MEMBERS (6) : Design Director:Xiayun He, Designer:Nanfeng Zhan, Designer:Bojia Xiao, Designer:Xiaolan Xie, Designer:CLEMENT HIMBERT(French nationality) and IMAGE CREDITS: Photos #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 were taken by members of the design team,2024. |
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NAME: GUANZHOU ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS PROFILE: Located in Guangdong Province, Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts (abbreviated as "GAFA") is a public ordinary institution of higher learning approved by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China to recruit students for higher academic education. It is under the jurisdiction of the Guangdong Provincial Department of Education and serves as the only independently established institution of higher fine arts in South China, including the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The predecessor of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts was the Central South Academy of Fine Arts, which was established in Wuhan, Hubei Province, in 1953 according to the national construction layout and was relocated to Guangzhou and renamed in 1958. In 1981, it became one of the first institutions in China to be authorized to grant master's degrees. In 1987, it began to enroll international students and those from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. In 2005, it was approved as one of the first pilot units for Master of Fine Arts (MFA) training in China. In 2021, it was approved as a unit authorized to grant doctoral degrees. |
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Moon Trace Art Installation by Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts is Winner in Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Category, 2024 - 2025.· Read the interview with designer Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts for design Moon Trace here.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts. |
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