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This work is inspired by the fable at the beginning of the first chapter of Zhuangzi's philosophy, A Happy Excursion. This sculpture is a reflection of the real world in microcosm and explores the nature of time and space, reality and fantasy, instant and eternity, which appear to be opposites but are at the same time interdependent symbiotic phenomena.
Continue readingKnotted bench was designed with the idea that furniture was needed in order to solve various social problems resulting from generational conflict, showing awareness of a society that hates society and showing an attitude of accepting diversity in life. Using various building materials necessary for the process of building a house, the scattered households are united as one with a bench. With the Knotted bench, imagine a society that recognizes and communicates diversity and difference toward generational coexistence.
Continue readingThe design language of the sculpture is peaceful, with both the simplicity of the straight line and the unique softness and movement of the curve itself. It represents the dynamic and continuous nature of the thinking, contains everything, and has no boundary between space and time, just like the universe; The line does not fill the whole surface, and the space left in the middle is like a door left behind. The door is also not round, and there are increases and decreases, creating evolution.
Continue readingMotiva is philosophical art on your wall. A patented design concept that brings together inspiring quotes with beautiful artwork to create a new medium for expression. In a process called “visual compression”, Motiva's proprietary algorithm identifies common words within a set of quotes and overlaps them in a way that creates a unique letter grid. This unique grid is matched with striking artwork, printed on fine paper, and harnessed in a wooden frame. As Motiva hangs on your wall, it slowly reveals the quotes hidden within.
Continue readingGermination is an immersive installation. It features an industrial robot arm which is choreographed as a sprout. At the beginning of the show, it germinates from the ground after a period of dormancy. The stage is composed of artifacts and things of nature. Light ball was installed on the top of the robot arm and controlled as if it had a life. And LED strips were installed for its roots. Projection mapping was applied to the stage and it gave audiences an immersive experience. The last part of the show, rays of sunlight shine from clouds and eventually the robot arm blooms.
Continue readingDesign is created from the urge of wanting more natural interaction in the surrounded environment. 'Alive' is inspired by water - the foundation and source of all life. Once Marcele Kuliesiute crossed the biophilic design definition, she tried to apply the aspects of it to the design. It says that rhythm or movement, perceived in nature, creates a strong impression and a positive impact on the people. The designer created 'Alive' for public interiors, offices, and other public spaces, to provide the vitality of the environment and to remind of and nurture Mother Nature.
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