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Turtle Comes, Luck Comes Lighting by Chang Jianxiang Is Granted the Silver A' Design Award in Fine Arts and Art Installation Design

Chang Jianxiang acknowledged for fine arts and art installation design by the international grand jury of the 2020 - 2021 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 23, 2021 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Turtle Comes, Luck Comes Lighting by Chang Jianxiang, designed for Penghu National Scenic Area Administration Tourism Bureau,MOTC, has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Fine Arts and Art Installation Design category. The result belongs to the 2020 - 2021 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

The Silver A' Design Award Explained

The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.

More About Turtle Comes, Luck Comes Lighting

Turtle Comes, Luck Comes is an interactive light installation shaped as a sea turtle. The sculpture is made of epoxy resin and metal and measures 720 by 1000 by 400 centimeters. The patterns of the shell are drawn from wave forms, a reference to fishermen returning safely from the sea. A crystal ball is placed beside the turtle. When hands are held near the crystal ball, sensors are triggered and the light in the body and the eyes of the turtle changes. The work reflects a wish for good luck, blessing and calm.

Award Record

Chang Jianxiang is a winner of 2 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards were granted in the 2020 - 2021 edition of the A' Design Award & Competition.

About the A' Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Award

The A' Fine-Art Design Award is an international fine-art design competition recognizing best fine-art works by leading fine-art artists and creators worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to artists, painters, sculptors and ceramicists from all countries. Typical entries include sculptures, paintings, installations, photographs, drawings and mixed media works. The awarded art designs are published at https://desingers.org/design-category/fine-art

About A' Design Award & Competition

Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project
Turtle Comes, Luck Comes Lighting
Function
Lighting
Category
Fine Arts and Art Installation Design
Discipline
Communication Design
Industry
Arts
Colors
Light Gray, Dim Gray, Silver, Dark Gray and Gray
Images
5
Client
Penghu National Scenic Area Administration Tourism Bureau,MOTC

The Recognition

Laureate
Chang Jianxiang
Country
Taiwan (China)
Recognition
Silver A' Design Award
Edition
2020 - 2021
Design ID
#113015

Credits

Team
IDA Technology Co., Ltd.

Design Details

Unique Properties
This is a lucky turtle, he can bring good luck to people. Let every visitor who touches the crystal ball get luck and happiness
Inspiration
The blessing of sea turtles is very important for people who depend on the sea for their livelihood. This lucky turtle will bring infinite luck
Research
Oriental expectations of faith. Believe in the power of blessing. Meet people's expectations through this work.
Challenge
Explore people’s expectations through this work, and comfort the soul by praying.
Realization and Technology
Use interactive devices to generate induction. When touching the crystal ball, the turtle produces a light change. Bring good luck
Operation and Interaction
Put hands beside the crystal ball The turtle's body and eyes will change the light
Project Duration and Location
Exhibition location: Penghu, Taiwan Event Name: 2020 Penghu Bay International Light Festival Event period:2020 September
Specifications
720cmx1000cmx400cm Epoxy resin Metal Sculpture
Keywords
sculpture,Metal sculpture, abstract art, animal sculpture, urban space

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