We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer Jung-Mei Wou about their original and creative Sculpture Installation design work. Jung-Mei Wou is an award-winning communication designer, that makes our world a better place with their original sculpture installation works.
Jung-Mei Wou ("JW") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work Soar Sculpture Installation. Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
JW : The inspiration behind "Soar" is the concept of a healing soul's Garden of Eden within everyone's heart. It aims to evoke the code of freedom in the human spirit by depicting the instantaneous soaring of a bird, the sense of speed in flight, and constant change.
JW : The main focus was to recreate the dynamic form of flying birds, the sense of speed, and the constantly changing nature of flight, challenging the lightness and graceful curvature of metal sculpture.
JW : Future plans for this design might involve further exhibitions and potentially offering it for purchase or display.
JW : The prototype was exhibited in 2016, but the large-scale sculpture was finished in 2022, so it took several years for the concept to be realized.
JW : This design was not commissioned; it was a pursuit of artistic inspiration rooted in the symbolism of freedom and the healing qualities of a garden.
JW : The design is not being mass-produced but could be made available for exhibition and art installations or available for purchase.
JW : The design aimed to convey the sensory experience of a garden, capturing the soaring of birds and the concept of freedom.
JW : The design draws its primary inspiration from nature and is an original creation by the artist.
JW : The target customers would likely be art collectors, galleries, or art enthusiasts.
JW : What sets this design apart is its focus on the sensory experience of flight and freedom, challenging traditional metal sculpture conventions.
JW : The name "Soar" reflects the instantaneous soaring depicted in the sculpture, symbolizing freedom and the healing power of a garden.
JW : Design tools may have included 3D modeling software for visualization and possibly aerodynamic analysis tools.
JW : The most unique aspect of this design is its challenging portrayal of flight dynamics and lightness in metal sculpture.
JW : This artwork is an original design created by me. It involved collaboration with skilled metal craftsmen for the construction of the large sculpture.
JW : Technology plays a role in the design by potentially using aerodynamic shape optimization to achieve the desired aesthetics while considering wind load.
JW : The design may have been influenced by aerodynamic research and shape optimization to reduce wind load.
JW : The main challenge was achieving the appearance of floating lightness in the sculpture while dealing with shifted centers of gravity and maintaining structural balance.
JW : The decision to submit to an international design competition aimed to gain recognition and exposure for the artwork.
JW : The design process involved gaining a deeper understanding of structural mechanics and artistic expression.
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.
