Bronze A' Design Award Winner 2025
Against an infinite darkness suggesting cosmic space or digital void, a luminous three-dimensional heart sculpture commands the central visual field, occupying roughly sixty percent of the composition and serving as the primary focal point from which all other elements radiate, the heart form itself measures approximately twelve to fourteen inches across at its widest point if one were to encounter it physically, though in this captured view it dominates the frame, the cardiac structure appears constructed from translucent frosted plastic or acrylic material that glows from within through embedded LED light sources, creating zones of intense color including cool cyan blue particularly concentrated in the lower left chamber, warm magenta pink filling much of the right side and portions of the upper region, electric violet blending through transitional areas, golden amber highlights near the center and upper regions, and verdant green accents visible in specific embedded components, the lighting quality creates both sharp-edged definition where plastic tubes and panels maintain clear structural boundaries and soft atmospheric bloom where light diffuses through frosted surfaces creating luminous halos that fade gradually into surrounding darkness, imagine the warmth of magenta light as similar to the pink glow of sunset through thin clouds or the cool cyan as reminiscent of tropical shallow water illuminated from below, the violet passages suggesting the deep purple of twilight sky where day meets night, the golden amber evoking honey backlit on a bright windowsill, from the upper portion of the heart, numerous tubular forms project outward and upward like blood vessels, arterial branches, or perhaps fiber-optic cables, these translucent tubes vary in length from two to six inches, they curve and angle in different directions creating dynamic asymmetry, some appear hollow and clear, others glow with internal light, their surfaces smooth and reflective with small bright highlights suggesting glossy finish, scanning across the heart's surface from left to right, the lower left chamber glows with intense cyan that creates the impression of cool temperature, this area contains visible geometric rectangular components that appear as darker shapes embedded within the glowing material, suggesting electronic circuitry or display screens, moving rightward, the color shifts through violet transitional zones into warm magenta that dominates the right ventricle area, this magenta section creates a sense of warmth comparable to heated metal or warm stage lighting, near the top center where the vessels emerge, golden yellow light concentrates, this warm bright area suggests intense illumination like a candle flame or sunrise glow, throughout the cardiac structure, rectangular and polygonal shapes are visible as darker geometric forms embedded within the organic curves, these suggest technological components, circuit boards, or modular construction units integrated into the biological form, scattered throughout the surrounding darkness, small particles of light create a star-field effect, these specks appear in various colors including cyan, magenta, orange, and white, they vary in size from tiny pinpoints to slightly larger diffuse blooms measuring perhaps a quarter inch across in this view, they are distributed throughout the black void but concentrate somewhat around the heart itself, creating a sense that the sculpture exists in infinite space or that particles are emanating from it, the overall environment feels simultaneously like deep space with distant stars, a medical or scientific laboratory where specimens are examined against dark backgrounds, and a theatrical stage where dramatic lighting creates spectacular visual effects, the plastic materials throughout suggest smooth cool surfaces that would feel firm yet slightly yielding to touch, the darkness suggests limitless depth creating a sense that the heart floats unsupported in void, the dramatic color contrast between brilliant illumination and surrounding darkness creates strong visual impact, while the recognizable heart shape provides immediate emotional and symbolic resonance, the technological components visible within suggest complexity beyond simple organic form, inviting closer examination to understand the relationship between biological structure and technological intervention that the work appears to investigate.
Plastic Heart is a Public LED Media Art installation that visualizes the environmental crisis caused by plastic waste. The artwork takes the form of a heart, constructed from colorful plastic debris, pulsating rhythmically like a living organ. Utilizing AI-generated imagery and NeRF technology, the piece transforms digital artwork into a striking 3D visualization. The LED display enhances its immersive quality, engaging the audience with a thought provoking spectacle.