Nirvana
Bronze 2025

Nirvana

by Zhenglong Yang

Nirvana merges tradition and technology, featuring a matrix of motorized Wooden Fish, traditional East Asian ritual instruments. Each instrument houses an automated striker synchronized via physical computing, creating rhythmic auditory patterns. The arrangement visually captivates, blending handcrafted forms with mechanical precision, highlighting innovation through harmony between past rituals and contemporary kinetic art.

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1

What are the dimensions of each panel in the Nirvana Kinetic Sound Installation?

Answer

Nirvana Kinetic Sound Installation panels each measure 2 feet in width by 8 feet in height.

2

Which materials are specified for the construction of the Nirvana Kinetic Sound Installation?

Answer

Nirvana Kinetic Sound Installation is constructed from solid wood, plywood, DC motors, sensors, and customized PCB boards.

3

What realization technology does the Nirvana Kinetic Sound Installation employ?

Answer

Nirvana Kinetic Sound Installation employs physical computing as its realization technology.

4

How many motors are synchronized in the Nirvana Kinetic Sound Installation?

Answer

Nirvana Kinetic Sound Installation synchronizes 96 motors.

5

Which traditional Buddhist instrument is motorized in the Nirvana Kinetic Sound Installation?

Answer

Nirvana Kinetic Sound Installation motorizes the traditional Wooden Fish instrument.

6

At which event was the Nirvana Kinetic Sound Installation exhibited in May 2024?

Answer

Nirvana Kinetic Sound Installation was exhibited at the ITP Spring Show in May 2024.

7

What award did the Nirvana Kinetic Sound Installation receive in 2025?

Answer

Nirvana Kinetic Sound Installation was awarded Bronze in the A' Interactive, Experiential and Immersive Design Installations Award in 2025.

8

When did the Nirvana Kinetic Sound Installation project start?

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Nirvana Kinetic Sound Installation project started in January 2024.

9

Which custom 3D-printed components are used in the Nirvana Kinetic Sound Installation?

Answer

Nirvana Kinetic Sound Installation uses custom 3D-printed parts to securely grip the Wooden Fish and mallets.

10

What CNC fabrication details are specified for the plywood components of the Nirvana Kinetic Sound Installation?

Answer

Nirvana Kinetic Sound Installation uses CNC technology to cut the plywood components.

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