Installation · Art

Ikebana Chandelier

Role
Creative direction & production
Type
Interactive installation
Location
Fabcafe Hida, Japan
Press
HIDAKUMA · COLOCAL
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About

Located in Fabcafe Hida in Japan, Ikebana Chandelier is an interactive installation that functions as a lighting piece celebrating the Japanese spirit of wabi-sabi through ikebana and kumiki (wood joinery).《生花吊灯》是位于日本飞騨 Fabcafe 的互动装置,兼具照明功能,通过生花(ikebana)与组木(kumiki)工艺,致敬日本侘寂(wabi-sabi)美学精神。

The project started with a week-long immersion in wood joinery led by experienced craftsmen — familiarizing with various materials and techniques, and gaining insights into local culture and its connection to traditional Japanese practices.项目始于为期一周的木工接头沉浸体验,由经验丰富的工匠主导——在熟悉各类材料与工艺的同时,深入了解当地文化及其与日本传统实践之间的关联。

Drawing inspiration from Tokujin Yoshioka and Sou Fujimoto, the design incorporates a vertical language using commonly available wood sticks. Discarded wood sticks from local carpenters' shops were repurposed by highlighting their inherent beauty through strategic cuts. Digital joints fabricated via 3D printing perfectly complement the wooden elements, with hollow structures exposing the dynamic textures of the materials.汲取吉冈徳仁与藤本壮介的设计语言,作品以常见木棍为材料,构建出垂直线条的视觉语言。当地木工坊废弃的木棍经过精心裁切,焕发出材料本身的内在美。通过 3D 打印制作的数字榫卯与木质元素完美契合,镂空结构则将材料的动态肌理完整呈现。

The design aims to give rebirth to traditional Japanese culture by integrating technology, creating novel experiences for people to learn and play with.作品旨在以科技激活日本传统文化,为人们创造全新的学习与互动体验。