Tainan Triumphs with Seven Award Wins at Muse Design Competition: "Fan-shaped Salt Field Tree of Life," "Tainan 400 - Rising from the Pages of Time," and "A Peaceful Lighting Blessing."
Posted Date:2024-03-18
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"Fan-shaped Salt Field Tree of Life" was opened to the public in August of last year, and in December of the same year, the Christmas trees "Tainan 400 - Rising from the Pages of Time" and "A Peaceful Lighting Blessing," which were respectively lit up at The Spring (Hele Plaza) and Xinying Cultural Center, were recognized with a total of 7 awards at the internationally acclaimed Muse Design Awards,
Mayor Huang Wei-Che pointed out that Tainan 400 has witnessed countless historical memories in this land and continues to create new history. During the 36-day Taiwan Lantern Festival in Tainan in 2024, the total number of visitors exceeded 15.2 million. He expressed delight upon hearing the news that three works from the Tourism Bureau received recognition at the Muse Design Awards. Mayor Huang specifically thanked Professor Huang Ya-ling's design team. Following last year's award-winning collaboration with the Tourism Bureau, the Tainan Christmas Trees once again received recognition at the Muse Design Awards, earning the Platinum Award, the highest honor in the travel and recreation category.
Director-General Lin Kuo-hua of the Tainan City Government Tourism Bureau stated that the Muse Design Awards, established by the International Awards Associates (IAA) in 2015, aims to recognize outstanding original design works globally and to achieve future design trends. It is one of the most influential international awards in the field of creative design. The "Fan-shaped Salt Field Tree of Life" landscape artwork created by artist Yang Shi-yi attracted over 170,000 visitors in just two months since its opening in August of last year, showcasing the beauty of Taiwan's one and only salt field natural landscape environment. Professor Huang Ya-ling of Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology led the team from Yunlin University of Science and Technology's Visual Communication Design Department to design two Christmas trees with the theme "Tainan 400" at the Spring (Hele Plaza) and Xinying Cultural Center Square, both of which won awards.
The "Tainan 400 - Rising from the Pages of Time" Christmas tree at the Spring won the Platinum Award in the Concept Design category - Travel and Recreation, as well as four Gold Awards in the Lighting, Communication, Exhibition and Event, and Public Space categories, winning a total of five awards. The "Tainan 400 - A Peaceful Lighting Blessing" Christmas tree at Xinying Cultural Center won the Gold Award in the Conceptual Design category - Exhibition and Event. The "Fan-shaped Salt Field Tree of Life" won the Gold Award in the Landscape Design category - Sculpture Design.
The Tourism Bureau has detailed the "Fan-Shaped Salt Field Tree of Life," an artwork inspired by artist Yang Shi-yi that merges ecological education with a water-friendly design, drawing from the textured environment and cultural backdrop of the fan-shaped salt fields. This piece celebrates the beauty and enduring spirit of the salt fields, exemplifying Tainan's rich cultural heritage and its commitment to innovative artistry. Additionally, the "Tainan 400 - Rising from the Pages of Time," crafted by the team from YunTech, is prominently featured beside the Tainan Canal. This installation enhances the "Tainan 400" series of activities with its magnificent Christmas tree and intricate lighting decorations. It successfully garnered the Muse Grand Prize amid intense competition from numerous outstanding international submissions. The Tourism Bureau has expressed its appreciation for the team's diligent efforts and the global recognition they have achieved. They pledge to uphold this honor and continue their endeavors to make Tainan a "better and happier" place.
Mayor Huang Wei-Che pointed out that Tainan 400 has witnessed countless historical memories in this land and continues to create new history. During the 36-day Taiwan Lantern Festival in Tainan in 2024, the total number of visitors exceeded 15.2 million. He expressed delight upon hearing the news that three works from the Tourism Bureau received recognition at the Muse Design Awards. Mayor Huang specifically thanked Professor Huang Ya-ling's design team. Following last year's award-winning collaboration with the Tourism Bureau, the Tainan Christmas Trees once again received recognition at the Muse Design Awards, earning the Platinum Award, the highest honor in the travel and recreation category.
Director-General Lin Kuo-hua of the Tainan City Government Tourism Bureau stated that the Muse Design Awards, established by the International Awards Associates (IAA) in 2015, aims to recognize outstanding original design works globally and to achieve future design trends. It is one of the most influential international awards in the field of creative design. The "Fan-shaped Salt Field Tree of Life" landscape artwork created by artist Yang Shi-yi attracted over 170,000 visitors in just two months since its opening in August of last year, showcasing the beauty of Taiwan's one and only salt field natural landscape environment. Professor Huang Ya-ling of Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology led the team from Yunlin University of Science and Technology's Visual Communication Design Department to design two Christmas trees with the theme "Tainan 400" at the Spring (Hele Plaza) and Xinying Cultural Center Square, both of which won awards.
The "Tainan 400 - Rising from the Pages of Time" Christmas tree at the Spring won the Platinum Award in the Concept Design category - Travel and Recreation, as well as four Gold Awards in the Lighting, Communication, Exhibition and Event, and Public Space categories, winning a total of five awards. The "Tainan 400 - A Peaceful Lighting Blessing" Christmas tree at Xinying Cultural Center won the Gold Award in the Conceptual Design category - Exhibition and Event. The "Fan-shaped Salt Field Tree of Life" won the Gold Award in the Landscape Design category - Sculpture Design.
The Tourism Bureau has detailed the "Fan-Shaped Salt Field Tree of Life," an artwork inspired by artist Yang Shi-yi that merges ecological education with a water-friendly design, drawing from the textured environment and cultural backdrop of the fan-shaped salt fields. This piece celebrates the beauty and enduring spirit of the salt fields, exemplifying Tainan's rich cultural heritage and its commitment to innovative artistry. Additionally, the "Tainan 400 - Rising from the Pages of Time," crafted by the team from YunTech, is prominently featured beside the Tainan Canal. This installation enhances the "Tainan 400" series of activities with its magnificent Christmas tree and intricate lighting decorations. It successfully garnered the Muse Grand Prize amid intense competition from numerous outstanding international submissions. The Tourism Bureau has expressed its appreciation for the team's diligent efforts and the global recognition they have achieved. They pledge to uphold this honor and continue their endeavors to make Tainan a "better and happier" place.
