Icy Fire
Immersive Digital Art Installation for Unversity of Macau Centre for Arts and Design
In this immersive installation, the color palette transitions from cool to warm tones as the video progresses, representing the tragic impacts of global warming. However, the re-freezing of the text at the conclusion of the video provides a glimmer of hope, signifying the potential influence of humanity's collective efforts. This creative fusion of traditional ink painting with the concept of environmental consciousness elevates classical ink art into the realm of contemporary art, highlighting the enduring vitality of Chinese ink in the digital era.
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Unique Properties
The color palette shifts from cool to warm tones, symbolizing the distressing effects of global warming, yet the re-freezing of the text at the end of the video offers a glimmer of hope, signifying the potential impact of our collective efforts. The unique fusion of traditional ink painting with the concept of environmental consciousness propels classical ink art into the domain of contemporary art, showcasing the vitality of Chinese ink in the digital era.
Tags
Digital Video Art, Immersive Installation, Contemporary Ink, Interactive Installation
Production Technology
This work began by hand-painted ink paintings on rice-paper. Next, converted these physical artworks into digital images using a high-resolution scanner. Finally, TouchDesigner is used to create dynamic movements, blending traditional techniques with digital elements to achieve an immersive installation beyond classical painting.
Design Challenge
Transformation of classical and contemporary ink painting techniques into postmodern digital video art and immersive installation.
Project Duration
This project started in Macao in 2023 and finished in 2024. The work was exhibited in Macao Museum of Art, Guangdong Museum of Art, Shenzhen Art Museum, and Glow Shenzhen 2024.
Operation Flow
Digital ink generative video art and immersive installation.
Research
The color palette shifts from cool to warm tones, symbolizing the alarming effects of global warming, yet the re-freezing of the text at the end of the video offers a glimmer of hope, signifying the potential impact of our collective efforts.
Inspiration
Scientists’ statistics and predictions indicate that global warming could lead to catastrophic consequences for humanity. This international environmental crisis necessitates collective action from individuals and countries worldwide. The immersive digital ink generated video art installation, through the distinctive texture of Chinese ink painting and the language of geometric and gestural abstraction, depicts the transformation of a glacier from ice to fire.
Image Credits
Image #1: Lampo Leong, 2024 Image #2: Lampo Leong, 2024 Image #3: Lampo Leong, 2024 Image #4: Lampo Leong, 2024 Image #5: Lampo Leong, 2024
Project Overview
Icy Fire Immersive Digital Art Installation has been a Bronze winner in the Fine Arts and Art Installation Design award category in the year 2024 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Bronze Recognition
Lampo Leong was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2025, a testament to excellence of their work Icy Fire Immersive Digital Art Installation.
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Lampo Leong's "Icy Fire" Wins Bronze at A' Design Award for Immersive Digital Art Installation Highlighting Climate Change
Acclaimed artist Lampo Leong's immersive digital art installation "Icy Fire" has been honored with the Bronze A' Design Award in 2025, recognizing its innovative fusion of traditional Chinese ink painting and digital technology to address the urgent issue of global warming. Exhibited across major museums in Macao, Guangdong, and Shenzhen, "Icy Fire" invites audiences to reflect on environmental crises through a transformative visual experience.
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