translucent illuminating dome bears bronze lattice of flower motifs in shanghai

"Osmanthus Moon is a temporary public art installation by HCCH Studio, created to mark the traditional Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival. The project references the osmanthus flower, an emblematic associated with the season, and establishes a dialogue with the action paintings of a folk Zao Hua (stove flower) artist, a practice recognized as an element of intangible cultural heritage. Located on the semicircular lawn of Century Park in , the takes the form of a translucent dome reminiscent of a full moon."

"Its structural framework integrates stylized osmanthus motifs into a bronze lattice resembling intertwined vines. A lightweight, elastic is stretched across the framework, forming a continuous, illuminated surface. The resulting form explores the intersection of traditional patterning and contemporary construction methods. The design references the ornamental language of the Vienna Secession while drawing on the geometric clarity of Buckminster Fuller's domes."

Osmanthus Moon is a temporary public art installation placed on the semicircular lawn of Century Park. The work takes the form of a translucent dome reminiscent of a full moon, with a bronze lattice integrating stylized osmanthus motifs that resemble intertwined vines. A lightweight elastic fabric is stretched across the framework to form a continuous illuminated surface that filters daylight and glows internally at night. Ground paintings by a Zao Hua artist mirror the bronze patterning, creating spatial dialogue between movement and structure. The design references Vienna Secession ornament and Buckminster Fuller's domes and was presented for twelve days by the Power Station of Art, Shanghai.

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