Poetic dwelling in the airport
Beijing Daxing International Airport, with the world's largest single terminal building, is ranked as the top of the "New Seven Wonders of the World" by The Guardian, with tens of thousands of passengers passing by every day. In order to enhance the humanistic image and artistic beauty of the airport, Daxing Airport has completed the design and implementation of more than 20 large-scale public art works through international solicitation, targeted invitations, and other methods. These public art works follow the four "Art+" principles, which not only emphasize the contemporary interpretation of traditional Chinese culture, but also emphasize the integration and innovation of art and technology, making Daxing Airport a diverse place that reflects both traditional culture and humanistic spirit.
The artwork "Flowing Clouds and Water" introduced by Creative Youth in this issue is one of the public art installations. Designer Shao Xuguang uses the imagery of Chinese mountains and waters to outline a "landscape cloud" atmosphere in the space through pure white colors and undulating shapes. He uses sculptural techniques to create facilities with seating functions, allowing people to find suitable rest spaces according to their different needs. The undulating backrest of the seat utilizes the inward and outward features of curves to divide the space into semi private and open spaces. The simple colors and streamlined style undulate on the surface of the seat, resembling clouds and flowing water, blending seamlessly with the scenery outside the window.
As a fifth generation student of the Creative 100, Shao Xuguang brought a model of the work "Flowing Clouds and Waters" to the "Creative Boundless Creation" exhibition, allowing more audiences who have not been to Daxing Airport to experience the profound Eastern connotation and humanistic design of this work up close even if they are thousands of miles away. In his view, the airport is not just a transportation hub, but also a cultural and artistic museum. Flowing Clouds and Waters "is a perfect practice of the concept of" art+function ", which allows art to sit down and be used by people. In the midst of flowing clouds and waters, it makes the hurried journey also poetic.
About Creative Youth Speaks：
The Cultural Heritage and Creative Industry Research Institute of Jinan University has launched a video program called "Creative Youth Talks", which will officially open in 2025. Through the first perspective of designers and inheritors, this article explores the cultural context and creative thinking behind the work, and explores the transformation path of traditional craftsmanship in contemporary contexts. Welcome to the "folk art heritage" official account for subscription. More exciting content is being updated continuously.
