Shang Shui
Historic Reminder for Taichung Mass Rapid Transit Corporation
The Shang Shui integrates four design elements like tobacco, irrigated water channels, sustainable sources, and the light of hope. They symbolize the memories of Old Taichung-Jiushe, blending the hundred-year development history and land memories of Taichung into the art. Utilizing Augmented Reality, it creates an immersive vision, allowing passengers passing through the Jiushe to witness the history of Taichung's development, thus bringing the environment closer to people. The shimmering water ripples on the ground are given a life-like quality, infusing the site with abundant energy.
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Shang Shui Historic Reminder Translations
Proudly offering Shang Shui project translations in several languages: Historiese Herinnering AF, Kujtues Historik SQ, ታሪካዊ አስታዋሽ AM, تذكير تاريخي AR, Պատմական Հիշեցում HY, ঐতিহাসিক স্মাৰক AS, Tarixi Xatırlatma AZ, Oroigarri Historikoa EU, Гістарычнае нагадванне BE, ঐতিহাসিক স্মারক BN, Istorijski Podsjetnik BS, Историческо напомняне BG, သမိုင်းဝင် အမှတ်တရ MY, Recordatori Històric CA, Pahinumdom sa Kasaysayan CEB, Chikumbutso cha Mbiri NY, 歷史提示 ZY, 历史印记 ZH, Richiamu Storicu CO, Povijesni Podsjetnik HR, Historická připomínka CS, Historisk Påmindelse DA, Historische Herinnering NL, Historia Memorigilo EO, Ajalooline Meenutus ET, Historiallinen Muistutus FI, Rappel Historique FR, Cuimhneachan Eachdraidheil GD, Lembranza Histórica GL, ისტორიული შეხსენება KA, Historische Erinnerung DE, Ιστορική Υπενθύμιση EL, Mandu'a Histórico GN, ઐતિહાસિક સ્મૃતિચિહ્ન GU, Raple Istorik HT, Tunatarwar Tarihi HA, תזכורת היסטורית HE, ऐतिहासिक स्मारक HI, Kev Nco Txog Keeb Kwm HMN, Történelmi Emlékeztető HU, Söguleg Áminning IS, Ihe Ncheta Akụkọ Ihe Mere Eme IG, Pengingat Sejarah ID, Meabhrúchán Stairiúil GA, Memoria Storica IT, 歴史の証 JA, Pangeling-eling Sajarah JV, ಐತಿಹಾಸಿಕ ಸ್ಮರಣೆ KN, Тарихи Еске Салу KK, ការរំលឹកប្រវត្តិសាស្ត្រ KM, Ikwibutsa ry'Amateka RW, 역사적 상기 KO, بیرخەرەوەی مێژوویی KU, Тарыхый Эстелик KY, ຕົວເຕືອນປະຫວັດສາດ LO, Monitum Historicum LA, Vēsturisks atgādinājums LV, Istorinis priminimas LT, Historesch Erënnerung LB, Историски потсетник MK, Mpampatsiahy ny Tantara MG, Peringatan Bersejarah MS, ചരിത്ര ഓർമ്മപ്പെടുത്തൽ ML, Tfakkira Storika MT, Whakamaumahara Hītori MI, ऐतिहासिक स्मारक MR, Түүхийн Сануулга MN, ऐतिहासिक स्मारक NE, Historisk Påminnelse NO, Historisk Påminnelse NB, Rapèl Istoric OC, ଐତିହାସିକ ସ୍ମାରକ OR, تاریخي یادګار PS, یادآور تاریخی FA, Przypomnienie Historyczne PL, Lembrete Histórico PT, ਇਤਿਹਾਸਕ ਯਾਦਗਾਰ PA, Unay Pachapi Yuyarichiq QU, Reamintire Istorică RO, Историческое Напоминание RU, Fa'amanatu Tala Fa'asolopito SM, ऐतिहासिकस्मारकम् SA, Istorijski podsetnik SR, Chiyeuchidzo cheNhoroondo SN, تاريخي ياد ڏياريندڙ SD, ඓතිහාසික සිහිකැඳවීම SI, Historická pripomienka SK, Zgodovinski Opomnik SL, Xasuusiye Taariikhi SO, Sehopotso sa Nalane ST, Recordatorio Histórico ES, Pangeling-eling Sajarah SU, Kikumbusho cha Kihistoria SW, Historisk Påminnelse SV, Historikal na Paalala TL, Ёдовари Таърихӣ TG, வரலாற்று நினைவூட்டல் TA, Тарихи Искәрмә TT, చారిత్రక స్మారకం TE, การเตือนใจแห่งประวัติศาสตร์ TH, ལོ་རྒྱུས་ཀྱི་དྲན་གསོ། BO, ታሪኻዊ መዘከሪ TI, Tarihsel Hatırlatıcı TR, Taryhy Ýatlatma TK, Історичне нагадування UK, تاریخی یاددہانی UR, تارىخىي ئەسلەتمە UG, Tarixiy Eslatma UZ, Lời Nhắc Lịch Sử VI, Atgoffad Hanesyddol CY, Histoaryske Herinnering FY, Isikhumbuzo Sembali XH, היסטאָרישע דערמאָנונג YI, Olùránlétí Ìtàn YO, Isikhumbuzo Somlando ZU, Historic Reminder EN, tailored for your needs.
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Unique Properties
The interactive design delicately evokes viewers emotions, creating an additional mobile visual world within the artwork. AR enhances the interaction between passengers and the space, transforming the MRT station from just some place people pass by into a hub where passengers can experience the past and present of Jiushe, continuing their journey with newfound satisfaction and joy.
Tags
Public Space, Public Art, AR, Interaction, History, Memory
Production Technology
The main material used in the artwork is mirror-finish stainless steel sheets.
Design Challenge
The mirrored stainless steel design of the "circle" in this artwork is intended to symbolize the "wholeness" brought by water and light in terms of creative concept. However, lifting, securing, and aligning it posed a significant challenge. In the end, the decision was made to cut the circular steel structure into four equal parts and design connecting arms at the seams. This installation method simultaneously addressed concerns related to aesthetics, structure, installation, and future thermal expansion and contraction.
Project Duration
The artwork is complete and open in July 2022 and it is located in MRT Jiushe station, Beitun District, Taichung, Taiwan.
Operation Flow
Under the mirror stainless steel lighting plates around the center are three interactive AR installations. Viewers can interact with these AR devices and learn about the past beauty and glory of Jiushe through three scenarios. Passengers can capture different postures and appearances of the works, and save the images to recall the old stories of Jiushe.
Research
During the Yongzheng era, the irrigation system was developed to divert water from the Dajia River to the Taichung area, with the Leigong River in Jiushe serving as a crucial point for water diversion. During the Japanese rule period, the Japanese introduced tobacco leaves to Taiwan, and with the help of the advanced irrigation system, tobacco exports became one of the major sources of local income in Jiushe. In 1898, during the heyday of tobacco cultivation, the area where Jiushe Station is now located was called the "Jiushe Village " during the Japanese rule period. At that time, the area was predominantly paddy fields and tobacco fields. The preserved "tobacco barn" stands as an important historic landmark that bears witness to the flourishing development of the local tobacco industry.
Inspiration
Shang Shui, also known as Water of Life in English, depicts the history of an irrigation channel branching off from the Dajia River, used for watering tobacco leaves in Jiushe. The MRT line now brings convenience and endless vitality to Jiushe. Shang Shui, derived from the Taiwanese expression for “most beautiful,” represents the local essence of "water and light" as symbols of the area's lifeline, conveying the notions of "sustainability" and "prosperity".
Image Credits
Main image: Photographer Chun Li, Shang Shui, 2022 Option image #1: Photographer Chun Li, Shang Shui, 2022 Option image #2: Photographer Chun Li, Shang Shui, 2022 Option image #3: Photographer Chun Li, Shang Shui, 2022 Option image #4: Photographer Chun Li, Shang Shui, 2022 Video credits: Chun Li, Yu Fan He, 2022
Project Overview
Shang Shui Historic Reminder has been a Bronze winner in the Installation Design award category in the year 2023 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
Yueh Mei Cheng was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2024, a testament to excellence of their work Shang Shui Historic Reminder.
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Shang Shui: A Historic Reminder of Jiushe's Water of Life
Discover the immersive and interactive art installation at MRT Jiushe station, Beitun District, Taichung, Taiwan, designed by Yueh Mei Cheng
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