Crown of the Sea General
Crown of the Sea General is a public art installation located in Kouhu Township, Yunlin County, Taiwan. The installation measures 10 meters long, 3 meters wide and 4 meters tall. A stainless steel frame and cement mortar form the shape, while glossy glazed tiles, fragmented ceramics, pebbles and mirror glass cover the surface. Benches inside the structure offer shade and rest, and white gravel around the base invites children to play. Patterns from indigenous, Han and Japanese cultures are combined. The crown encourages respect for marine resources.
Crown of the Sea General Installation Art by Yu-Liang Chen, NewLocal Art Studio was identified as an innovative example of communication design by the A' Design Award & Competition. Crown of the Sea General Installation Art received the Bronze A' Design Award in Fine Arts and Art Installation Design in 2020. The A' Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Award is an international, juried, academic and meritocratic design accolade which celebrates superior design of sculptures, paintings, installations, photographs, drawings, mixed media works, ceramics, art objects, craftworks and more.
