Client

Overview

Real-time temperature sensors are built-in, working in conjunction with the lighting of the lofty sphere. A multitude of colors flows and prompts the temperature in relationship to the amount of electricity consumed, conveying the care of the Xiandu Substation of Taiwan Power Company toward communities, the land, and its people.

1. Pistil：(L)620cm、(H)2190cm
2. Stamens：(L)60cm、(H)463cm；(L)60cm、(H)463cm；(L)90cm、(H)505cm；(L)90cm、(H)525cm；(L)90cm、(H)545cm；(L)90cm、(H)560cm

Goals

Saint Power adopts a bionic design in the shape of a rotating dandelion, serving as a new landmark of the Taiwan Power Company. The grass hills on the sides expand into a seed plaza that has just sprouted, hoping to connect with the imagination of nature for the public, creating a new space for a leisurely lifestyle.

Process

After a meticulous decade-long endeavor, the masterpiece was unveiled in 2020, coinciding with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan. Its distinctive form, evocative of the virus, sparked conversations during the crisis and graced the cover of Taiwan's 2021 Public Art Yearbook, becoming the year's emblematic and commemorative work.

Additional Information

Each evening, at the enchanting hours of 7, 8, and 9, the artwork illuminates in a vibrant spectrum, while its lighting subtly shifts with the temperature, serving as a gentle reminder of energy mindfulness and carbon consciousness. It has gracefully claimed its role as a nocturnal luminary in the serene expanse of the land.