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Wave Mural Public Artwork


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Wave Mural Public Artwork

Wave Mural Public Artwork is a monumental ceramic mosaic installation that transformed the exterior wall of the Mirror House in Hanoi's Reunion Park into a dynamic representation of oceanic waves, created through the meticulous arrangement of approximately 300,000 ceramic mosaic tiles. This innovative public art installation, designed by visual artist Nguyen Thu Thuy, represents a masterful fusion of traditional mosaic techniques with contemporary artistic vision, earning recognition with an Iron A' Design Award in the Fine Arts and Art Installation Design category. The artwork employs a sophisticated arrangement of rectangular ceramic tiles, each measuring 2x4 centimeters, carefully composed to create a seamless wave pattern that captures the essence and power of Vietnam's seascape, particularly inspired by the waves of Ha Long Sea and the Truong Sa Archipelago. The installation process involved a complex methodology where tiles were first arranged according to a 1:1 scale paper template in the studio, then transferred to the site in meter-square sections and carefully assembled on the building's facade. The mural's innovative technical execution allows for remarkable control over color gradients, ranging from light to dark blue and various shades of turquoise, achieving an oil painting-like quality in ceramic form. This public artwork not only revitalized a previously deteriorating structure but also created a significant cultural landmark that serves both aesthetic and social purposes, demonstrating how public art can transform urban spaces while celebrating natural heritage.

public art installation, ceramic mosaic design, urban landscape transformation, architectural renovation, maritime-inspired artwork, cultural heritage preservation

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