'Watch' by Prof. Kinor Jiang
ITC academics are often recognized for the high calibre of their work and their creative talent. Recently, Prof. Kinor Jiang, Professor of ITC, was awarded the “Leonardo da Vinci” International Award for Design (2nd prize in the Fashion & Jewellery Design Category) at the 12th Florence Biennale which took place from 18 to 27 October 2019.
The winning design is called “Watch” which is a dialogue between tangible and intangible elements, highlighted with black and white in abstract lattices of dots and shapes . The focus is on the abstract texture rather than concreteness when one approaches the design for a closer view. In doing so, the viewer will gain an awareness of lapses in time and changes in space.
The “Leonardo da Vinci” International Award for Design is conferred to the best exhibiting designers for their works on show in each category including: Architecture & Town Design, Industrial & Product Design, Interior Design, Fashion & Jewellery Design, Communication & Graphic Design, Technology & Game Design.
Florence Biennale is a major contemporary art exhibition in Florence, Italy, and regarded as an outstanding showcase of international contemporary art production. Since its establishment, the Florence Biennale has been a free, independent, and innovative ‘platform’ for contemporary art. Thousands of artists from over a hundred countries have exhibited their works at Florence Biennale, which have defined the main art forms and disciplines.
