Golden A' Design Award Winner 2020
Kuliesiute's circular blue form positioned within forest canopy activates archetypal symbolism of the mandala, the sacred circle appearing across cultures as representation of wholeness, cosmic order, and the self integrated with universe. The object's spiral surface patterning references the golden angle and Fibonacci sequences observable throughout botanical growth, encoding mathematical harmonies that various traditions have interpreted as evidence of underlying cosmic intelligence or sacred geometry. Blue carries multivalent significance: in numerous traditions representing sky, water, transcendence, depth, truth, and the infinite; its presence within green forest establishes dialogue between vertical spiritual aspiration and horizontal earthly abundance. The aerial perspective positions the viewer as witness from above, a contemplative distance suggesting meditation, overview consciousness, or the perspective attributed to benevolent observing presence in various wisdom traditions. Forest symbolism encompasses life force, abundance, the unconscious, shelter, transformation, and the wild aspect of nature that exists beyond human control yet supports all life. The intervention of designed object within this organic field may evoke humanity's role as conscious participant within larger ecological and cosmic systems, neither separate from nor identical with natural processes but uniquely capable of creating pattern, meaning, and intentional form. The concentric radiating structure of the surface pattern suggests emanation, the movement from unified center toward differentiated periphery found in cosmological models across traditions, while simultaneously evoking reception, as if the object gathered and concentrated the surrounding vital energies. The precise boundary between blue circle and green canopy articulates a threshold, that liminal space where different orders of being meet, touch, and potentially communicate, inviting contemplation of how human creativity might honor, echo, and participate in the generative patterns underlying natural abundance.
Design is created from the urge of wanting more natural interaction in the surrounded environment. 'Alive' is inspired by water - the foundation and source of all life. Once Marcele Kuliesiute crossed the biophilic design definition, she tried to apply the aspects of it to the design. It says that rhythm or movement, perceived in nature, creates a strong impression and a positive impact on the people. The designer created 'Alive' for public interiors, offices, and other public spaces, to provide the vitality of the environment and to remind of and nurture Mother Nature.