Dog Waste Container Prototype (2023)
Plywood, 20" X 30", This prototype was designed specifically for Canadian parks, blending functionality with a sense of local character and playfulness. Its form can be adapted to reflect the atmosphere of each town or the breed of dogs commonly seen in the area, making it a flexible and site-responsive design. The piece reimagines an ordinary public object as something engaging and visually delightful—encouraging people to care for shared spaces with a smile.
Although this piece was created as a prototype, it is currently functioning in everyday use outside my home. Remarkably, members of our local community in Nelson BC have been voluntarily refilling the plastic bags. It’s deeply moving to see a small, functional design quietly supported and sustained through collective care—something I’m truly grateful for.
The Big Bear
This rendering is a height-measuring sculptural installation designed for a children’s playground. Shaped like a bear, the structure goes beyond being a simple play object and invites children to visually and physically experience their own growth. By standing next to the bear and measuring their height, children naturally compare their bodies with the marked scale. Rather than emphasizing competition or evaluation, the act encourages a gentle moment of self-discovery—recognizing whether they have grown since the last visit. Parents and caregivers often participate in this process, creating opportunities for intergenerational interaction within the play space. Constructed from wood and softened by rounded forms, the sculpture harmonizes with the surrounding playground environment. Its warm material and friendly appearance make it approachable, while the bear’s calm expression is intended to feel like a quiet companion observing a child’s growth over time. Blurring the boundary between sculpture and function, this work transforms the everyday act of measuring height into a playful and memorable experience. As children return to the playground over the years, the bear becomes more than a measuring device—it serves as a marker of time, growth, and personal memory.
Sculpture
Project Description Public Art Proposal Rendering – Newton Roundabout, Surrey This rendering visualizes a site-responsive public sculpture proposed for the Newton Roundabout at 132 Street and 60 Avenue in Surrey, a highly residential area surrounded by parks, schools, and long-standing family neighbourhoods. The artwork is conceived as a calm yet distinctive landmark, experienced primarily by passing drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians viewing from the surrounding sidewalks.
The sculptural form is composed of large, interlocking, feather-like wooden elements arranged in a circular, self-supporting composition. The overlapping geometry creates a sense of movement and balance, suggesting growth, protection, and interdependence—qualities that reflect both the natural heritage of the area and the lived experience of the local community. Concept & Inspiration The form draws inspiration from nature as a shared cultural language, using organic shapes rather than literal representation.
The layered, rising elements echo leaves, wings, or seeds in mid-motion, symbolizing renewal and continuity. This approach responds to community feedback expressed in the call, which emphasized interest in nature-related artworks that spark joy and create a calming atmosphere. While abstract, the sculpture is intentionally approachable and warm.
Its visual softness contrasts with the surrounding urban infrastructure, offering a moment of pause within the traffic flow of the roundabout. Materiality & Visual Experience The rendering explores a wood-based material palette with varied tones and grain directions, enhancing depth and legibility from multiple viewpoints. As light changes throughout the day, shadows and highlights shift across the carved surfaces, allowing the work to feel subtly different with each pass.
Because the artwork is viewed at a distance and from moving vehicles, the composition prioritizes strong silhouette, legibility from all angles, and a clear vertical presence within the landscaped roundabout.
The height and massing are designed to remain visually prominent above seasonal plant growth while maintaining a balanced relationship with the surrounding neighbourhood scale. Site Responsiveness The sculpture is designed specifically for a central roundabout context with no pedestrian access, acknowledging both safety constraints and long-term durability requirements outlined in the call. Its circular arrangement reinforces the geometry of the site itself, anchoring the intersection as a recognizable place rather than a purely transitional space.
Jenga (2025)
Cliff and 슬기 created this Jenga as a metaphor for immigrant identity. Every block holds a fragment of who we are. Some days the tower stands firm; other days it falls apart. Yet each collapse gives us a chance to rebuild—stronger, steadier, and more intentional.
BasketBall Shelf Prototype(2023)
Plywood with CNC in STAC(Selkirk Tech Access Center), 4' by 4', A functional basketball-shaped signage installed at Lakeside Park, Nelson BC. The curved lines double as shelves, allowing players to store balls, bags, and bottles—turning signage into a community tool rather than a static object.
No Smoking Sign (2023)
Plywood, 40inch x 15inch,Interactive “No Smoking” sign with a movable toggle that always returns to green, symbolizing a permanent no-smoking rule in the Selkirk College dormitory.
