Transformation of Children’s Paintings into Public Art to Improve Public Spaces and Enhance People’s Happiness

Abstract

Characteristics of children’s paintings have been suggested considered for application in public art since they are known to positively evoke a sense of well-being when people see them. This study aims to understand the impact of artistic features from children’s drawings on people’s well-being; then analyzing the adaptive design principles of 3D public art featuring children’s paintings on people’s happiness; and finally, exploring the influence of 3D public art featuring children’s paintings on improving public spaces and enhancing people’s well-being. The results lead to proposing a conceptual framework for public artworks in public spaces for improving people’s happiness. The proposed conceptual framework recommends that, by applying the visual and thinking features of children’s paintings to public art, artists can design high-quality artworks suitable for a city, which could improve people’s happiness in public spaces. This study recommends further research into how public art can promote public spaces and shape the urban culture. It contributes to enhancing the quality of public art and public spaces, and inspiring a sense of well-being among citizens through the use of appropriate public art. The results are significant because they will help artists to create more high-quality public artworks for urban public spaces in order to evoke people’s happiness.

Examining the Effect of Painting Art on Student Well-Being and the Design Principles of Public Art on Campus

“…Speci cally, whimsical campus art can create a relaxed and liberated space for students, relieving their stress from daily life and work. Campus art in public spaces can also enhance students' perception of beauty, evoke a sense of happiness, and provide important aesthetic education (Luo et al, 2022).…”

“…Modern art giants such as Salvador Dali (1904Dali ( -1989 and Henri Matisse (1869-1954) have recognized the impact and modern art inspiration on students, breaking through the iconic phases of primitivism, abstractionism, and expressionism. However, almost all modernist art works have been criticized as dull and empty, lacking appeal to the public (Luo et al, 2022). Therefore, we are motivated to transform students' painting into a method for campus art, so that campus art becomes more approachable, and by enhancing student interaction and participation with campus art, provides greater happiness.…”

Realization of Urban Perception Art: Painting Expressions of Internet of Things Technologies in Urban Environments

“…While smart connected technologies offer a wide scope for innovation and development of urban perceptual arts, they also face a number of challenges and problems. Data privacy and security are among the most prominent issues (Luo et al, 2022). A large amount of data in urban environments may involve personal privacy and commercial secrets, so when utilizing such data for art creation, relevant laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines need to be strictly observed to guarantee the safe and legal use of data (Deng, 2021).…”