A FRAMEWORK FOR AN INTERACTIVE PUBLIC ART PLATFORM: REVITALIZING GRAPHIC HERITAGE OF LUOYANG CITY GATES

Hanli Liu; Chanoknart Mayusoh; Akapong Inkuer; Permsak Suwannatat

doi:10.29121/shodhkosh.v7.i1.2026.7857

Authors

Hanli Liu Doctoral Student of Philosophy Program in Visual Arts and Design, Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Thailand
Chanoknart Mayusoh Advisor in Visual Arts and Design, Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Thailand
Akapong Inkuer Visual Arts and Design, Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Thailand
Permsak Suwannatat Program in Creative Arts Department, Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v7.i1.2026.7857

Keywords:

Public Art, Graphic Heritage, Interactive Platform, Co-Creation, Cultural Heritage Communication, Urban Memory, Visual Narratives

Abstract [English]

This study proposes a three-stage framework "symbolic decoding - digital translation - public co-creation" to revitalize graphic heritage through an interactive public art platform. Using the graphic heritage of Luoyang's ancient city gate as a case study, the research was conducted through literature review, expert interviews, platform prototype development, and initial user validation. Results demonstrate that the TUMEN (Cultural Memory Gate Generator) platform effectively transforms historical architectural symbols into interactive cultural experiences. Data from 157 valid responses demonstrates the platform's positive impact on aesthetic perception, understanding of cultural symbolism, and interactive engagement. The study validates the theoretical and practical applicability of the framework and provides a replicable strategy for cultural communication in both digital and physical public spaces. This research establishes a new bridge between the preservation of cultural heritage authenticity and its creative reinterpretation, offering important implications for public art, cultural education, and the construction of urban memory.

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